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Inter Miami, without Messi, loses 1st MLS game of season as FC Dallas rallies for a 4-3 victory

Inter Miami lost its first MLS game of the season Sunday with Lionel Messi watching from a private box as FC Dallas scored three unanswered goals in the second half for a 4-3 victo...

13 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-high three shots Picault generated three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Picault racked up a season-high three shots but this was also his second straight outing without a shot on target. On the other hand, he accounted for his first chance created of the campaign and recorded at least 10 completed passes and one accurate cross for a second consecutive outing.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bags game winner Picault scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win against Atlanta United.

Impact Picault only saw seven minutes Sunday but they were a memorable seven minutes, scoring the game-winning goal in the 89th minute of the match. This was his first appearance since returning from injury, only seeing 17 minutes this season. He will look to see the start next contest, as he did start in the season opener before the injury.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi, Fafà Picault rally Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scored early and Fafà Picault scored the winner after subbing in late to rally Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Picault (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Atlanta United.

Impact Picault should be ready to reappear after missing a couple of weeks due to the injury. He's an offensive option who could be used on both wings, offering backup for Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende. During his previous season, Picault racked up nine goals and six assists over 33 matches played for Vancouver Whitecaps.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full fitness Picault (hamstring) is back to full fitness and available for Sunday's clash against Atlanta, Alex Windley reports.

Impact Picault has been training with the team this week and is back to full fitness after recovering from a hamstring injury. He traveled with the team and is an option for Sunday's game against Atlanta. He started in the opening match and should be a regular starter this season in the attack, though he might build up minutes off the bench in the upcoming games before returning to the lineup.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Picault (hamstring) was able to train with the team, but was not an option during the 1-0 win over Charlotte, per reporter Jose Armando.

Impact Picault was able to join the team in full training for the first time since his hamstring injury. He was not able to pass fitness for the Charlotte, however will likely get the call for the trip to Atlanta, baring any set backs.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Picault (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Picault looks to be a late call Sunday, as he worked individually this week and is now questionable to face Charlotte. He started in their opener and will hop to see that spot back if fit, although they may be cautious and leave him on the bench.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Segovia Perez and Inter Miami host Charlotte FC

Telasco Jose Segovia Perez leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Charlotte FC following a two-goal performance against the Houston Dynamo

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works individually Picault (hamstring) was included in individual training Wednesday, according to Franzo Panizo of MIA Total Futbol.

Impact Picault has received a positive update but appears to still be a little bit away from a return, as he was training but only worked individually. He will likely still be questionable for Sunday's match against Charlotte, possibly making the call if he can train with the team.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Picault (hamstring) is day to day with his injury, according to manager Javier Mascherano, per Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald.

Impact Picault looks to be an early questionable for Sunday's match against Houston, with the attacker seeing the day-to-day tag. He will likely look to train over the week, with that likely leading him to play Sunday. Either way, this doesn't appear to be serious or worrisome for the club.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls hamstring Picault subbed off in the 10th minute Saturday's 2-2 draw against New York City FC with a hamstring injury.

Impact Picault suffered a non contact hamstring injury just 10 minutes into the start of the season. He will be evaluated as the injury looked concerning. He was replaced by Robert Taylor in the attack, who could see the start of Picault is indeed ruled out.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami sign veteran F Fafa Picault Inter Miami signed free agent forward Fafa Picault to a contract through the 2025 season on Tuesday.Financial terms were not disclosed by th...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Signs with Miami Picault has signed with Miami out of free agency, his new club announced.

Impact Picault will remain in the MLS but is changing clubs, as he will head south to join Miami after a year in Montreal. He started in 21 of his 33 appearances last season, notching nine goals on 52 shots and six assists on 24 chances created. That said, he sees a decent contribution, an active attacker that is good for a goal contribution in nearly every other appearance. He will be joining a stronger team, which could lead to more goal contributions, but also could see a reduced role due to that same factor, likely meaning he is set for another rotational role.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami reportedly sign MLS free agent and former U.S. international Fafa Picault | Goal.com US Picault will reportedly head to South Beach in 2025 after his contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps expired

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

After a career season, Whitecaps' Fafà Picault heading for the door The Whitecaps announced their 2025 option pickups, and the team's third-leading scorer isn't one of them. But talks will continue.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Future unclear Picault's future is unclear for 2025 as his option was declined, but he's still negotiating.

Impact Picault thrived in his first season in Vancouver, scoring nine times and adding six assists. Vancouver is still negotiating with him, likely in hopes of bringing him back on a longer-term deal. Picault would be a major contributor if brought back for 2025.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

After a career season, Whitecaps' Fafà Picault heading for the door The Whitecaps announced their 2025 option pickups, and the team's third-leading scorer isn't one of them. But talks will continue.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Assists in win Picault assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Picault now has six assists to go along with nine goals this year. This year seems to be a resurgance for him as he has almost equaled the two previous year's combined goal contributions in this year alone. He is a key piece going forward in an attack featuring Ryan Gauld and Brian White in the front three.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Vancouver Picault (not injury related) is back from international duty and should be an option for Saturday's game against Real Salt Lake, Har Johal of The Daily Hive reports.

Impact Picault is back in training after linking up with the Haiti national team, and the striker should be in contention for a spot on the bench for the regular-season finale. The veteran has netted nine goals and added five assists across 28 appearances (17 starts) this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling to Haiti NT Picault will link up with the Haitian national team for its upcoming international matches and will not be an option for Sunday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Despite missing Saturday's match with Minnesota for an undisclosed ready, Picault will still link up with his national team. He had previously started four times in the last five appearances, totaling a goal and an assist with eight shots (four on target), 13 crosses (three accurate) and six tackles in that span.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Sunday Picault is back from a one-game suspension and will be available to face LAFC on Sunday.

Impact The Whitecaps are one of four teams that will be playing during the international break, and Picault could have a shot at returning to the squad since he had started in four of Vancouver's previous five matches before the suspension.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Get double yellow Picault was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 88th minute of Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC. He had one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one ac...

Impact Picault will serve a second ban in six matches and will miss Saturday's match versus Minnesota. Since the break, the forward has scored a goal and an assist in six game played, collecting 10 shots (five on target) and 14 crosses (three on target) to give him nine goals and five assists in 28 appearances during his first campaign with Vancouver.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizing goal in draw Picault assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Picault picked up his fifth assist of the season as he found Brian White to bring the game level. The forward has now scored five goals and provided three assists from six games where he has 12 shots on target and eight chances created.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues scorching form Picault scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Picault headed home an incoming corner Saturday to open the scoring during the first half of Vancouver's 2 - 0 victory over San Jose. Over his most recent five MLS appearances (four starts), Picault has peppered the net clinically with 14 shots (11 on target), scoring five goals and supplying two assists. Overall, the veteran MLS forward has enjoyed a strong season. He has scored nine goals and provided four assists over 24 appearances (14 starts).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE