Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff spot with 2-0 win over NYCFC
Inter Miami secured a place in the 2026 MLS playoffs by defeating New York City FC 2-0, with goals from Berterame and De Paul before halftime.
Key points
- Berterame scored first after a pass from Luis Suarez, beating goalkeeper Matthew Freese.
- De Paul added a second goal before halftime, finishing a move that involved Lionel Messi.
- New York City FC’s late penalty was saved by Dayne St Clair, keeping Inter Miami’s clean sheet.
- Kyl Kily Gonzalez, the club’s new coach, praised the team for reaching the playoff goal.
- Inter Miami’s victory guarantees them a spot in the 2026 MLS playoffs.
Inter Miami qualified for the 2026 MLS playoffs by defeating New York City FC 2–0 on Wednesday evening.
Berterame opened the scoring after receiving a precise pass from Luis Suarez and beating goalkeeper Matthew Freese.
De Paul added a second goal before halftime, finishing a move that began with a pass exchange with Lionel Messi and ending with a shot that went into the net’s corner.
New York City FC’s late‑game penalty attempt was saved by Dayne St Clair, preserving Inter Miami’s clean‑sheet clean sheet.
Kyl Kily Gonzalez — the club’s new coach — said that the team had reached the playoff goal after the victir …
Your questions, answered
How did Inter Miami secure a playoff spot in 2026?
They beat New York City FC 2-0, with goals from Berterame and De Paul, earning a place in the MLS playoffs.
Who scored the goals for Inter Miami in the match?
Berterame opened the scoring and De Paul added the second goal before halftime.
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