The Inter Miami team played Orlando to a scoreless tie on Wednesday night, with Drake Callender recording his second clean sheet of the year with three saves.
Miami (8-2-4) ended their five-game winning streak. Miami has never beaten the Lions in MLS play in Orlando. Miami wanted to win six straight regular-season games in a single season and become the third team to do so since 2019.
This season, Orlando (3-5-4) is just 1-3-3 at home.
Lionel Messi’s left leg injury prevented him from playing for Miami. Despite a near-accident in the first half on Saturday, Messi played the entire match. After defender George Campbell fouled him late in the first half, he departed the game briefly due to a left knee injury.
In the first three minutes, Pedro Gallese made a fantastic save to deny Luis Suarez, who previously this season scored a brace against Orlando.
In the 32nd minute, Callender made a diving stop on Martin Ojeda’s attempt to preserve the scoreless draw.
On May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, goalie Pedro Gallese of Orlando City, left, collides with Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez, 9, as he attempts to make a save during the second half of an MLS soccer match.
Orlando City defender Rafael Santos heads the ball as Inter Miami forward Matias Rojas (7) watches during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando City midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (14) defends against Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando City forward Luis Muriel (9) controls the ball against Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando City forward Luis Muriel, right, controls the ball in front of Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando City midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (14) passes the ball past Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, left, reacts after getting called for a penalty while competing against Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando City midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro, front, reacts the team’s scoreless tie against Inter Miami in an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
Sergio Busquets of Inter Miami (top) and Nicolas Lodeiro of Orlando City compete for a head ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
Trainers examine Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese following his contact with Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez while making a save during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.