Inter Miami’s unbeaten run in the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season came to an end as they fell 4-3 to FC Dallas at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Playing without key stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, Miami squandered a two-goal advantage in the second half, suffering their first league loss of the season.

Head coach Javier Mascherano made the strategic decision to rest several of his biggest names, prioritizing an upcoming crucial Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal second leg against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Without their superstar core, Inter Miami struggled to maintain their dominance. Despite building a 3-1 lead, they conceded three unanswered goals after halftime as Dallas mounted a dramatic comeback.

The defeat drops Miami’s MLS regular-season record to 5 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws, leaving them with 18 points. It also highlighted the team's reliance on its seasoned veterans, as the rotated squad could not sustain the same level of control and finishing power.

Mascherano's focus now shifts toward the Champions Cup, where Inter Miami face a challenging task: overturning a 2-0 deficit to Vancouver. They must score at least three goals without conceding to advance to the final, a mission that will test the squad’s depth, resilience, and mentality.

While the setback against Dallas ends Miami’s perfect league run, it also offers valuable lessons ahead of a critical stretch in both domestic and international competition. The coming weeks will reveal whether Inter Miami can bounce back and maintain their ambitious pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts.