Major League Soccer Regular Season - 4

Charlotte 0 - 0 FT Inter Miami

Bank of America Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
17
FT
Sat, Mar 14
Charlotte
0-0
Inter Miami
⚡ Intensity 15
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 32
Goalkeepers shine in scoreless playoff opener.

Goalkeeping Clinic Leaves Playoff Tie Wide Open

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. A breathtaking battle of the shot-stoppers at Bank of America Stadium means this first leg finishes scoreless, setting up a massive winner-takes-all return fixture.

The Opening Exchanges

The Stakes were palpable the moment the whistle blew at Bank of America Stadium. In this crucial first leg, neither side wanted to blink first in front of a roaring crowd. Inter Miami settled into a rhythm early, and they controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball. However, Charlotte set up a sturdy defensive block that refused to crack under the pressure. Leading the resistance was Nathan Byrne, who anchored the backline with an outstanding performance that continually frustrated the visiting attackers. The Florida outfit passed the ball cleanly, racking up 499 accurate passes to dictate the tempo, but finding a way through the defensive wall proved to be an entirely different challenge. The home side looked dangerous on the quick counter-attack, managing 11 total shots and earning a few corner kicks, yet the vital final touch remained elusive in a remarkably tense opening half.

The Shot-Stopping Masterclass

As the game stretched and legs grew heavy, the Intensity dialed up, transforming the match into a spectacular personal duel between the posts. Rocco Ríos Novo was an absolute brick wall for the visitors, making five crucial saves to deny the hosts a precious home advantage. Charlotte generated a solid 1.08 expected goals, putting five dangerous shots on target from inside the box, but they simply could not bypass the inspired Miami keeper. At the other end of the field, Kristijan Kahlina matched that exact energy. He produced three vital saves of his own, repelling an Inter Miami side that racked up 10 total shots. With both goalkeepers operating at the absolute peak of their powers, the expected fireworks in the final third were repeatedly extinguished by world-class reflexes, brave dives, and flawless positional awareness.

All Eyes on November

The final referee's whistle cemented a 0-0 draw that beautifully sets the stage for the decisive return leg. Despite the complete lack of goals on the scoreboard, the overall Balance of the match kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second. Inter Miami will feel relatively confident heading home having weathered the away storm, while Charlotte knows they possessed the offensive chances to take a slender lead. This knockout survival story now shifts entirely to the second leg, scheduled for November 7th. With everything still on the line, both locker rooms know perfectly well that a single mistake in the next ninety minutes will immediately end their season. If this defensive showcase was any accurate indication, the upcoming decider will be an absolute war of attrition.

Key Questions

What made Rocco Ríos Novo the Man of the Match?

He was an absolute wall for the visitors, making five crucial saves to secure a clean sheet and keep the tie perfectly balanced.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
45%
55%
Charlotte 45%
Inter Miami 55%
Shots
11
10
Charlotte 11
Inter Miami 10
Shots on Target
5
3
Charlotte 5
Inter Miami 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.08
0.98
Charlotte 1.08
Inter Miami 0.98
Passes
463
567
Charlotte 463
Inter Miami 567
Pass Accuracy
88%
88%
Charlotte 88%
Inter Miami 88%
Corners
3
5
Charlotte 3
Inter Miami 5
Fouls
12
16
Charlotte 12
Inter Miami 16
Yellow Cards
3
2
Charlotte 3
Inter Miami 2
Red Cards
0
0
Charlotte 0
Inter Miami 0

Match Events

Mateo Silvetti 🟨 6'
32' 🟨 Wilfried Zaha
38' 🟨 Ashley Westwood
HT
S. Reguilon C. Abadia-Reda 🔄 68'
D. Ruiz A. Shaw 🔄 68'
71' 🔄 L. Abada K. A. Calderon Vargas
71' 🔄 B. Bronico D. Diani
S. Morales G. Berterame 🔄 73'
D. Ayala T. Segovia 🔄 73'
Telasco Segovia 🟨 75'
77' 🟨 Harry Toffolo
D. Pinter T. Allende 🔄 80'
82' 🔄 I. Toklomati A. Goodwin
82' 🔄 W. Zaha T. Smalls
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Charlotte

Goalkeepers
K. Kahlina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Byrne
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
T. Ream
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Toffolo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Agyemang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Westwood
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Bronico
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
L. Abada
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
P. Biel
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
W. Zaha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
I. Toklomati
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
T. Miller
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Neeley
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Privett
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. John
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Diani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. A. Calderon Vargas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Smalls
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Inter Miami

