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Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami LIVE: First half still goalless in Sandy! (0-0) MLS Matchday 9

Real Salt Lake face off against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami for MLS Matchday 9. Stay with us for minute-by-minute updates from this highly anticipated clash!

Updated on April 22, 2026 10:28PM EDT

**© Getty Images**Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF dribbles the ball against Alex Katranis.

Real Salt Lake are set to host Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at America First Field for a cross-conference showdown on MLS Matchday 9. Both teams are currently well-positioned in their respective conferences and are eager to keep pace with the league leaders.

Real Salt Lake will look to maintain their dominance at America First Field, which has served as a true fortress this season. The Utah side remains undefeated at home, having secured victories in all four of its matches played there so far.

However, they face a daunting challenge in Inter Miami. The squad led by Messi has tallied four wins in MLS this season, with remarkably all four of those victories coming on the road.

10:25PM

42'- Yellow card in Real Salt Lake (0-0)

DeAndre Yedlin received a yellow card.

10:24PM

41'- Yellow card in Inter Miami (0-0)

Noah Allen received the first yellow card of the game.

10:19PM

36'- Messi's free-kick blocked (0-0)

Messi unleashed a powerful strike from a free-kick, but his effort hit the wall and failed to create any danger.

10:14PM

31'- Salt Lake struggling to find rhythm (0-0)

The home side is struggling to maintain possession as Inter Miami take full control of the match.

10:09PM

26'- Inter Miami nearing the first one! (0-0)

Inter Miami are playing very aggressively and are looking more dangerous by the minute. The right wing, led by Facundo Mura, is proving to be the key to their attack, though the Argentine has struggled to find his target with his crosses so far.

10:04PM

21'- Great save by Cabral! (0-0)

Cabral denied Messi a goal after a powerful shot from inside the box from the Argentine!

09:58PM

15'- Inter Miami dominating (0-0)

After a difficult start, Inter Miami are now dominating the game and have generated the most dangerous chances so far.

09:53PM

10'- Messi's shot blocked (0-0)

Lionel Messi set himself up for a powerful left-footed strike from outside the box, but his shot was blocked by a defender.

09:50PM

7'- Miami's turn! (0-0)

Leo Messi delivered a sublime pass to Noah Allen, who looked to set up a teammate with a header, nearly resulting in the opening goal of the match.

09:48PM

5'- Goal disallowed! (0-0)

Morgan Guilavogui found the back of the net for the opening goal of the match, but it was quickly disallowed for offside.

09:46PM

3'- Salt Lake almost score! (0-0)

Following a brilliant piece of play by Gozo, he whipped in a pinpoint cross for Solans, whose powerful header nearly opened the scoring!

09:43PM

GAME ON!

The game between Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami is underway!

09:36PM

Players are on the pitch!

Players from both teams are on the field. Everything is ready for the start of the match!

09:15PM

Both teams doing warm up activities

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at America First Field!

09:10PM

Inter Miami lineup confirmed!

Inter Miami's starting XI: St. Clair; Lujan, Falcon, Silva, Mura; De Paul, Segovia, Allen; Messi, Allende; Berterame.

08:50PM

Real Salt Lake lineup confirmed!

Salt Lake's starting XI: Rafael Cabral; DeAndre Yedlin, Justen Glad, Lukas Engel; Zavier Gozo, Noel Caliskan, Stijn Spierings, Alex Katranis; Diego Luna, Sergi Solans, Morgan Guilavogui.

08:30PM

Is Lionel Messi playing today?

Lionel Messi is expected to be in Inter Miami's starting lineup to face Real Salt Lake, as the Argentine captain has not suffered any setbacks in his most recent appearances.

08:10PM

Today's referees

Pierre-Luc Lauziere has been appointed to officiate the clash between Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami. He will be joined on the field by Jeremy Hanson and Kali Smith, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Jeremy Hanson (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Kali Smith (USA)
Fourth official: Alexis Da Silva (USA)
VAR: Younes Marrakchi (USA)

07:50PM

Kickoff time and where to watch

Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami will get underway at America First Field at 9:30 PM (ET).

Apple TV will be the only option to watch Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami in the USA.

07:30PM

Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami clash at MLS Matchday 9

Welcome to our live blog of the MLS! Real Salt Lake host Inter Miami at America First Field, with both teams looking for a win to keep pace with the league leaders.

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

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