Inter Miami Defeats NYC FC 2-0 to Qualify

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1. Inter Miami CF defeated New York City FC 2-0 in a home match.

2. The victory secured Inter Miami CF's qualification for the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

3. Inter Miami CF has qualified for the postseason for a third consecutive season and fifth time overall.

4. Inter Miami CF has six regular season games remaining.

5. Germán Berterame scored a goal for Inter Miami CF in the 20th minute.

6. Rodrigo De Paul scored a goal for Inter Miami CF in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time.

7. Luis Suárez provided an assist for Germán Berterame's goal.

8. Lionel Messi provided an assist for Rodrigo De Paul's goal.

9. Dayne St. Clair saved a penalty kick from Nicolás Fernández in the seventh minute of added time.

10. Dayne St. Clair recorded a clean sheet for the second consecutive match.

11. Inter Miami CF had 56.2% possession in the match.

12. New York City FC had 43.8% possession in the match.

13. Inter Miami CF and New York City FC each recorded 14 shots in the match.

14. Inter Miami CF and New York City FC each recorded 4 saves in the match.

15. Inter Miami CF earned 3 corner kicks in the match.

16. New York City FC earned 4 corner kicks in the match.

17. Inter Miami CF committed 14 fouls in the match.

18. New York City FC committed 8 fouls in the match.

19. Inter Miami CF will play Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on October 17, 2026.