Inter Miami CFSummary
Generated byInter Miami's season is at a critical juncture. A late collapse at Columbus Crew that ended 2-1 has dented their momentum at exactly the wrong moment, with the Herons sitting third in the Eastern Conference on 46 points, level with second-placed New England Revolution but separated by goal difference. The defeat was costly in more ways than one: substitute Santiago Morales collected two quick bookings deep in stoppage time, leaving Miami with ten men and allowing Jamal Thiare to score a winner in the ninth minute of added time. Despite Messi's equaliser and 56% possession, the game slipped away in the most damaging fashion.
Off the pitch, the club's most important player has been absent for one of football's most significant occasions. Messi travelled to Argentina to bid farewell to the national team in an emotional ceremony at the Estadio Monumental, officially retiring from international football after a 21-year career with the Albiceleste. His return to club duties will be welcomed, though the emotional weight of that goodbye is considerable.
Messi also completed a takeover of Spanish second division side Eldense, a development that underlines his growing interests away from the pitch and could raise questions about his focus as Miami push for playoff position.
With DC United visiting Nu Stadium on October 10, Miami need a response quickly to protect their top-three standing.
Inter Miami CF Overview
September 2026
Standings
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 1 |  Nashville SC | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 21 | 34 | 60 |
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| 2 |  New England Revolution | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 45 | 36 | 9 | 46 |
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| 3 |  Inter Miami CF | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 64 | 50 | 14 | 46 |
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| 4 |  Chicago Fire FC | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 45 |
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| 5 |  Charlotte FC | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 43 |
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