Goalkeepers
R. Rios
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
I. Fray
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
G. Lujan
MAGNET
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
80
Passes
10
Duels
N. Allen
MAGNET
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
89
Passes
4
Duels
S. Reguilon
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
D. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
D. Ayala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
D. Pinter
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
S. Morales
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
M. Silvetti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
L. Suarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
D. St.Clair
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Mura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micael
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Abadia-Reda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Bright
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Segovia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Shaw
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Berterame
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Allende
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/13/2025 Charlotte 3 - 0 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
03/09/2025 Inter Miami 1 - 0 Charlotte Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
09/28/2024 Inter Miami 1 - 1 Charlotte Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
07/03/2024 Charlotte 1 - 2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
10/22/2023 Charlotte 1 - 0 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
10/19/2023 Inter Miami 2 - 2 Charlotte Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
08/12/2023 Inter Miami 4 - 0 Charlotte Leagues Cup DRV PNK Stadium
07/17/2022 Inter Miami 3 - 2 Charlotte Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
05/07/2022 Charlotte 1 - 0 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
09/13/2025
Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
03/09/2025
Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
09/28/2024
Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
07/03/2024
Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
10/22/2023
Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
10/19/2023
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
08/12/2023
Leagues Cup DRV PNK Stadium
07/17/2022
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
05/07/2022
Major League Soccer Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte Win
Inter Miami Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter Miami 3 7 6 3 +3 DCharlotte 0 - 0 Inter Miami (14-03-2026)WDC United 1 - 2 Inter Miami (07-03-2026)WOrlando City SC 2 - 4 Inter Miami (02-03-2026)
2 New York Red Bulls 4 7 4 5 -1 DToronto FC 1 - 1 New York Red Bulls (14-03-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 0 - 3 CF Montreal (08-03-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 1 - 0 New England Revolution (28-02-2026)WOrlando City SC 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls (22-02-2026)
3 New York City FC 2 6 7 1 +6 WNew York City FC 5 - 0 Orlando City SC (07-03-2026)WPhiladelphia Union 1 - 2 New York City FC (01-03-2026)
4 Nashville SC 2 6 5 1 +4 WColumbus Crew 0 - 1 Nashville SC (14-03-2026)WNashville SC 4 - 1 New England Revolution (22-02-2026)
5 DC United 3 6 4 3 +1 WChicago Fire 1 - 2 DC United (15-03-2026)LDC United 1 - 2 Inter Miami (07-03-2026)WDC United 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union (22-02-2026)
6 Chicago Fire 3 4 4 2 +2 LChicago Fire 1 - 2 DC United (15-03-2026)DColumbus Crew 0 - 0 Chicago Fire (08-03-2026)WChicago Fire 3 - 0 CF Montreal (28-02-2026)
7 Toronto FC 2 4 2 1 +1 DToronto FC 1 - 1 New York Red Bulls (14-03-2026)WFC Cincinnati 0 - 1 Toronto FC (08-03-2026)
8 New England Revolution 3 3 7 6 +1 WNew England Revolution 6 - 1 FC Cincinnati (15-03-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 1 - 0 New England Revolution (28-02-2026)LNashville SC 4 - 1 New England Revolution (22-02-2026)
9 Atlanta United FC 2 3 3 3 0 WAtlanta United FC 3 - 1 Philadelphia Union (14-03-2026)LFC Cincinnati 2 - 0 Atlanta United FC (21-02-2026)
10 CF Montreal 3 3 4 5 -1 LOrlando City SC 2 - 1 CF Montreal (14-03-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 0 - 3 CF Montreal (08-03-2026)LChicago Fire 3 - 0 CF Montreal (28-02-2026)
11 FC Cincinnati 3 3 3 7 -4 LNew England Revolution 6 - 1 FC Cincinnati (15-03-2026)LFC Cincinnati 0 - 1 Toronto FC (08-03-2026)WFC Cincinnati 2 - 0 Atlanta United FC (21-02-2026)
12 Orlando City SC 4 3 5 12 -7 WOrlando City SC 2 - 1 CF Montreal (14-03-2026)LNew York City FC 5 - 0 Orlando City SC (07-03-2026)LOrlando City SC 2 - 4 Inter Miami (02-03-2026)LOrlando City SC 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls (22-02-2026)
13 Charlotte 1 1 0 0 0 DCharlotte 0 - 0 Inter Miami (14-03-2026)
14 Columbus Crew 2 1 0 1 -1 LColumbus Crew 0 - 1 Nashville SC (14-03-2026)DColumbus Crew 0 - 0 Chicago Fire (08-03-2026)
15 Philadelphia Union 3 0 2 6 -4 LAtlanta United FC 3 - 1 Philadelphia Union (14-03-2026)LPhiladelphia Union 1 - 2 New York City FC (01-03-2026)LDC United 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union (22-02-2026)