Movement, duels and the dirty work up front

Beyond the goal, Suárez put in the unglamorous work that keeps attacks alive. He won 5 of 8 duels, including 1 aerial contest, which helped Miami secure second balls in key moments. He drew 2 fouls, an underrated part of controlling tempo and getting the team up the pitch. There were a couple of heavy touches and dispossessions, with 2 in each category, which is normal for a striker looking to pin defenders. He also registered 1 ball recovery and even a clearance, a small but welcome defensive note.

Two ground contests won from two attempted underlined his timing when the ball dropped. His possession losses were kept in check considering his role, with 10 recorded in total. The physical battle with Atlanta’s back line was steady rather than flashy, and he came out ahead often enough to tilt phases of play Miami’s way. In short, he balanced smart movement with just enough grit to make the penalty-box moments count.

Passing and link-up: tidy and reliable

Suárez’s passing was clean throughout. He completed 21 of 26 passes, good for roughly 81 percent accuracy, which is solid for a striker receiving under pressure. In his own half he went 11 of 13, helping Miami reset when needed. In the opposition half he was 10 of 13, keeping combinations quick around the box. He tried one cross and three long balls, with one finding its target, showing a willingness to vary the play.

His link-up touches were selective rather than frequent, but they served the game plan. A single key pass still added creative value in tight spaces. With 12 ball carries covering 82.12 meters and 12.59 meters of total progression, he mostly held position high rather than carrying through lines. That conservative carry profile fit a striker tasked with finishing moves rather than starting them.

Why his Sofascore Rating stood out

The 8.1 Sofascore Rating came from a blend of efficiency and end product. Scoring with your only shot is hard to top for impact per attempt. Add a key pass, strong duel numbers, and low-risk passing, and the performance scores well across multiple categories. His xG of 0.47 and xG on target of 0.44 lined up with a well-struck finish rather than a speculative effort. Small defensive contributions and disciplined positioning rounded out the picture.

Sofascore compiles these actions into a single metric so fans can compare displays across MLS matches in real time. It rewards decisive moments and steady contributions, both of which Suárez delivered. For supporters tracking performances week to week, the Rating confirms what the eye test showed here. He was the reliable focal point Inter Miami needed.

Season snapshot: consistent MLS production

This match keeps Suárez’s MLS form on a strong trajectory. He is on 12 goals and 3 assists across 19 appearances, with an average Sofascore Rating of 7.31 this season. His finishing remains sharp, converting 31.58 percent of 38 shots, with 22 of those on target. The xG total of 9.77 shows he is finishing slightly above expectation, a familiar theme for elite strikers. Most of his goals come from inside the box, with 11 from that area and 1 from outside.

Right foot or left, he has been balanced, scoring 8 with his right and 4 with his left. The aerial game is efficient as well, winning 70.59 percent of his duels in the air. He appears in the team’s buildup too, with 25 key passes and a pair of successful penalties taken at 100 percent. Two Team of the Week nods on Sofascore underline the consistency. At 1,311 minutes so far, he averages a goal every 109.25 minutes, which is the mark of a dependable MLS striker.

Fans can dig into all of these numbers on Sofascore, where live ratings, xG models, and heat maps make following MLS as easy as checking your phone on matchday.