Nu Stadium, Miami, FL | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Final: Inter Miami 1 – New England 1
Inter Miami CF’s search for their first win at Nu Stadium continues after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution on Saturday night. Carles Gil’s deft chip in the 56th minute gave New England the lead, but Germán Berterame’s opportunistic rebound finish in the 76th ensured the Herons salvaged a point. Despite dominating possession at 63% and firing 18 shots, Lionel Messi and company couldn’t find the decisive goal to break their home-field drought.
First Half: Missed Opportunities
Anticipation was high as Inter Miami welcomed New England to their new home for the first time. The Herons wasted no time asserting themselves, with Luis Suárez testing Matt Turner early, forcing a diving save off a powerful half-volley in the 8th minute. Turner followed that up with a quick reaction stop on Germán Berterame’s rebound attempt.
Lionel Messi joined the action soon after, curling a left-footed strike from the top of the box in the 11th minute, but Turner was there again to deny him.
New England’s best chance of the half came in the 31st minute when Griffin Yow floated a shot toward the far post, but Dayne St. Clair was alert and made the save. Messi had one last opportunity in first-half stoppage time, unleashing a shot from outside the box, but Turner was ready once more. The teams entered halftime locked at 0-0.
Second Half: Gil Breaks Through
The Revolution struck first blood just 10 minutes into the second half. A long throw-in from Will Sands found Dor Turgeman, who laid the ball off to Carles Gil. The former MLS MVP calmly chipped the ball over Dayne St. Clair, putting New England ahead 1-0 in the 56th minute. It was Gil’s fifth career goal against Inter Miami and his second of the 2026 season.
The goal came just two minutes after Inter Miami had seemingly taken the lead, only for Tadeo Allende’s strike to be ruled offside.
76th Minute: Berterame Saves the Day
Miami kept the pressure on and finally broke through in the 76th minute. Suárez, dangerous all night, fired a close-range shot that Turner managed to deflect. Unfortunately for New England, the rebound landed perfectly for Germán Berterame, who slotted it home to level the match at 1-1.
Berterame’s third goal of the season came at a crucial moment, giving Miami a lifeline in a game they dominated statistically but struggled to finish.
Dayne St. Clair ensured the draw held, making a vital save in the dying moments of stoppage time to deny Brooklyn Raines.
Notable Performances
- Matt Turner: The New England goalkeeper was the star of the night, making nine saves — a career high — and single-handedly keeping Miami from securing their first win at Nu Stadium.
- Lionel Messi: The Argentine maestro had a frustrating evening, with several near-misses, including a curling shot in the 38th minute and a stoppage-time effort that Turner parried away.
- Germán Berterame: His 76th-minute equalizer was a testament to his poise and positioning, capitalizing on Suárez’s deflected shot to salvage a point for Miami.
Key Stats
| Stat | Inter Miami | New England |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Shots | 18 | 16 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 6 (St. Clair) | 9 (Turner) |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Fouls | 14 | 7 |
Turner’s nine-save performance matched his previous MLS career high set in 2019 against NYCFC.
Standings & Form
Eastern Conference (as of April 25, 2026)
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 22 |
| Inter Miami CF | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 19 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 17 |
| New England Rev. | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 16 |
| Charlotte FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
Inter Miami sit second in the Eastern Conference, trailing Nashville SC by three points.
🔭 What’s Next
Inter Miami CF:
The Herons will look to secure their first-ever win at Nu Stadium when they host Orlando City SC on Saturday, May 2, at 7:00 PM ET. With five matches remaining before the FIFA World Cup break, Miami will face Orlando, Toronto, Cincinnati, Portland, and Philadelphia — none of whom currently hold a winning record.
New England Revolution:
The Revolution carry a five-game unbeaten streak into a packed week. First up, they host Orlando City SC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday, April 29 (7:30 PM ET, Paramount+). Then, they kick off a four-game MLS homestand against Charlotte FC on Saturday, May 2.
The wait for a Nu Stadium victory continues, but Inter Miami CF showed resilience in clawing their way back against a tough New England side. With Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Germán Berterame leading the charge, the Herons remain a team to watch in the East — even if the road to glory is still under construction.
Sources:
Associated Press via WKYC — Messi and Inter Miami Settle for Another Home Tie, 1-1 Draw Against New England, Italy)
ESPN — Pochettino’s World Cup to-do list: What USMNT must figure out
LA Times — U.S. soccer’s World Cup ambitions are wildly off from reality
New England Revolution Official — Recap: Revolution Battle Inter Miami CF to 1-1 Draw
Inter Miami CF Official — Match Recap: Inter Miami CF Draws 1-1 at Home Against the NE Revolution
ESPN — Miami v New England: Match Summary & MLS Standings
