"The hosts opened the scoring after 12 minutes through Alba. Yannick Bright and Messi dispossessed Cristian Roldan in the attacking half and the Argentinian forward drove to the edge of the box before putting the ball on a plate for Alba to finish. Messi then struck the woodwork on the half-hour mark before doubling the lead four minutes before the break."
"Although Miami scored three goals from their eight shots on target, Frei's five saves helped the visitors keep the scoreline respectable. The Herons accumulated 2.53 expected goals (xG) to the Sounders' 1.22 from 14 attempts in the match. Messi also continued his incredible form at Chase Stadium. He has now directly contributed to 13 goals (eight goals, five assists) in his last five MLS home appeara"
Inter Miami won 3-1 over the Seattle Sounders at Chase Stadium, avenging a recent Leagues Cup final defeat. Jordi Alba opened after 12 minutes following a Messi-Bright turnover and finish. Lionel Messi scored before halftime after another Bright recovery and Alba cross. Ian Fray headed home from Rodrigo De Paul's corner early in the second half. Seattle reduced the deficit through Obed Vargas from Jordan Morris' cutback in the 69th minute. Stefan Frei made five saves. Miami had 2.53 xG from 14 attempts versus Seattle's 1.22, and Messi has directly contributed to 13 recent home goals.
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