Inter Miami CF (16W-6L-7D, 55 points) secured a dominant 0-4 win on the road over New York City FC to clinch its spot in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with the Club advancing to postseason for a third straight year. A formidable performance from Royal Caribbean Icon of the Match Lionel Messi, who bagged a brace and dished out an assist, led the team to a third consecutive victory in regular season action. Midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez and striker Luis Suárez scored Inter Miami’s other goals on the night at Citi Field in New York City.

A PLAYOFFS. Vamos por más! 🚀💗

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 25, 2025

Lineup Notes

Inter Miami took the pitch with Óscar Ustari in goal; Ian Fray, Noah, Maximiliano Falcón, and Jordi Alba made up the back four; Mateo Silvetti, Rodrigo De Paul, Sergio Busquets and Rodríguez started in midfield; Messi and Suárez led the team in attack.

Notably, Academy product Allen reached 100 appearances for the Club, becoming the sixth player in Inter Miami history to achieve the milestone. Silvetti, meanwhile, recorded his first start since signing...