The amount Messi's Inter Miami lost after losing to Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup final

Inter Miami failed to emerge victorious in the final of the US Open Cup, where the Houston Dynamo stood out in an important way and achieved a result that many believed would not be possible. However, Messi's absence ended up weighing on this match and Gerardo Martino's club was left without the US Open Cup, but also without an economic incentive that is never a bad thing for any type of club in the following season.

Inter Miami, which had Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba as its big absences, took the field with a 4-3-3. In goal is the American Drake Callender. In defense, Serhiy Kryvtsov and Kamal Miller as center backs, with DeAndre Yedlin and Noah Allen on the wings. In the center of the field, line of 3 with Benjamin Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets and Diego Gómez. Finally, at the top we find Facundo Farías and Robert Taylor as wingers, accompanied by Leonardo Campana as center back.

The absence of Lionel Messi undoubtedly cost Inter Miami in this Final against Houston Dynamo. The visiting team, despite not having control of the ball, did create dangerous opportunities, which was difficult for the Florida team. In total, during the entire first half, Miami shot only 1 time on goal, while Houston took a total of 18 shots. The statistics were also reflected on the scoreboard, since the first score would come in the 23rd minute. However, Dynamo's dominance was evident, and Miami ended up falling in the final and losing an important financial prize.

What the Houston Dynamo won by beating Inter Miami

According to CNN, the US Open Cup champion takes home prize money of at least US$300,000. US Soccer indicates that the amount has not yet been defined for this edition, but emphasizes that the prize for last year's competition was US$300,000. Meanwhile, the other finalist takes home US$100,000. On the other hand, US Soccer confirms that the champion also has a place in the next Concacaf Champions League. If the winner already got his place in that tournament through another means (through the MLS, for example), the place in the also called Concachampions goes to the other finalist.