Fire lose 4-1 to Inter Miami
Two goals by Luis Suarez sink Fire
Fire lose first match of the season
The Chicago Fire lost their first match of the 2023 season, falling 4-1 to Inter Miami CF on Saturday night at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Luis Suarez scored twice for Miami, while Ariel Lassiter and Robert Taylor also found the back of the net. The Fire's lone goal came from a penalty kick by Xherdan Shaqiri.
The Fire are now 0-1-1 on the season, while Inter Miami is 2-0-0.
**Key moments** * Suarez opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, heading home a cross from Bryce Duke. * Shaqiri equalized for the Fire in the 37th minute with a penalty kick after he was fouled in the box by Miami goalkeeper Clement Diop. * Lassiter restored Miami's lead in the 52nd minute, finishing off a pass from Suarez. * Suarez made it 3-1 in the 64th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box. * Taylor added Miami's fourth goal in the 80th minute, tapping in a pass from Jean Mota. **What's next** * The Fire will return to action on Saturday, March 4, when they host FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field. * Inter Miami will travel to face the New England Revolution on Saturday, March 4.