Inter Miami came out firing at the Citrus Bowl on Saturday, racing into a two-goal lead by the break. The hosts were dominant in the opening period and looked like they'd cruise to victory, but Columbus had other ideas. The Crew came out swinging in the second half and got themselves back into it, eventually forcing a 2-2 draw that felt like a point gained for the visitors rather than two dropped by Miami. It was a frustrating result for the home side, who had the game in their hands at halftime but couldn't see it out. Columbus's second-half rally showed real character, and they'll be pleased to leave Florida with a draw. For Inter Miami, there'll be plenty of reflection needed on how they let this one slip away after such a strong opening.
The Matchup
It finished 2-2 between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium, a scoreline that summed up a game short on clear separation between the two sides. It was an even contest for large parts of the afternoon, with neither team able to take control of the game for long. There were spells of pressure from both teams, but not enough to turn a share of the points into all three. Days like this are part of a long season, and how each side responds in their next fixture will say plenty about their form heading forward. Here is a closer look at how the two teams compared statistically.
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16' | Inter Miami | Goal — L. Suarez (assist: Y. Bright) | 1-0 | |
| 34' | Columbus Crew | Goal — Casemiro | 1-1 | |
| 45' | Inter Miami | Goal — N. Allen (assist: L. Suarez) | 2-1 | |
| 53' | Inter Miami | Substitution — D. Pinter on, L. Messi off | 2-1 | |
| 61' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Gazdag on, B. Mendez off | 2-1 | |
| 61' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Chambost on, S. Bangoura off | 2-1 | |
| 72' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — H. Picard on, L. Giaccone off | 2-1 | |
| 74' | Columbus Crew | S. Bangoura | 2-1 | |
| 75' | Inter Miami | Substitution — Y. Bright on, D. Ayala off | 2-1 | |
| 75' | Inter Miami | Substitution — F. Mura on, D. Ruiz off | 2-1 | |
| 82' | Inter Miami | Casemiro | 2-1 | |
| 84' | Columbus Crew | Goal — B. Mendez | 2-2 | |
| 86' | Inter Miami | Substitution — M. Silvetti on, P. Plambeck off | 2-2 | |
| 86' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — J. Thiare on, B. Lennon off | 2-2 | |
| 90+5' | Columbus Crew | P. Schulte | 2-2 |
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Lineups
Looking Ahead
Inter Miami does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to CF Montréal, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Inter Miami vs CF Montréal going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Columbus Crew, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to New England Revolution, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.