Successful Night for Israelis in MLS: Baribo and Turgeman Score, Messi Returns
Tai Baribo scored his 11th goal of the season in his fourth consecutive match, Dor Turgeman found the net again, and Idan Toklomati provided an assist. Lionel Messi made his return to the pitch for Inter Miami for the first time since May.
Another successful night for Israeli players in MLS, at least in personal terms. Tai Baribo continued his wonderful form, scoring in his fourth consecutive game, Dor Turgeman found the net again, and Idan Toklomati provided an assist for Charlotte. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi returned to play for Inter Miami for the first time since May.
DC United - Nashville 2:2
DC United failed to secure a win tonight, but the team from the US capital can be satisfied after coming back from a 2:0 deficit. Tai Baribo is in excellent form, scoring his 11th goal of the season and his fourth in a row. Sam Surridge (32nd, penalty) and Shaq Moore (40th) gave the visitors a 2:0 halftime lead. Sylvain Hafti narrowed the gap in the 56th minute, and in the 77th minute, Baribo passed to Luis Montiano, ran into the box, received a backheel return, and sent the ball into the corner to salvage a point.
Montreal - New England Revolution 2:2
Dor Turgeman, who broke his goal drought in the last round, scored again tonight. Unfortunately for New England, it was only enough for a draw. The first half was ideal for the visitors, who took the lead through a Carles Gil penalty in the 30th minute. In the 36th minute, Turgeman corrected a previous miss by pouncing on a cross to score. The hosts fought back in the second half with goals from Bryan Ramirez (52nd) and Prince-Osei Owusu (59th) to share the points.
Chicago Fire - Charlotte 1:2
In a match between two teams fighting for fourth place, Charlotte started well when Idan Toklomati assisted Pep Biel for the opening goal. Robert Lewandowski equalized three minutes later and completed a brace in the 68th minute to secure the win for Chicago. Toklomati was substituted in the 86th minute, and Liel Abada was replaced in the 77th minute.
Inter Miami - Columbus Crew 2:2
For the first time since May, Lionel Messi returned to the pitch for Inter Miami. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 16th minute, his seventh goal in four games. Casemiro scored an own goal in the 34th minute to level the score. Noah Allen put Miami back in front following a Suarez assist, but substitute Bryce Mendes equalized with a free kick in the 84th minute.
