Miami forced the giveaway. Messi's on side. Messi cutting it. Berterame trying to leave it for Messi. He has it. Messi. Another save from Brady. Oh, what a block. Just right before the shot is taken.

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami played to a draw against the Chicago Fire, failing to capitalize on Nashville SC's loss in the 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield race. In a crucial 2026 MLS Supporters’ Shield battle,

The Chicago Fire jumped in front in the 10th minute on a goal by Robert Lewandowski — his sixth in his first nine MLS matches.

Global legends clash Wednesday night when Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire FC welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in a marquee match between Eastern Conference elite.

Read the analysis and prediction from OneFootball’s experts for Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami this 10/09 and get all the match details.

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi rallied from a goal down at Soldier Field in Chicago for a 1-1 draw against Robert Lewandowski and the Fire in front of 63,094 fans, besting the club's home attendance record set last season in the same matchup.

The Chicago Fire host Inter Miami Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast on AppleTV, which you can stream for free.

Inter Miami slightly closed the gap on the Supporters’ Shield, but now have just one win in seven games.

The star names came to the fore as Inter Miami drew 1-1 with the Chicago Fire, with Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski in the thick of it.

Inter Miami will face two of the top three teams in the MLS Eastern Conference standings this week when it plays Chicago and Nashville.