Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami loses 2-1 to Houston in US Open Cup final

Lionel Messi was unable to play in the US Open Cup final due to an injury

The Houston Dynamo took an early lead in the match, scoring two goals in the first half.

Inter Miami rallied in the second half, scoring a goal in the 79th minute, but it was not enough to overcome the Dynamo's lead.

The Houston Dynamo defeated Inter Miami 2-1 to win the US Open Cup.

– "It was a tough game. We missed Lionel Messi, but we gave it our all." - Inter Miami player Blaise Matuidi

A photo gallery from the US Open Cup final

The Houston Dynamo defeated Inter Miami 2-1 to win the US Open Cup.