Javier Mascherano's Inter Miami coaching debut ended in a penalty shootout victory over Club América. While the friendly match emphasized fitness, the win provided a positive start to his tenure. The match saw a late equalizer and ultimately a 3-2 win on penalties.

Meanwhile, forward Fafa Picault, one of the new players in Inter Miami camp, is feeling at home. The 33-year-old Haitian American spent his teen years in Cutler Bay, where his family still lives. He attended Miami Killian High School and played for local youth clubs and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers before heading overseas.

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.