Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18
Inter Miami 2 - 2 FT Columbus Crew
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
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
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Micael
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Noah Allen
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Midfielders
Yannick Bright
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Casemiro
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Rodrigo De Paul
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Daniel Pinter
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Forwards
Mateo Silvetti
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Luis Suárez
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BENCH
Dayne St. Clair
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Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
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Daniel Sumalla
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David Ruíz
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David Ayala
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Ian Urkidi
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Preston Plambeck
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Diego Rey
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Lionel Messi
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Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte
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Defenders
Steven Moreira
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Rudy Camacho
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Sean Zawadzki
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Midfielders
Mohamed Farsi
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Dylan Chambost
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André Gomes
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Hugo Picard
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Forwards
Taha Habroune
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Dániel Gazdag
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Jamal Thiaré
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BENCH
Nicholas Hagen
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Malte Amundsen
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Brooks Lennon
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Cesar Ruvalcaba
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Lautaro Giaccone
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Brais Méndez
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Tarun Karumanchi
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Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
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Chase Adams
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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
04/19/2025
10/02/2024
08/13/2024
06/19/2024
07/04/2023
04/29/2023
09/14/2022
08/31/2022
Inter Miami Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -10
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
Miami's Title March Meets Columbus' Struggle
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. An explosive Inter Miami offense looks to secure crucial title-race points against a vulnerable Columbus Crew.
The Setup
As the title race heats up, this August 01, 2026 clash at Nu Stadium has massive implications. Inter Miami sit second in the table, trailing the leaders but boasting a terrifying five-match winning streak. Their Form rating is off the charts, fueled by an attack that averages a staggering three goals per game at home. The Stakes are crystal clear: drop points, and the championship slips further away. Meanwhile, a struggling Columbus Crew languish in eleventh place. With world-class Stars like Lionel Messi pulling the strings, the Balance of power leans heavily toward the hosts.
Key Battle
This matchup hinges entirely on Inter Miami's relentless frontline breaking down a fragile Columbus backline. The visitors concede two goals a game on the road, while the hosts are a scoring machine. If the away defense cannot bunker down and disrupt Miami's midfield rhythm, this will turn into a shooting gallery very quickly.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring home victory. Miami's attack is too lethal to contain for 90 minutes. However, with the hosts leaking 2.6 goals per game themselves, Columbus will likely find a consolation goal on the counter before Miami puts the game to bed.