Major League Soccer Gameweek 29
Inter Miami 2 - 0 FT New York City FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Match Events
20' Germán Berterame (Luis Suárez)
45'+5 Rodrigo De Paul (Lionel Messi)
HT
52' Matías Galarza
↓ Alonso Martinez ↑Hannes Wolf 58'
↓ Nico Cavallo ↑Kevin O'Toole 58'
65' ↓ Matías Galarza ↑Telasco Segovia
↓ Bénie Adama Traoré ↑Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos 65'
74' ↓ Sergio Reguilón ↑Fricio Caicedo
75' ↓ Germán Berterame ↑Riquelme Fillipi
85' Riquelme Fillipi
↓ Aiden O'Neill ↑Talles Magno 85'
↓ Agustin Ojeda ↑Malachi Jones 85'
90' ↓ David Ayala ↑Ian Fray
Nicolás Fernández Mercau 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter Miami
Goalkeepers
Dayne St. Clair 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Casemiro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Gonzalo Luján 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Micael
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Sergio Reguilón 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Rodrigo De Paul 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
David Ayala 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
104
Passes
10
Duels
Matías Galarza
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
68
Passes
5
Duels
Forwards
Lionel Messi 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Luis Suárez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Germán Berterame
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Rocco Ríos Novo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maximiliano Falcón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Fray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Telasco Segovia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Shaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Pinter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Fillipi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Sands
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Midfielders
Aiden O'Neill
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andrés Perea
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
63
Passes
9
Duels
Axel Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Nicolás Fernández Mercau 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.1
Rating
Bénie Traoré
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Adrián Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matt Miazga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | New York City FC | 2 - 3 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 11/29/2025 | Inter Miami | 5 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 09/24/2025 | New York City FC | 0 - 4 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 02/23/2025 | Inter Miami | 2 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 09/21/2024 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Inter Miami | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 11/11/2023 | Inter Miami | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Friendlies Clubs | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 09/30/2023 | Inter Miami | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 03/12/2023 | New York City FC | 1 - 0 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 10/17/2022 | New York City FC | 3 - 0 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
03/22/2026
11/29/2025
09/24/2025
02/23/2025
09/21/2024
03/30/2024
11/11/2023
09/30/2023
03/12/2023
10/17/2022
Inter Miami Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 23 GD: +17
P: 23 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Inter Miami
New York City FC
Inter Miami
New York City FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Star Power Shines as Miami Dismantles NYCFC
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A clinical display of finishing and ironclad defending kept Inter Miami firmly entrenched at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Early Strikers
Miami controlled possession from the outset, holding 57% of the ball to set a rhythmic, suffocating tempo at Nu Stadium. The Intensity was palpable as the visitors struggled to cope with the hosts' fluid attacking patterns. The inevitable breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute. Luis Suárez showed exceptional vision, threading a perfectly weighted pass for Germán Berterame to confidently tuck away. The visitors desperately tried to respond, but their transitional play hit a brick wall. The defensive setup, anchored brilliantly by Casemiro, thwarted their advances time and time again. The Brazilian enforcer was everywhere, making critical interceptions. While the away side eventually registered 14 shots, finding quality looks proved incredibly difficult against a highly organized defensive shape.
The Masterclass
The true turning point arrived deep into first-half stoppage time, completely shifting the narrative of the match. With the Balance of play hanging delicately and the New York outfit growing into the contest, Miami delivered a crushing, demoralizing blow. Lionel Messi danced through the midfield traffic and found Rodrigo De Paul, who unleashed a lethal finish in the 45th minute. That second goal altered the entire dynamic, forcing the visitors to chase a daunting deficit heading into the locker room. De Paul’s relentless engine in the midfield was a marvel to watch, orchestrating attacking sequences while completely suffocating the transition attempts. It was a textbook example of maximizing high-value chances, reflected perfectly in their solid expected goals output.
Shutout Secured
The second half saw a desperate push forward, elevating the Stakes as the trailing side hunted a crucial lifeline to get back into the game. However, goalkeeper D. St. Clair proved absolutely unbeatable. He pulled off four spectacular saves to preserve his hard-earned clean sheet and frustrate the traveling supporters. The dramatic climax finally came deep in the 97th minute when a late penalty kick was awarded. Instead of sparking a miraculous comeback, Nicolás Fernández Mercau failed to convert, squandering their last hope to salvage any pride. The 2-0 victory permanently solidifies Inter Miami at 49 points, keeping them flying high in second place. Meanwhile, New York City FC remains stranded in tenth, ruing a glaring lack of cutting edge.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by R. De Paul the turning point?
Rodrigo De Paul did not miss a penalty; he scored a goal. It was NYCFC's Nicolás Fernández Mercau who missed a 97th-minute spot-kick, failing to alter the outcome.
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 Seek to Break Deadlock Against Stuttering NYCFC
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An overwhelming attacking mismatch on paper, though Miami’s recent run of draws gives New York a glimmer of hope.
The Setup
Inter Miami welcome New York City FC to Nu Stadium on October 14, 2026. The home side sit comfortably in third place with 46 points. The visitors are lingering down in ninth with 33 points. Miami's recent results are puzzling. A streak of four consecutive draws highlights a team struggling to kill games off. Yet, their underlying Form rating suggests a sleeping giant ready to wake. Goals are practically guaranteed here. The hosts average 2.7 goals per game. Combined with New York's numbers, we are looking at nearly four goals every time these sides play. The Stakes might be modest in the context of the regular season, but Eastern Conference positioning matters.
Key Battle
All eyes fall on Lionel Messi. The Argentine maestro dictates everything for the hosts. His presence alone pushes Miami's Stars rating completely off the charts. New York will rely heavily on Nicolás Fernández to provide a spark on the counter. Fernández must exploit the spaces left behind by Miami's attacking fullbacks. It is a monumental task. The overall Balance of this fixture tilts heavily toward the home side.
Our Prediction
Expect Inter Miami to finally turn a draw into a win. They have too much firepower. New York City FC concede too easily on the road. We expect a 3-1 victory for the hosts. Early pressure will break the visitors' resolve before half-time.