Even without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF are one of the best teams in MLS.
As their captain watched on from South Florida and angered fans with his absence the Herons dominated the Houston Dynamo to the tune of a 4–1 win at Shell Energy Stadium, bringing head coach Javier Mascherano's side to four points in two matches after an opening 2–2 draw against New York City FC.
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Luis Suárez had three assists and a goal in the win, new signing Telasco Segovia had a first-half brace, and Tadeo Allende also smashed in a shot from a tight angle. MLS veteran Nicolás Loderio scored for Houston.
After the final whistle, Ian Fray earned himself a red card after getting in an altercation with a Houston player. He'll miss Miami's next MLS match.
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Here's a look at the Inter Miami CF player ratings, as they get set for a Concacaf Champions Cup clash with Jamaica's Cavalier FC midweek, before taking on Wilfried Zaha's Charlotte FC on March 8.
Inter Miami CF Player Ratings vs. Houston Dynamo (4-3-3)
Player ratings courtesy of FotMob
Player of the Match: Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF)
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Inter Miami 4–1 Houston Dynamo: Player Ratings as Herons Dominate Without Lionel Messi .
