Four different scorers. Messi everywhere. And Toronto never really had a chance.
Rodrigo De Paul set the tone, Sergio Reguilón made history, Luis Suárez delivered the dagger — and Lionel Messi? He was everywhere. Inter Miami’s depth shone in a commanding 4-2 road win at BMO Field.
A Statement Win on the Road
In front of a record crowd of 44,828 fans, Inter Miami silenced Toronto FC with a clinical performance. After last week’s disappointing collapse against Orlando City, the reigning MLS Cup champions responded in style, showing why they remain the team to beat.
Four different scorers found the back of the net, and Lionel Messi was the architect of three of the goals — while also scoring one of his own to cap a historic night.
The Goals
- 44th minute: Rodrigo De Paul broke the deadlock with a deflected free-kick rebound, his third of the season. Miami 1-0.
- 56th minute: Luis Suárez, after missing earlier, finished a Messi pass to double the lead. Miami 2-0.
- 73rd minute: Sergio Reguilón, just five minutes after coming on, scored his first MLS goal off a Messi assist. Miami 3-0.
- 75th minute: Messi added his own goal — his 100th MLS goal contribution in just 64 games. Miami 4-0.
Toronto clawed two late goals back via Emilio Aristizábal, who notched his first brace in a TFC jersey, but the damage had already been done.
Key Performers
- Lionel Messi (MIA): 1 goal, 2 assists, and a new MLS record for fastest to 100 goal contributions.
- Rodrigo De Paul (MIA): 1 goal, 1 assist, a midfield masterclass.
- Luis Suárez (MIA): Clinical finish for his 32nd MLS goal.
- Sergio Reguilón (MIA): Returned from injury to score his first MLS goal.
- Emilio Aristizábal (TOR): Scored twice in a losing effort.
The Bigger Picture
The victory pushes Inter Miami to second in the Eastern Conference with 22 points, just one behind Nashville SC. It also extends their road winning streak to six games, even as their struggles at home continue (0-1-3 at Nu Stadium).
Interim coach Guillermo Hoyos praised his team but voiced concerns about the BMO Field surface, calling for improvements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Next up: Inter Miami returns home, aiming to end their winless streak at Nu Stadium before the league pauses for the World Cup break.
Sources
Lancaster Online: “Messi shines as Inter Miami beats Toronto, 4-2, on road in front of record crowd” (May 9, 2026)
Toronto FC Official: “MATCH RECAP | Toronto FC 2 – 4 Inter Miami CF” (May 9, 2026)
Rodrigo De Paul set the tone, Sergio Reguilón made history, Luis Suárez delivered the dagger — and Lionel Messi? He was everywhere. Inter Miami’s depth shone in a commanding 4-2 road win at BMO Field.
A Statement Win on the Road
In front of a record crowd of 44,828 fans, Inter Miami silenced Toronto FC with a clinical performance. After last week’s disappointing collapse against Orlando City, the reigning MLS Cup champions responded in style, showing why they remain the team to beat.
Four different scorers found the back of the net, and Lionel Messi was the architect of three of the goals — while also scoring one of his own to cap a historic night.
The Goals
- 44th minute: Rodrigo De Paul broke the deadlock with a deflected free-kick rebound, his third of the season. Miami 1-0.
- 56th minute: Luis Suárez, after missing earlier, finished a Messi pass to double the lead. Miami 2-0.
- 73rd minute: Sergio Reguilón, just five minutes after coming on, scored his first MLS goal off a Messi assist. Miami 3-0.
- 75th minute: Messi added his own goal — his 100th MLS goal contribution in just 64 games. Miami 4-0.
Toronto clawed two late goals back via Emilio Aristizábal, who notched his first brace in a TFC jersey, but the damage had already been done.
Key Performers
- Lionel Messi (MIA): 1 goal, 2 assists, and a new MLS record for fastest to 100 goal contributions.
- Rodrigo De Paul (MIA): 1 goal, 1 assist, a midfield masterclass.
- Luis Suárez (MIA): Clinical finish for his 32nd MLS goal.
- Sergio Reguilón (MIA): Returned from injury to score his first MLS goal.
- Emilio Aristizábal (TOR): Scored twice in a losing effort.
The Bigger Picture
The victory pushes Inter Miami to second in the Eastern Conference with 22 points, just one behind Nashville SC. It also extends their road winning streak to six games, even as their struggles at home continue (0-1-3 at Nu Stadium).
Interim coach Guillermo Hoyos praised his team but voiced concerns about the BMO Field surface, calling for improvements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Next up: Inter Miami returns home, aiming to end their winless streak at Nu Stadium before the league pauses for the World Cup break.
Sources
Lancaster Online: “Messi shines as Inter Miami beats Toronto, 4-2, on road in front of record crowd” (May 9, 2026)
Toronto FC Official: “MATCH RECAP | Toronto FC 2 – 4 Inter Miami CF” (May 9, 2026)
