{
  "id": 6529413,
  "title": "Messi’s league-high 13th assist sets up Casemiro for equalizer as Inter Miami ties Fire 1-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/messis-league-high-13th-assist-sets-up-casemiro-for-equalizer-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:08:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/09/09/messis-league-high-13th-assist-sets-up-casemiro-for-equalizer-as-inter-miami-ties-fire-1-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago's Inter Miami secured a 1-1 draw against Chicago in front of 63,094 spectators at Soldier Field, marking the highest crowd for a Fire match at the venue. Lionel Messi contributed to the game by setting up Carlos Casemiro for the equalizer, marking his 13th assist of the season. The match began with a goal from Robert Lewandowski for Chicago, their sixth in his first nine MLS appearances. Inter Miami's Chris Brady made a crucial save, guarded by Dayne St. Claire, keeping the Fire ahead at halftime. Despite the draw, Inter Miami remains second in the Eastern Conference, trailing Nashville SC by 10 points. The team aims to become the first to win back-to-back championships since the 2011-12 Los Angeles Galaxy, while Chicago boasts a seven-match unbeaten streak at home, including a 7-3-1 record at Soldier Field.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Messi sets up Casemiro for equalizer, 13th assist of the season",
    "Inter Miami ties Fire 1-1 at Soldier Field",
    "Robert Lewandowski scores for Chicago, their sixth goal in first nine MLS appearances"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lionel Messi's league-leading assist tally cements his influence on the season, as Inter Miami secures a draw that maintains their second-place standing in the Eastern Conference.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}