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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC
- On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0, clinching a spot in the 2026 MLS playoffs and securing at least a wild card round berth.
- Forward Germán Berterame opened the scoring on a Luis Suárez assist, while midfielder Rodrigo De Paul doubled the lead with a goal set up by Lionel Messi in the first half.
- Head coach Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez praised the team's defensive shape, stating "we didn't get caught out on the counter." Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair secured his second consecutive clean sheet with a late penalty save.
- The victory consolidated Miami's grip on second place in the Eastern Conference with home-field advantage secured into the playoffs, five games remaining in the regular season.
- Inter Miami faces Atlanta United on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as the reigning MLS Cup champions seek to maintain momentum heading into the postseason stretch.
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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rodrigo De Paul scored on an assist from Lionel Messi and Germán Berterame added a goal to send reigning champion...
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Chicago (USA), Oct 14 (EFE).- With goals by Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul, Inter Miami won this Wednesday for 2-0 to New York City and sealed the mathematical pass to the MLS playoffs. Berterame scored 1-0 at 20 minutes after an attendance by Uruguayan Luis Suárez and De Paul extended distances to the edge of the rest to Leo Messi pass so that Inter Miami would certify its participation in the postseason six days in advance of the end of …
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