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Preston Plambeck, Luis Suárez help Inter Miami beat Fire 3-2 without Lionel Messi

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Matthew Garcia, WSVN 7 News · July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

MIAMI (AP) — Preston Plambeck scored his first career goal in MLS in the 87th minute, Luis Suárez scored two goals, and Inter Miami beat Chicago 3-2 on Wednesday night to spoil Robert Lewandowski’s debut for the Fire. Miami (10-2-4) has won five straight. Suárez scored three goals, his first hat tri

Why this matters in The Miami

The win for Inter Miami is a welcome boost for the city's sports fans, and the team's five-game winning streak is a testament to their strength and resilience. As the team continues to perform well, it's likely to draw more fans to their games, which could have a positive impact on local businesses in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood. The fact that Luis Suárez was able to score two goals without the help of Lionel Messi, who was absent due to his World Cup final defeat, shows that the team has depth and can rely on other players to step up. This bodes well for the team's future performances, and fans will be eager to see how they continue to do in the coming games. With the city's vibrant Latin American and Caribbean communities likely to be closely following the team's progress, Inter Miami's success could help to bring people together and foster a sense of community pride.

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Category: safety · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: WSVN 7 News · Reading time: 2 min

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Preston Plambeck, Luis Suárez help Inter Miami beat Fire 3-2 without Lionel Messi

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