Messi propels Miami to extraordinary Florida Derby comeback in MLS action | OneFootball

We're back with more Major League Soccer action this Sunday, and we have coverage of all four games scheduled. Follow along with us.

GOAL FOR MIAMI!

Vintage Messi as the Argentine sneaks a well-placed free-kick into the bottom-left corner.

RED CARD FOR ORLANDO!

Colin Guske has been sent off following a second yellow card.

GOAL FOR MIAMI!

Having been 2-0 at half-time, Telasco Segovia has given Miami a 3-2 lead minutes before stoppage-time.

With just 10 minutes remaining, it's still all to play for in what has been a Florida Derby for the ages...

St. Clair denies Ojeda from close-range to keep things level.

OFF THE POST!

David Brekalo's header comes off against the post of Miami's goal.

GOAL FOR MIAMI!

Messi magic 🪄

Lionel Messi pulls Miami level with a stunning goal from just outside the box!

It is the Argentine's first goal of the 2026 MLS season.

GOAL FOR MIAMI!

Half-time substitute Mateo Silvetti gets one back for Miami with a curling, long-range strike.

HALF-TIME

Messi and Miami will certainly be frustrated as they head into the break 2-0 down to rivals Orlando.

You have to wonder what changes Javier Mascherano is going to make at half-time.

Messi is denied by Crépeau at point-blank as Miami look to get themselves back in the match.

Just a reminder, Inter Miami have never won away in Orlando.

After 25 minutes played, it seems like history is beginning to repeat itself for the reigning MLS Cup champions. 😬

GOAL FOR ORLANDO!

The hosts double their lead through a wonderful, outside-of-the-foot finish from Martín Ojeda.

GOAL FOR ORLANDO!

Orlando opens the scoring as Marco Pašalić takes a touch and fires through the gloves of Dayne St. Clair and into the bottom-right corner.

After 15 minutes played, it's safe to say Miami have started on the front foot. Orlando can't seem to escape the consistent wave of pink shirts.

Can you imagine??

Lionel Messi forces a low, diving save from Maxime Crépeau with an inventive, back-heel volley which was ultimately ruled offside.

KICK-OFF

We're underway in Orlando!

Scenes in Orlando ahead of tonight's intrastate derby!

Next, we turn to the big one as Messi and company look to grab their first win of the season in Orlando.

Kick-off coming right up...

FULL-TIME

After what looked like a classic tale of two halves, New York City FC secure all three points against the Philadelphia Union.

GOAL FOR NYCFC!!!!!

With just seconds of stoppage-time remaining, Tayvon Gray wins it for NYCFC! Heartbreak for Philadelphia!

RED CARD FOR PHILADELPHIA!

Olwethu Makhanya is sent off following a second yellow card.

Just 10 minutes of stoppage-time remaining, can either side find a winner?

GOAL FOR PHILADELPHIA UNION!

Indiana Vassilev sends Freese the wrong way to level things up late.

PENALTY FOR PHILADELPHIA UNION

Stas Korzeniowski is pulled down in the box and the referee points to the spot.

Another stunning save from Freese, how have the Union not pulled level??

Seconds later, NYCFC launch a dangerous counter-attack forcing an excellent 1v1 save from Blake.

Big save at the near-post from Matt Freese as Philadelphia continue their attacking onslaught.

In other news, Inter Miami and Orlando City have named their starting lineups for tonight's Florida Derby.

NO PENALTY

Although there was contact in the box, the referee did not deem it to be enough to award a penalty to Philadelphia.

VAR REVIEW

The referee is checking the monitor following contact in the NYCFC box...

The Union look much-improved in the first 25 minutes of this second-half, but NYCFC still hold a one goal advantage.

HALF-TIME

Following a dominant opening 45 minutes from NYCFC, they lead the Philadelphia Union 1-0 at the break.

Blake makes another excellent reaction save as NYCFC continue to pile pressure on the hosts.

GOAL FOR NYCFC!

After creating several dangerous chances, NYCFC finally take the lead as Hannes Wolf pounces on the rebound following a save from Andre Blake.

OFF THE POST!

Agustín Ojeda is denied by the woodwork following a crafty attacking move from NYCFC.

KICK-OFF

The first whistle blows for match number two. Here we go.

Now our attention turns to Philly, where the Union host NYCFC.

Don't forget it's Orlando facing Miami later and San Diego close Sunday evening with a game against St. Louis.

FULL-TIME

That's one and done in Austin. A late breakthrough is enough to down D.C. United and the home side remain unbeaten so far this season.

Picture perfect in Florida ahead of tonight's clash between Orlando and Inter Miami.

Scenes in green!

Here's a look at the big moment for the debutant.

GOAL!

It's arrived incredibly late, but Austin won't care. Substitute Christian Ramirez with the breakthrough as he heads into the net in front of the home faithful.

Drum roll, please... we have a goal!

Again, we have some decisive efforts from Johnson, as the match remains 0-0 in Austin. The Man of the Match, surely?

Here's a stat crunch ahead of NYCFC's match with the Union. Perhaps that fixture will bring more drama?

HALF-TIME

Not much to report between Austin and D.C. United after the opening 45 minutes. Only three shots on target combined. Crickets.

We're still level in Texas, nearing the whistle for half-time. Who might break the deadlock?

Hear how the stars are finding their peak relaxation point ahead of tonight's big clash between Miami and Orlando.

But we did have this moment from goalkeeper Sean Johnson. Some reflexes!

We're about 20 minutes in and still no shot from either side.

KICK OFF

We're underway in Texas. Who will have the opening goal?

Alriiiiight, alright, alright.

Another German made his mark, too. San Jose Earthquakes officially welcomed Timo Werner to town and he made an instant impact.

For those who missed Saturday's action, Thomas Müller was on one for the Whitecaps during the derby against Toronto.

In the meantime, here is who else will play tonight.

Austin welcome D.C. United to town, Philadelphia face New York City FC and the late show sees San Diego play St. Louis City.

The big match of the day sees Lionel Messi and Inter Miami buckle up for the Florida derby.

We're back with more Major League Soccer action this Sunday, and we have coverage of all four games scheduled. Follow along with us.