Inter Miami entered the game proactively and controlled the game from the beginning. However, the home team was suddenly showered with cold water in the 15th minute when Jorge Ruvalcaba took advantage of an opportunity in the penalty area to open the score 1-0 for New York RB.
After conceding a goal, Inter Miami pushed up the squad to find an equalizer. In the 45+2 minute, Mateo Silvetti finished from close range, equalizing the score 1-1 before the first half ended.
In the second half, the game became more exciting. In the 55th minute, from a combination initiated by Lionel Messi, German Berterame scored to help Inter Miami take a 2-1 lead.
It seemed that the home team would win all 3 points, but a defensive mistake in the 77th minute cost them. Julian Hall skillfully dribbled the ball in the penalty area before assisting Adri Mehmeti to finish close range, sealing a 2-2 draw for New York RB.
In this match, Messi still left his mark with a number of chances created and dangerous finishes, but could not penetrate the opponent's net once.
In the end, Inter Miami drew 2-2 with New York RB, continuing to show great dependence on the performance of the Argentine superstar. With this result, Inter Miami has 12 points after 7 matches, and missed the opportunity to catch up with the top position in the MLS 2026 rankings.
