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Inter Miami Clinches Playoff Berth!

15 Oct

Summary

Inter Miami secured a 2026 MLS playoff spot with a 2-0 victory.
Goals from Berterame and De Paul sealed the win against NYCFC.
Messi leads league in goals and assists this regular season.

Inter Miami CF has secured its place in the 2026 MLS playoffs, defeating New York City FC 2-0 at home. The victory was sealed with goals from Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul, with Lionel Messi providing an assist.

Berterame scored the opening goal, his first since May, assisted by Luis Suárez. De Paul then doubled the lead with a powerful shot from outside the box, following a setup from Messi. Messi currently leads Major League Soccer with 23 goals and 14 assists in the regular season.

Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made a crucial penalty save late in the game to preserve the clean sheet. This win moved Inter Miami to second place in the Eastern Conference with 52 points from 29 games. The team returns to the playoffs after winning the 2025 MLS Cup and missing the postseason in 2023.

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