Inter Miami defeats NYCFC 2-0 behind Berterame, De Paul goals

Two First-Half Goals Decide It

Inter Miami CF beat New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Nu Stadium in Miami, with both goals coming in the first half.

Germán Berterame opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing from the center of the box after a pass from Luis Suárez. Rodrigo De Paul doubled the lead in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time, converting a fast break set up by Lionel Messi.

Shots and Saves

Messi led Inter Miami with seven total shots. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made five saves to keep the clean sheet.

Nicolás Fernández was New York City FC's most active attacker with six total shots, and goalkeeper Matt Freese made four saves.

Records

Inter Miami CF is now 14-5-10 (wins, losses, draws) with 52 points. New York City FC is 8-12-9 with 33 points.

Sources

ESPN