Major League Soccer Gameweek 5
New York City FC 2 - 3 FT Inter Miami
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Lujan 3'
17' N. Mercau
Gonzalo Luján 38'
HT
Micael 53'
Tadeo Allende 55'
Ian Fray 55'
59' A. Ojeda
61' Maxi Moralez
L. Messi 61'
↓ T. Allende ↑D. Pinter 63'
Micael 74'
75' ↓ K. Parks ↑J. Shore
↓ I. Fray ↑F. Mura 77'
↓ Y. Bright ↑G. Berterame 77'
↓ M. Silvetti ↑D. Ruiz 77'
81' ↓ H. Wolf ↑Talles Magno
86' ↓ T. Gray ↑D. Baiera
86' ↓ A. Ojeda ↑S. Reid
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Thiago Martins 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Trewin
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Keaton Parks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Maximiliano Moralez 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
64
Passes
9
Duels
Aiden O'Neill
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
70
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Axel Ojeda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Tomás Romero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Baiera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inter Miami
Goalkeepers
Dayne St. Clair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ian Fray
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Gonzalo Luján
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Micael
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Noah Allen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Yannick Bright
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
David Ayala 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Tadeo Allende
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Lionel Messi 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8.3
Rating
Yes
Captain
Telasco Segovia
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Mateo Silvetti
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Rocco Ríos Novo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo Mura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Shaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Germán Berterame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Pinter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
New York City FC Win
Inter Miami Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -12
P: 3 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York City FC
Inter Miami
New York City FC
Inter Miami
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Inter Miami Steal First-Leg Advantage in Five-Goal Classic
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Inter Miami seized a crucial first-leg advantage in a relentless attacking spectacle that left Yankee Stadium breathless.
Opening Act
Yankee Stadium witnessed an explosive start to this crucial first leg as Inter Miami wasted no time taking the game directly to the hosts. The Intensity was evident immediately, with the visitors pressing high and forcing early mistakes. That aggressive posture paid dividends when G. Lujan shocked the raucous home crowd, opening the scoring with a precise finish in just the third minute. Instead of crumbling under the weight of the early deficit, New York City FC regrouped and pushed back against the pressure. Their offensive persistence paid off handsomely when N. Mercau found the back of the net to level the match just before the twenty-minute mark. Both sides traded heavy attacking blows throughout the remainder of the first half, repeatedly testing the goalkeepers who would ultimately combine for eight crucial saves on the night. Inter Miami edged possession in the opening frame, but the hosts found dangerous spaces to counter, setting up a perfectly poised second half in this high-stakes encounter.
The Pivot
The Balance of the match shifted wildly during a frantic and utterly breathless fifteen-minute window in the second half. New York City FC surged ahead, sending the stadium into a frenzy when A. Ojeda struck a brilliant go-ahead goal in the 59th minute, briefly turning the tie on its head. However, the visiting side delivered an immediate and devastating response to silence the Bronx. Just two minutes later, L. Messi stamped his undisputed authority on the game, finding the equalizer with a trademark finish. This rapid exchange of goals completely cracked the game wide open, breaking down any remaining defensive structures. The visitors continued to press forward relentlessly, exploiting a sudden lapse in the home side's midfield shape. Generating a massive 22 total shots over the course of the ninety minutes, Miami's sheer attacking volume began to overwhelm the tired legs in the home defense.
Resolution
The decisive and final blow arrived in the 74th minute when Micael found the target, completing a dramatic late surge that stunned the home supporters. Despite a frantic, desperate push from the home team in the dying minutes, Inter Miami held their defensive lines firm to secure a memorable 3-2 victory. The Stakes could not be higher heading into the return fixture, as this gripping first leg leaves the elimination tie hanging precariously in the balance. New York City FC must now travel south with a painful deficit to overturn, facing a massive test of their resilience and tactical discipline. With the second leg scheduled for October in Florida, the visitors hold a precious and hard-fought advantage, but this tie is far from over. This stunning Upset on the road sets the stage for what promises to be an explosive conclusion to the series.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless pace, highlighted by 33 combined shots and a frantic 15-minute second-half window featuring three rapid goals, fueled the incredible scoring action.
How did New York City FC complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding early, NYCFC temporarily overturned the deficit through strikes from N. Mercau and A. Ojeda, though Inter Miami ultimately responded to steal the victory.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early Title Race Ignites in the Bronx
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Two Eastern Conference heavyweights collide in a blockbuster first leg that will set the tone for the championship battle.
The Setup
Deadlocked at 10 points apiece, New York City FC and Inter Miami meet at Yankee Stadium with the top of the table in their sights. The hosts boast an offensive machine, netting 13 times already. Their elite Form rating is built on ruthless finishing. Miami answers with a pristine Balance rating and a knack for grinding out road results. With the Stakes incredibly high for this opening tie, the tension will be palpable before the return fixture hits Florida on October 14.
Key Battle
The Stars are out in full force for this crunch match. Nicolás Fernández has been tearing defenses apart on the home wing. He will be desperate to outshine Lionel Messi, who remains the ultimate difference-maker for the visitors. If Miami's midfield can feed their talisman in space, the New York backline is in for a punishing evening.
Our Prediction
Expect pure theater. New York's firepower is formidable, but Miami's away pedigree cannot be ignored. Our verdict leans toward a thrilling, high-scoring draw. The hosts will strike early, but Miami will claw back to leave the aggregate score hanging in the balance ahead of the autumn rematch.