Three Up, Three Down: Inter Miami flops without Messi, loses Open Cup final 2-1 against the Houston Dynamo.

Playing in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship without Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, the Herons turned in a lackluster first half, playing as poorly as we’ve seen. Still, we’re committed to choose three Inter Miami players who most impacted the match, and three who didn’t. Here we go!

Inter Miami CF forward Leonardo Campana battles for a header against Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey.
Inter Miami CF forward Leonardo Campana battles for a header against Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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