Israeli Stars Shine in MLS as Messi, Lewandowski Clash
Major League Soccer saw a dramatic night of action, featuring a high-profile clash between Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski, and standout performances from four Israeli players. The match between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire, which drew a club-record crowd of 63,094, ended in a 1-1 draw. Lewandowski opened the scoring for Chicago with his third consecutive goal, but Messi provided the assist for Miami's equalizer in the second half.
In other games, D.C. United's Thai Baribo scored a brace, his first multi-goal game since April, in a crucial 2-1 victory over Columbus, bringing his team within three points of a playoff spot. Charlotte FC, featuring Liel Abada and Idan Toklomati, came from behind to defeat CF Montréal 2-1. Abada scored the equalizer, and Toklomati netted the game-winner, marking the second time in two weeks both Israelis scored in a winning effort.
New England Revolution's Ilai Feingold, returning from a long injury layoff, made an immediate impact by assisting the winning goal in stoppage time of a 2-1 victory over New York City FC. The Revolution are competing for second place in the Eastern Conference. Ran Beniamin played 77 minutes in Dallas's 2-1 win over Minnesota, while Iyad Abu Farchi is still awaiting his debut for Colorado.
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