Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
Colorado Rapids 2 - 3 FT Inter Miami
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' J. Atencio
L. Messi 18'
R. de Paul 22'
Micael 29'
G. Berterame (M. Silvetti) 45'+5
G. Berterame 45'+5
HT
58' Rafael Navarro (W. Frederick)
61' ↓ H. Ojediran ↑D. Yapi
62' D. Yapi (L. Herrington)
64' W. Frederick
↓ M. Silvetti ↑N. Allen 70'
↓ G. Lujan ↑D. Pinter 70'
75' L. Herrington
L. Messi (R. de Paul) 79'
83' ↓ P. Aaronson ↑D. Sealy
T. Segovia 86'
Y. Bright 87'
90' ↓ J. Atencio ↑A. Harris
↓ T. Segovia ↑A. Shaw 90'
L. Messi 90'+2
90'+3 J. Travis
↓ G. Berterame ↑C. Abadia-Reda 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Zack Steffen 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Kosi Thompson 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rob Holding 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Herrington 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Jackson Travis 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Josh Atencio 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Hamzat Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Paxten Aaronson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Wayne Frederick
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Georgi Minoungou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Rafael Navarro 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keegan Rosenberry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Manyoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kimani Stewart-Baynes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante Sealy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darren Yapi 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
29
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Inter Miami
Goalkeepers
Dayne St. Clair 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
48
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Gonzalo Luján
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Maximiliano Falcón
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Micael 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Facundo Mura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mateo Silvetti
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Rodrigo De Paul
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Yannick Bright
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Telasco Segovia 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
8
Duels Lost
18
Poss Lost
Forwards
Lionel Messi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Germán Berterame
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Rocco Ríos Novo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noah Allen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Fray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ruíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Shaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tadeo Allende
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Pinter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Inter Miami | 2 - 2 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
04/06/2024
Colorado Rapids Win
Inter Miami Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +13
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -13
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mile High Magic: Messi's Brace Seals Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Inter Miami’s clinical edge overshadowed Colorado's relentless territorial control in a matchup that proved both squads are legitimate MLS Cup contenders.
First Half Fireworks
The atmosphere at Empower Field at Mile High was electric as two of the league's top-tier rosters clashed. Despite the home side dictating the tempo and dominating possession with a massive 62% share of the ball, it was the visitors who showed ruthless efficiency. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a frantic opening exchange where the hosts racked up passes but failed to penetrate the final third. The deadlock broke in the 18th minute when L. Messi coolly converted a penalty kick. Colorado pressed high to find a response, but a sucker punch arrived just before the halftime whistle. G. Berterame found the back of the net deep into stoppage time, doubling Miami's advantage and sending them into the locker room with a commanding two-goal cushion.
The Mile High Comeback
The Rapids emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigor, turning the field into a Burgundy wave. They launched a relentless assault, racking up 14 total shots over the ninety minutes. The breakthrough finally came at minute 58 when Rafael Navarro finished a slick attacking move to pull one back. The momentum shifted completely. Just four minutes later, head coach adjustments paid off brilliantly as substitute D. Yapi leveled the score at 2-2. The Balance of power swung entirely in Colorado's favor. The hosts pinned Miami deep in their own half, forcing desperate clearances and relying on a raucous home crowd to push them toward what felt like an inevitable third goal.
A Hero's Finish
Just when a dramatic comeback victory seemed destined for Colorado, the visitors pulled an ace from their sleeve. Against the run of play, Messi struck again in the 79th minute, finishing off a precise sequence orchestrated by R. de Paul to secure his hero's brace. The massive Stakes of this top-three matchup became glaringly obvious in the dying moments. Frustration and fatigue boiled over, culminating in an 87th-minute straight red card for Miami's Y. Bright. Playing a man down, Inter Miami formed a resolute defensive shell, surviving a tense period of stoppage time to escape with the points. This result snaps Colorado's four-game win streak, but the thriller lived up to every expectation.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Y. Bright impact the match?
Issued in the 87th minute, it forced Miami into a desperate defensive block to survive Colorado's late surge and protect their one-goal lead.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A fascinating clash of styles: Colorado controlled possession and generated 14 shots, while Miami capitalized on their few chances with ruthless efficiency.
What does this mean for Colorado Rapids's season?
It halts a four-game winning streak, but their resilient comeback proves they belong near the top of the standings fighting for the title.
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.
A High-Stakes Clash at Mile High
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Locked on points, this early-season showdown represents a crucial gauge for both sides' true title ambitions.
The Setup
April 18, 2026, brings a genuine six-pointer to Empower Field at Mile High. Colorado Rapids and Inter Miami both sit on 12 points, desperate to break away from the congested top half of the Major League Soccer table. The hosts boast an impeccable 100% win rate on their own turf, fueling a strong Form rating that demands respect. However, Miami arrives as certified away specialists, having secured three wins from four on the road. With the early Stakes already this high, expect a fiercely contested ninety minutes where neither side can afford to drop points to a direct rival.
Key Battle
This matchup centers entirely on attacking efficiency. Rafael Navarro leads the line for Colorado, bringing exceptional domestic rhythm against a Miami defense that has shown cracks. On the other side, Lionel Messi pulls the strings for the visitors. The Stars rating is off the charts because both men can change the complexion of a match with a single touch. The unit that can isolate the opposition's talisman will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
While Colorado's home record is formidable, the sheer attacking depth of the visitors tips the scales. The Balance of quality in the final third favors Miami. Expect the visitors to absorb early pressure before exploiting spaces on the counter. Our take: Inter Miami secures a dramatic 1-2 victory late in the second half.