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The draws keep piling up at Nu Stadium. Inter Miami made their home debut under new head coach Guillermo Hoyos on Saturday, settling for a disappointing 1–1 stalemate against the New England Revolution, having previously opened the venue with back-to-back 2–2 draws against Austin FC and Red Bull New York under Javier Mascherano's watch.
The Herons created numerous opportunities throughout Saturday's contest, registering 18 shots with 10 on target, but were repeatedly denied by a sharp performance from U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner, who will be hoping his second consecutive standout showing helps attract the attention of USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino and secure him the starting spot heading into the World Cup.
After a goalless opening half, the Revolution broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when Dor Turgeman dispossessed Miami center back Maxi Falcón from a throw-in, allowing Carles Gil to chip a near-post finish past Dayne St. Clair.
Miami leveled in the 76th minute when midfielder Rodrigo De Paul threaded a perfectly timed pass to striker Luis Suárez, whose effort rebounded into the path of Germán Berterame, who converted to secure a third consecutive draw at Nu Stadium.
Here is Sports Illustrated's full breakdown of the match, complete with report card grades for every Inter Miami player who took the field.
Inter Miami Report Card vs. New England Revolution (3-4-3)
GK: Dayne St. Clair—D: While the Canadian international produced several important saves in the opening 60 minutes, he failed to adjust his positioning to protect his near post after Turgeman beat Falcón, allowing Carles Gil to slot in a clean chipped finish and put the visitors ahead 1–0.
RCB: Gonzalo Luján—C: Charged with containing the wide threats of Peyton Miller and Turgeman's diagonal runs, Luján adopted a highly physical defensive approach, completing three defensive actions on the night.
CB: Maxi Falcón—F: The match began with visible communication breakdowns as Miami and Falcón adapted to a back-three system, and things deteriorated from there. On New England's opener, Falcón hesitated on a clearance despite having sufficient time, before Carles Gil stripped him of possession and chipped past St. Clair. Given the Uruguayan defender's persistent struggles, it remains puzzling that Miami continue to rely on him as the anchor of their backline.
CLB: Micael—C: If Micael could renegotiate his Inter Miami contract, he might well consider it. Given how frequently he has been forced to cover for Falcón's errors, he has proven himself an essential component of Miami's defensive structure. Yet he has repeatedly been caught out of position while attempting to address other defensive issues.
RWB: Facundo Mura—C: The 27-year-old Argentine struggled to generate meaningful chances in an attacking capacity, as right back remains a problematic position for the Herons.
CM: Rodrigo De Paul—A: Following a sluggish start to the campaign, the Argentine international has been in fine form over recent weeks, and Saturday was no exception. He demonstrated sharp vision and composure in possession, earning a secondary assist on Berterame's equalizer.
CM: David Ruíz—C: The young midfielder filled in for the suspended Yannick Bright and provided a solid platform for De Paul to thrive. While he didn't make a dramatic impact in his third start of the season, he gave De Paul the freedom to push forward — and he was fortunate that Gil failed to convert a free kick that followed a risky challenge from Ruíz.
LWB: Noah Allen—C: Deployed in a wingback role with greater attacking freedom, the Greek youth international was lively along the flank and showed willingness to take on defenders in search of crossing opportunities.
RW: Lionel Messi—C: The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was heavily involved, accumulating 98 touches, but struggled to make a decisive impact after starting on the wing before transitioning to a more central role in the second half.
ST: Luis Suárez—B+: The Uruguayan forward has grown in confidence under Hoyos and made several incisive runs in behind the defensive line throughout the match, including a 71st-minute dash onto a curled pass from De Paul, only to be shoved from behind — prompting loud but unanswered penalty appeals. Shortly after, he made the key run and effort that led directly to Berterame's goal.
LW: Germán Berterame—A: Germán Berterame served as the focal point under Mascherano, but his transition into a supporting role — facilitating overlapping runs from Messi and Suárez against New England — revealed a new dimension to his game. In the 38th minute, he played a delicate chipped ball to Messi, who couldn't control the chance, before positioning himself perfectly to tap in a rebound for his third goal in four matches.
SUB: Tadeo Allende (46')—B-: The standout performer from the 2025 MLS Cup playoff run, Allende made an instant impression upon entering at halftime, making sharp runs to receive through balls from De Paul and other midfielders.
SUB: Ian Fray (69')—C: The Jamaican international brought more attacking intent than Noah Allen after coming on, putting a shot off target and delivering two crosses during a late push for a winner.
SUB: Preston Plambeck (69')—B: The 20-year-old made his MLS debut in this fixture, having signed a short-term deal from Inter Miami CF II just hours before kickoff. He tested Turner with one shot from range but was unable to find the net.
SUB: César Abadia-Reda (76')—C: Called up from Inter Miami CF II, Abadia-Reda helped shore up the defensive shape in the closing stages.
Subs not used: Rocco Ríos Novo (GK), Daniel Sumalla, Alexander Shaw, Santiago Morales, Dániel Pintér
Winners and Losers
Winner: Rodrigo De Paul
After a slow start to the season, Rodrigo De Paul has been in outstanding form of late. The Argentine was behind many of the most impressive moments in Saturday's match.
In the first half, he consistently played looping balls from the edge of the box as he drifted wide from his central midfield position. However, it was his incisive ground-level passes in the second half that proved decisive — first contributing to an offside goal from Tadeo Allende, before releasing Luis Suárez through on goal, which ultimately led to Berterame's rebound finish.
Just weeks ago, questions were being raised about whether he would earn a place in Argentina's World Cup squad as an underperforming MLS midfielder. It's clear he took that criticism seriously, elevating his game over the past four matches to record three assists and a goal.
Loser: Maxi Falcón
Carles Gil comes out of nowhere to open the scoring for the @NERevolution in Miami. 🌬️ pic.twitter.com/VSePHaYZ02
Maxi Falcón has become Inter Miami's biggest defensive liability and has been directly responsible for the team dropping points this season, including in all three matches at Nu Stadium. This week, he became overly preoccupied with a physical duel against Dor Turgeman, allowing Carles Gil to easily strip him of the ball and finish into the net.
While he appeared more comfortable in the back three than he has in a back four — which often leaves him out of position — it has become abundantly clear that he lacks the physicality, pace, and technical quality required to contain the frequently high-caliber attacks found across MLS.
What's Next For Inter Miami?
After completing three matches across three cities in the span of eight days, the Herons will enjoy a full week of rest as they gear up for the second Florida Derby clash against Orlando City on Saturday, marking the first time the rivalry fixture has been hosted at Nu Stadium.