Orlando City rallies from 3-0 down to beat Inter Miami 4-3

Lionel Messi scored once and assisted twice in his 100th appearance for Inter Miami, but the defending MLS Cup champions squandered a 3-0 halftime lead in a stunning 4-3 loss to Orlando City on Saturday at Nu Stadium in Miami.

Ian Fray opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the fourth minute, followed by Telasco Segovia's goal in the 25th and Messi's curled left-footed strike from outside the penalty area in the 33rd. The hosts appeared headed for their first win at the new venue after three prior draws. Orlando City, however, mounted a historic comeback, becoming only the third team in MLS history to overcome a three-goal deficit and win.

Argentine forward Martin Ojeda sparked the rally with a long-range shot in the 39th minute, pulling one back before halftime. He added another from distance in the 68th and converted a penalty in the 79th for his hat trick. Tyrese Spicer sealed the victory in the third minute of stoppage time, latching onto a long ball and finishing past goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.

The defeat extended Inter Miami's winless streak at Nu Stadium to 0-1-3 and snapped their 11-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Orlando City, which entered near the bottom of...