Inter Miami blank NYCFC, clinch third consecutive playoff spot

Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with German Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul each scoring a goal and adding an assist, while Lionel Messi contributed an assist and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made four saves. The result clinched Inter Miami's third consecutive playoff berth, lifting them to 14-5-10 (52 points) and keeping them in second place in the Eastern Conference. NYCFC fell to 8-11-9 (33 points) and missed a chance to close the gap on the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati in the play-in race.