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Inter Miami Holds New England to 1-1 Draw at Nu Stadium, Extending Home Winless Streak
4/26/2026, 1:02:37 PM
Background & Context
Inter Miami entered Saturday’s MLS meeting at Nu Stadium, the $350 million permanent home opened in April, seeking its first win there after two draws. Interim manager Guillermo Hoyos took over after Javier Mascherano’s exit; the club remains unbeaten overall (11 matches) but winless at home (0-3-0).
Match Summary
Suárez opened with a shot testing Matt Turner. Carles Gil chipped over Dayne St. Clair in the 56th to give New England 1-0. Allende’s 52nd-minute goal was ruled offside. In the 75th minute Suarez’s effort forced a save; German Berterame tapped the rebound for 1-1. Turner made nine saves. Miami statistics vary: one source lists eight shots (five on target) and 1.18 xG; another cites 18 shots, ten on target and 3.0 xG.
Official Statements & Responses
Coach Marko Mitrovic said his team deliberately focused on pressuring Messi, noting the challenge. Defender Gonzalo Lujan blamed fatigue after a tight schedule and coaching change. Manager Guillermo Hoyos praised Suarez’s form and his link with Messi.
Criticism & Opposition
Local analysts called Miami’s play sloppy and out of sync, noting that possession did not create clear chances. Messi’s goalless streak was described as uncharacteristically off-form, and fatigue was cited as a factor.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Shot and xG numbers differ (8 shots, 1.18 xG vs 18 shots, 3.0 xG). Allende’s offside call was not reviewed despite replay evidence.
Why It Matters
The draw kept Miami unbeaten (5-1-4) and second in the Eastern Conference, but the home winless streak heightens pressure on the Messi-Suárez duo and on Hoyos. Turner’s nine saves boost his World Cup prospects.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were just very focused that somebody’s always on Messi, in those pockets, when they have the ball, because no matter what, I think their first option is to play to Messi,” — Marko Mitrovic, head coach, New England Revolution
- “We stepped up our intensity last week, ran a lot, and I think we noticed the fatigue in this game. We started pretty well, but we had a dip in energy and that cost us.” — Gonzalo Lujan, defender, Inter Miami CF
- “Suarez is at a good level,” — Guillermo Hoyos, interim manager, Inter Miami CF
- “He has a connection with Leo that is very important.” — Guillermo Hoyos, interim manager, Inter Miami CF
What's Next
Miami’s next match is against rivals Orlando City on May 2, offering an upcoming chance to break the home winless run. Subsequent fixtures include Toronto, Cincinnati, Portland and Philadelphia before the MLS pause for the World Cup.
