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Inter Miami 4–1 Houston Dynamo: Player Ratings as Herons Dominate Without Lionel Messi

Luis Suárez scored a goal and assisted thrice as Inter Miami pushed past the Houston Dynamo without Lionel Messi.

Ben Steiner

Telasco Segovia continued his hot start at Inter Miami CF against the Houston Dynamo
Telasco Segovia continued his hot start at Inter Miami CF against the Houston Dynamo / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Even without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF are one of the best teams in MLS.

As their captain watched on from South Florida and angered fans with his absence the Herons dominated the Houston Dynamo to the tune of a 4–1 win at Shell Energy Stadium, bringing head coach Javier Mascherano's side to four points in two matches after an opening 2–2 draw against New York City FC.

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Luis Suárez had three assists and a goal in the win, new signing Telasco Segovia had a first-half brace, and Tadeo Allende also smashed in a shot from a tight angle. MLS veteran Nicolás Loderio scored for Houston.

After the final whistle, Ian Fray earned himself a red card after getting in an altercation with a Houston player. He'll miss Miami's next MLS match.

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Here's a look at the Inter Miami CF player ratings, as they get set for a Concacaf Champions Cup clash with Jamaica's Cavalier FC midweek, before taking on Wilfried Zaha's Charlotte FC on March 8.

Inter Miami CF Player Ratings vs. Houston Dynamo (4-3-3)

Player ratings courtesy of FotMob

Player

Rating

GK: Oscar Ustari

6.4/10

RB: Ian Fray

7.6/10

CB: Noah Allen

6.6/10

CB: Gonzalo Lujan

7.3/10

LB: Jordi Alba

6.8/10

RM: Yannick Bright

6.8/10

CM: Sergio Busquets

7.9/10

LM: Telasco Segovia

9.0/10

RW: Benjamin Cremaschi

6.5/10

ST: Luis Suárez

9.5/10

LW: Tadeo Allende

7.8/10

SUB: Federico Redondo (63' for Bright)

6.2/10

SUB: David Ruiz (73' for Segovia)

6.6/10

SUB: Robert Taylor (73' for Allende)

6.2/10

SUB: Santiago Morales (82' for Busquets)

6.2/10

SUB: Leo Afonso (82' for Suárez)

5.9/10

Player of the Match: Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF)

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Ben Steiner
BEN STEINER

Ben Steiner is an American-Canadian journalist who brings in-depth experience, having covered the North American national teams, MLS, CPL, NWSL, NSL and Liga MX for prominent outlets, including MLSsoccer.com, CBC Sports, and OneSoccer.

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