Dynamo Beat Lionel Messi-Less Miami to Win US Open Cup

Houston Dynamo midfielder Amine Bassi (8) battles for the ball against Inter Miami CF midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Sept. 27, 2023. Sam Navarro/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Griffin Dorsey and Amine Bassi scored before halftime and the Houston Dynamo won their second U.S. Open Cup with a 2–1 victory over Inter Miami on Wednesday at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami played the final without injured stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba.