Luis Suárez reaches 100 appearances and 50 goals for Miami
Luis Suárez scored a brace against Chicago Fire, reaching 100 appearances and 50 goals for Inter Miami, and was named MLS Player of the Matchday.
A brace that marks history
Luis Suárez scored a brace on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Inter Miami CF’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire, a match in which Lionel Messi was unavailable. With this performance, the Uruguayan striker achieved two historic milestones with the Florida club: 100 appearances and 50 goals in the pink and black jersey.
Second-most Player of the Matchday awards
After the match, Suárez was named Player of the Matchday, earning him his 10th such award and surpassing Leonardo Campana, who has three. Suárez now stands as the second player in Inter Miami history with the most Player of the Matchday honors, behind only Lionel Messi, who has 14.
A season of solid numbers
In the 2026 season, Suárez has recorded eight goals and five assists in 12 regular-season appearances, adding to his participation in the recent World Cup held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At 39 years old, the striker remains a key figure in Inter Miami’s attack, even in matches where Messi is absent.
The duel of the historic “9s”
The match against Chicago Fire also featured a compelling matchup between two prolific goal scorers: Luis Suárez, one of the greatest scorers in South American football history, and Robert Lewandowski, the Chicago Fire’s main striker and one of the most prolific forwards in Europe over the past two decades.
What’s next
With this result, Inter Miami gained important points in the MLS standings while awaiting Messi’s return to the starting lineup. Suárez’s performance confirms that, even without his Argentine teammate on the pitch, the Florida team’s attack retains its firepower.
Sources: MLS Multiplex.