Inter Miami began their MLS Cup title defense with a 3-0 loss to Los Angeles FC, highlighted by goals from David Martínez, Denis Bouanga, and Nathan Ordaz. The match, attended by 75,673 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, showcased Lionel Messi, who played despite a hamstring strain. LAFC’s head coach Marc Dos Santos celebrated his MLS debut with the victory, maintaining an unbeaten record in season openers. Inter Miami’s next match is against Orlando on March 1, while LAFC hosts Real España in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Tuesday.
