Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC
Messi set up Rodrigo De Paul’s goal and Inter Miami earned its third straight postseason berth with a 2-0 win.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, Inter Miami clinched a 2026 MLS playoff spot by defeating New York City FC 2-0 at Nu Stadium, with Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scoring.
- Inter Miami previously beat D.C. United 4-0 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, snapping a five-match winless skid; Luis Suárez and Messi each scored twice in the victory.
- New head coach Cristian 'Kily' González, appointed Sept. 16, prioritized defensive discipline, yielding back-to-back clean sheets while goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair recorded consecutive shutouts against D.C. United and NYCFC.
- Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 23 league goals and 14 assists this season, positioning him as the primary favorite for a third straight MLS MVP award.
- With playoff qualification secured, Miami aims to maintain home-field advantage through the regular season's final stretch while pursuing a second consecutive MLS Cup championship.
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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinch MLS playoff berth
Miami, Oct. 15 (SANA) Inter Miami secured a place in the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs with a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday, as Lionel Messi assisted Rodrigo De Paul’s goal and Germán Berterame also scored. Berterame opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing a pass from Luis Suárez. Messi then set up De Paul, who fired into the top corner in first-half stoppage time to double Miami’s lead. New York City FC had a…
The Argentine star Lionel Messie led his team Inter-Miami to reach the exclusive roles of the American patrol, after his decisive contribution with a precious victory with clean nets and sparkling a banner.
Lionel Messi Didn't Score Against NYCFC, But His Contribution Sent Inter Miami Into the Playoffs
Lionel Messi provided an assist without scoring as Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0, securing a third consecutive MLS playoff appearance and keeping their title hopes alive.
Lionel Messi still protagonist in Mls, this time with an assist, and his Inter Miami who thanks to the 2-0 against the New York City Fc officially detachs the ticket for the championship playoffs. (ANSA)
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) - Rodrigo De Paul anotó gracias a una asistencia de Lionel Messi y Germán Berterame agregó un goal para que el Inter Miami, campeón in force, avanzara de nueva cuenta a los playoffs de la MLS...
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