First half strikes from Dorsey and Bassi saw Messi’s Inter Miami miss out on the US Open Cup despite Martinez’s late goal.

Miami was without Lionel Messi, but Houston put two goals on the board in the first half to claim the victory.

After a fantastic season, Inter Miami is set to play one of its biggest games of the year. The problem is, the team will have to do it without superstar Lionel Messi. Messi was questionable to play in the U.

Inter Miami can still make MLS Cup playoffs, but it won't be easy -- especially if Lionel Messi stays sidelined.

The game drew 52 T.V. rightsholders, many of whom traveled with crews from Latin America, and they were anticipating covering Messi in his second cup final since joining Inter Miami in July. Miami won the Leagues Cup final against Nashville SC in August. Messi has scored 11 goals over 13 games he played with Miami.

Messi is a gametime decision, but injured teammate Jordi Alba is unlikely to be ready for the U.S. Open Cup final

Inter Miami have a shot to win their second trophy in as many months tonight when they compete in the U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo, but relying on Lionel Messi's services might not be a sure thing.

Lionel Messi was not on Inter Miami’s roster for the U.S. Open Cup final against Houston on Wednesday night, marking the fourth match for club and country that he’s missed in recent weeks while dealin

The 36-year-old was unfit to play in Miami’s defeat to Houston on Wednesday night. The club should consider calling time on his epic, remarkable season