Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18

Inter Miami 2 - 2 FT Columbus Crew

Nu Stadium

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Sat, Aug 1
Inter Miami
2-2
Columbus Crew
⚡ Intensity 41
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 56
🎲 Upset 77
Crew snatch late Nu Stadium draw.

Crew Snatch Late Point in Nu Stadium Thriller

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A relentless back-and-forth battle proved that no winning streak is safe when two determined sides clash in MLS.

Early Firepower

Inter Miami came out looking to extend their five-game winning streak, and the Intensity was off the charts from the opening whistle at Nu Stadium. The hosts edged possession early on, probing the visitors' backline with intent. It took just 16 minutes for the breakthrough to arrive. Y. Bright threaded a perfectly weighted pass, and L. Suarez finished clinically to put Miami ahead. The home crowd demanded more, eager for a rout, but Columbus Crew refused to fold. They weathered the initial storm, defending their box while looking for quick transition opportunities to stay alive in the game.

The Turning Tide

Just as Miami looked comfortable, the Balance of the match shifted unexpectedly in the 34th minute. A chaotic sequence in the penalty area involving Casemiro resulted in an own goal, gifting Columbus an equaliser out of nothing. However, the hosts dusted themselves off and punched right back before halftime. Suarez turned provider in the 45th minute, setting up N. Allen to confidently restore the lead. The Stakes were massive as both sides retreated to the locker room, with Miami trying to protect their advantage and Columbus desperate to spark a second-half resurgence.

Late Drama

Columbus threw numbers forward in the second half, hunting for another lifeline. Despite Miami edging the overall shot count 11 to 9, they lacked the final dagger to kill the game off. That inefficiency proved costly. In the 84th minute, B. Mendez found a pocket of space and buried a dramatic equaliser, silencing the home supporters. This late Upset Factor halted Miami's perfect run of recent form, though they remain securely in second place. For Columbus, walking away with a hard-fought road point provides a massive psychological boost for their locker room.

Key Questions

How did Inter Miami complete the comeback from behind?

Despite the premise, Miami actually led twice through Suarez and Allen. Columbus was the team fighting from behind to force a 2-2 draw.

What does this mean for Inter Miami's season?

The draw snaps their five-game winning streak, but the point keeps them firmly in second place with 27 points in the league standings.

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
52%
48%
Inter Miami 52%
Columbus Crew 48%
Shots
11
9
Inter Miami 11
Columbus Crew 9
Shots on Target
4
3
Inter Miami 4
Columbus Crew 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.24
0.71
Inter Miami 1.24
Columbus Crew 0.71
Passes
597
540
Inter Miami 597
Columbus Crew 540
Corners
5
2
Inter Miami 5
Columbus Crew 2
Fouls
9
5
Inter Miami 9
Columbus Crew 5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Inter Miami 1
Columbus Crew 2
Red Cards
0
0
Inter Miami 0
Columbus Crew 0

Match Events

16' L. Suarez (Y. Bright)
Casemiro 34'
45'+5 N. Allen (L. Suarez)
HT
53' 🔄 D. Pinter L. Messi
D. Chambost S. Bangoura 🔄 61'
D. Gazdag B. Mendez 🔄 62'
H. Picard L. Giaccone 🔄 72'
S. Bangoura 🟨 74'
75' 🔄 F. Mura D. Ruiz
75' 🔄 Y. Bright D. Ayala
82' 🟨 Casemiro
B. Mendez 84'
J. Thiare B. Lennon 🔄 86'
86' 🔄 M. Silvetti P. Plambeck
P. Schulte 🟨 90'+5
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Inter Miami

Goalkeepers
Rocco Ríos Novo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Facundo Mura
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Micael
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Noah Allen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Yannick Bright
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Casemiro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rodrigo De Paul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Daniel Pinter
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Mateo Silvetti
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Luis Suárez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Dayne St. Clair
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Daniel Sumalla
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
David Ruíz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
David Ayala
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ian Urkidi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Preston Plambeck
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Diego Rey
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lionel Messi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Columbus Crew

Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Steven Moreira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rudy Camacho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sean Zawadzki
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Mohamed Farsi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dylan Chambost
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
André Gomes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hugo Picard
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Taha Habroune
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dániel Gazdag
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jamal Thiaré
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Malte Amundsen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Brooks Lennon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cesar Ruvalcaba
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lautaro Giaccone
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Brais Méndez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tarun Karumanchi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chase Adams
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/31/2025 Inter Miami 5 - 1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
04/19/2025 Columbus Crew 0 - 1 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Huntington Bank Stadium
10/02/2024 Columbus Crew 2 - 3 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Lower.com Field
08/13/2024 Columbus Crew 3 - 2 Inter Miami Leagues Cup Lower.com Field
06/19/2024 Inter Miami 2 - 1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
07/04/2023 Inter Miami 2 - 2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
04/29/2023 Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Lower.com Field
09/14/2022 Inter Miami 2 - 1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
08/31/2022 Columbus Crew 1 - 0 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Lower.com Field
05/31/2025
Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
04/19/2025
Major League Soccer Huntington Bank Stadium
10/02/2024
Major League Soccer Lower.com Field
08/13/2024
Leagues Cup Lower.com Field
06/19/2024
Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
07/04/2023
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
04/29/2023
Major League Soccer Lower.com Field
09/14/2022
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
08/31/2022
Major League Soccer Lower.com Field
Inter Miami Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Nashville SC 15 33 29 11 +18 DDC United 2 - 2 Nashville SC (01-08-2026)LOrlando City SC 1 - 0 Nashville SC (25-07-2026)WNashville SC 1 - 0 CF Montreal (23-07-2026)WNashville SC 1 - 0 Atlanta United FC (18-07-2026)WNashville SC 2 - 1 New York City FC (24-05-2026)
2 Inter Miami 13 28 36 25 +11 DInter Miami 2 - 2 Columbus Crew (01-08-2026)WCF Montreal 0 - 1 Inter Miami (25-07-2026)WInter Miami 3 - 2 Chicago Fire (22-07-2026)WInter Miami 6 - 4 Philadelphia Union (24-05-2026)WFC Cincinnati 3 - 5 Inter Miami (13-05-2026)
3 New England Revolution 15 27 25 17 +8 DCF Montreal 2 - 2 New England Revolution (01-08-2026)WNew England Revolution 4 - 1 Atlanta United FC (25-07-2026)DNew England Revolution 0 - 0 Toronto FC (22-07-2026)LCharlotte 1 - 0 New England Revolution (23-05-2026)LNew England Revolution 0 - 3 Nashville SC (13-05-2026)
4 Chicago Fire 15 26 26 21 +5 WChicago Fire 2 - 1 Charlotte (02-08-2026)LNew York City FC 3 - 1 Chicago Fire (25-07-2026)LInter Miami 3 - 2 Chicago Fire (22-07-2026)WChicago Fire 2 - 1 Toronto FC (24-05-2026)WCF Montreal 0 - 2 Chicago Fire (16-05-2026)
5 New York Red Bulls 16 22 27 36 -9 WNew York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Orlando City SC (01-08-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 0 - 2 Charlotte (25-07-2026)LPhiladelphia Union 3 - 1 New York Red Bulls (22-07-2026)DNew York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC (16-05-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Columbus Crew (13-05-2026)
6 New York City FC 14 21 26 19 +7 DNew York City FC 1 - 1 Toronto FC (31-07-2026)WNew York City FC 3 - 1 Chicago Fire (25-07-2026)WColumbus Crew 1 - 2 New York City FC (22-07-2026)LNashville SC 2 - 1 New York City FC (24-05-2026)DNew York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC (16-05-2026)
7 Charlotte 15 21 25 22 +3 LChicago Fire 2 - 1 Charlotte (02-08-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 0 - 2 Charlotte (25-07-2026)DCharlotte 2 - 2 Atlanta United FC (23-07-2026)WCharlotte 1 - 0 New England Revolution (23-05-2026)WCharlotte 3 - 1 Toronto FC (16-05-2026)
8 DC United 14 21 24 22 +2 DDC United 2 - 2 Nashville SC (01-08-2026)WDC United 2 - 1 Toronto FC (25-07-2026)DDC United 4 - 4 CF Montreal (23-05-2026)LDC United 1 - 3 Chicago Fire (13-05-2026)DNashville SC 2 - 2 DC United (10-05-2026)
9 FC Cincinnati 14 19 34 35 -1 LColumbus Crew 2 - 1 FC Cincinnati (25-07-2026)WFC Cincinnati 6 - 2 Orlando City SC (23-05-2026)LFC Cincinnati 3 - 5 Inter Miami (13-05-2026)DCharlotte 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati (09-05-2026)WChicago Fire 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati (03-05-2026)
10 Orlando City SC 15 17 26 40 -14 LNew York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Orlando City SC (01-08-2026)WOrlando City SC 1 - 0 Nashville SC (25-07-2026)LFC Cincinnati 6 - 2 Orlando City SC (23-05-2026)DOrlando City SC 1 - 1 Atlanta United FC (16-05-2026)WOrlando City SC 4 - 3 Philadelphia Union (13-05-2026)
11 Columbus Crew 14 16 18 19 -1 DInter Miami 2 - 2 Columbus Crew (01-08-2026)WColumbus Crew 2 - 1 FC Cincinnati (25-07-2026)LColumbus Crew 1 - 2 New York City FC (22-07-2026)WColumbus Crew 2 - 0 Atlanta United FC (24-05-2026)DPhiladelphia Union 1 - 1 Columbus Crew (16-05-2026)
12 CF Montreal 16 15 22 28 -6 DCF Montreal 2 - 2 New England Revolution (01-08-2026)LCF Montreal 0 - 1 Inter Miami (25-07-2026)LNashville SC 1 - 0 CF Montreal (23-07-2026)DCF Montreal 0 - 0 Toronto FC (16-07-2026)DDC United 4 - 4 CF Montreal (23-05-2026)
13 Philadelphia Union 16 13 24 32 -8 WPhiladelphia Union 3 - 2 Atlanta United FC (01-08-2026)WPhiladelphia Union 3 - 1 New York Red Bulls (22-07-2026)LInter Miami 6 - 4 Philadelphia Union (24-05-2026)DPhiladelphia Union 1 - 1 Columbus Crew (16-05-2026)LOrlando City SC 4 - 3 Philadelphia Union (13-05-2026)
14 Toronto FC 13 12 15 20 -5 DNew York City FC 1 - 1 Toronto FC (31-07-2026)LDC United 2 - 1 Toronto FC (25-07-2026)DNew England Revolution 0 - 0 Toronto FC (22-07-2026)DCF Montreal 0 - 0 Toronto FC (16-07-2026)LChicago Fire 2 - 1 Toronto FC (24-05-2026)
15 Atlanta United FC 15 12 16 26 -10 LPhiladelphia Union 3 - 2 Atlanta United FC (01-08-2026)LNew England Revolution 4 - 1 Atlanta United FC (25-07-2026)DCharlotte 2 - 2 Atlanta United FC (23-07-2026)LNashville SC 1 - 0 Atlanta United FC (18-07-2026)LColumbus Crew 2 - 0 Atlanta United FC (24-05-2026)