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MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Closes Out Regular Season With 3-3 Draw Against Charlotte FC

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Inter Miami CF (16W-6L-12D, 60 points) closed out its 2026 regular season with a 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC on Saturday afternoon. Goals from defender Ian Fray, midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, and Luis Suárez secured the point today at Nu Stadium.

Lineup Notes

Inter Miami took the field with Dayne St. Clair in goal; Ian Fray, Casemiro, Micael, and Sergio Reguilón  formed the back four; Rodrigo De Paul, David Ayala, and Telasco Segovia started in midfield; captain Leo Messi, Suárez, and Germán Berterame led the team in attack.  

Match Action

Ian Fray found the opener to hand us the lead in the 14th minute with his second goal of the campaign, finding the back of the net with a finish from close range after a corner.

Inter Miami doubled its lead on another corner kick opportunity in the 33rd minute, with Suárez heading home a corner kick delivery from Messi. The goal was Suárez’s 17th this regular season, while the assist was Messi’s 17th.

De Paul added a third in the 42nd minute with a right-footed rocket from long range, tallying his sixth goal this regular season.

The visitors then scored three goals in the second half for the final 3-3 scoreline.

Next Up

Inter Miami will now face the Columbus Crew in Round One of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. 

Round One Best-of-3 of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs is set to be played between Friday, November 20 and Wednesday, December 2. The exact dates and kickoff times will be announced by MLS in the near future. 

Tickets are now on sale for Inter Miami CF’s Round One Best-of-3 home matches in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. To secure match tickets for Match 1 presented by Nu, click HERE, and for Match 3 (if applicable) click HERE.

Stats

Possession: 
MIA - 59.9%
CLT - 40.1%

Shots:
MIA - 11
CLT - 9

Saves:
MIA - 6
CLT - 2

Corners:
MIA - 2
CLT - 1

Fouls:
MIA - 14
CLT - 6