New York City FC 2-3 Inter Miami
Updated
Inter Miami won: New York City FC 2-3 Inter Miami in the MLS on Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at Yankee Stadium, New York City. New York City FC goals: Nicolás Fernández 17', Agustín Ojeda 59'. Inter Miami goals: Gonzalo Luján 4', Lionel Messi 61', Micael 74'. Expected goals: 1.25-1.43. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Lionel Messi (8.8).
Match report
Inter Miami beat New York City FC 3-2
Inter Miami came from behind to beat New York City FC 3-2 away from home at Yankee Stadium on Sunday 22 March in MLS.
Gonzalo Luján put Inter Miami ahead on 4' (0-1), Nicolás Fernández levelled for New York City FC on 17' (1-1), Agustín Ojeda restored New York City FC's lead on 59' (2-1), Lionel Messi levelled for Inter Miami on 61' (2-2) and Micael restored Inter Miami's lead on 74' (2-3).
New York City FC had 46% of the ball, shots were 11-22 (5-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.25-1.43.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 45,845. Referee: Armando Villarreal.
Match stats
| New York City FC | Inter Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.43 |
| Total shots | 11 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 393 (84%) | 492 (90%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total shots | 11 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 14 |
Lineups
New York City FC (4-3-3): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Kai Trewin, Kevin O'Toole, Keaton Parks, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández, Hannes Wolf
Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): Dayne St. Clair, Ian Fray, Gonzalo Luján, Micael, Noah Allen, Yannick Bright, David Ayala, Mateo Silvetti, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia, Tadeo Allende
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Gonzalo Luján (Inter Miami)
- 17' · Goal · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 38' · Yellow card · Gonzalo Luján (Inter Miami)
- 53' · Yellow card · Micael (Inter Miami)
- 55' · Yellow card · Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami)
- 59' · Goal · Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC)
- 61' · Goal · Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
- 61' · Yellow card · Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- 63' · Substitution · Dániel Pintér for Noah Allen (Inter Miami)
- 74' · Goal · Micael (Inter Miami)
- 75' · Substitution · Jonathan Shore for Keaton Parks (New York City FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Facundo Mura for Ian Fray (Inter Miami)
- 77' · Substitution · Germán Berterame for Yannick Bright (Inter Miami)
- 77' · Substitution · David Ruiz for Mateo Silvetti (Inter Miami)
- 83' · Substitution · Talles Magno for Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)
- 86' · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC)
- 86' · Substitution · Drew Baiera for Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2020: New York City FC 7, draws 4, Inter Miami 5.
Questions
Who won New York City FC vs Inter Miami?
Inter Miami won, 2-3 (MLS) on Sun, 22 Mar 2026.
When and where is New York City FC vs Inter Miami?
Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 17:00 UTC at Yankee Stadium, New York City, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and Inter Miami?
In 16 league meetings since 2020: New York City FC 7 wins, 4 draws, Inter Miami 5 wins (goals 25-25).