New York Red Bulls - Inter Miami summary: score, goals and highlight | MLS
New York Red Bulls - Inter Miami: As it happened
New York Red Bulls hit four past Inter Miami in stunning home victory.
The Herons were looking to prove that they can perform without Lionel Messi but were behind after just two minutes when Lewis Morgan came back to haunt his former team. NYRB could have been further ahead in the first half but were held to a one-goal lead at the break.
Soon after halftime they doubled their advantage as Morgan added a second. He turned provided 15 minutes later and made a stunning attacking run to set up Wikelman Carmona for the Red Bulls' third of the game. Shortly after Morgan scored again to complete his hat trick and secure a resounding 4-0 victory for NYRB. Incredibly, the impressive Dante Vanzier claims the assists for all four goals.
It's a wake-up call for Inter Miami but today is all about the resurgent New York Red Bulls, who put in a performance that ranks among the very best that we've seen from an MLS side in 2024.
Famous win for New York Red Bulls
Inter Miami had made an impressive start to the 2024 campaign but they were thoroughly outplayed by NYRB. Former Miami forward Lewis Morgan was decisive for the hosts, scoring three and creating a fourth to pile the pain on his former employer.
Miami were without some key players, but this performance will be a real concern for Tata Martino going forward.
FINAL: Lewis Morgan leads NYRB to impressive victory
Peeep peeeep peeeeeeeep
New York Red Bulls run out 4-0 winners over a sub-par Inter Miami side. A real statement performance from NYRB!
Inter Miami clip another ball forward towards Campana but he can't bring it down. The Herons have ran out of ideas here, a chastening defeat for Tata Martino's side.
Luis Suarez bundles through the challenges on the edge of the box to make space for a shot. It's a decent opening but he snatches at the shot and it bounces wide of the post.
It's a little surprising to see Suarez, Busquets and Jordi Alba remaining on the field until the very end. Their legs will need to be rested this season and there's been nothing left for Miami to play for in the past 20 minutes.
There will be five minutes of added time, the fourth official has announced.
The Herons have been poor but young Alfonso has shown something on the left wing for them in the second half. He looks pacey and direct and a useful contrast to Miami's more stationary forwards.
Inter Miami are nearly on the scoreboard as Sean Nealis deflects a Luis Suarez cross onto his own crossbar.
Sergio Busquets is dispossessed midway inside his own half but the referee awards a foul to Inter Miami. That looked a little soft.
Ronald and Mitchell come on. Stroud and Morgan are replaced.
Lewis Morgan receives a standing ovation after contributing three goals and an assist today.
Noah Allen
A third Inter Miami player is booked for an angry reaction to the officials.
It's been that sort of day, for the Herons.
Jordi Alba
The Inter Miami left back is booked for his angry reaction after that foul.
Jordi Alba is penalised for a free kick near the touchline, a clumsy challenge made out of frustration.
Strong run from Campana to come forward and find Suarez on the left. He holds the ball up well but allows NYRB the chance to get back into shape.
Their attack loses momentum.
There's a double change for the hosts. Vanzier and Gjangaar and replaced by Hall and Ngoma for the final stages.
Julian Hall, incredibly, is just 15 years old!
VAR decision - No goal!
After a quick glance at the screen the referee decides to award the foul, wiping out Noah Allen's goal.
We're back to 4-0!
VAR check - Foul
Hold on, the challenge by Alfonso is being looked at by the referee in the pitch-side monitor...
Gooooooaaaaal! Noah Allen
The visitors get one back and it's the Floridian native who finishes brilliantly after good work from Alfonso on the left flank.
Neat play from Inter Miami, at long last.
Ryan Sailor and Casas de Abadal come on for Inter Miami. Tomas Aviles and Julian Gressel are replaced.
Watch: Lewis Morgan grabs his hat trick
He impressed during his time playing for Inter Miami but Lewis Morgan has taken that to a different level today. The NYRB striker completes his stunning hat trick with this goal.
This is one-way traffic now, with NYRB completely dominant.
Phew...
After a breathless spell of action NYRB have raced into a four-goal lead, taking advantage of an Inter Miami side who struggle in transitions. They have outplayed the Herons and deserve their healthy lead.
Goooooooaaaaaaal! Lewis Morgan
Incredible! He's got a hat trick against his former team!
Inter Miami want a penalty at the other end of the field but it's a brilliant counterattack from NYRB and a confident finish from Morgan.
NYRB curl in another corner kick and Dylan Nealis is penalised for a clumsy challenge at the back post.
Inter Miami are still appealing for a foul on Tomas Aviles on the halfway line, but the referee saw nothing wrong with the challenge and the goal will stand. Lewis Morgan has been absolutely outstanding today and claims an assist to add to his brace of goals.
Gooooooaaaaaal! Wikelman Carmona
Sensational work from Lewis Morgan on the left flank to charge through the Miami defence. He gets into the box and pulls the ball back to Carmona who fires home from close range.
The Red Bulls have a three-goal lead!
Brilliant work from Luis Suarez on the left flank. He curls in a left-footed cross towards Campana, but the Ecuadorian's striker goes just wide of the post.
Franuel Amaya's corner is a dangerous one but Inter Miami defend it well.
Powerful running from Stroud on the left to make progress. He finds Morgan on the edge of the box and the goalscorer curls in a cross. The first ball is cleared but it lands at the feet of Duncan on the edge of the box. He shoots, it's pushed wide by Dos Santos.
Corner kick to Inter Miami.
Gressel's corner kick goes all the way out to Luis Suarez at the back post. He whips in a front post cross and Meara gets across well to block.
First touch for Leo Alfonso. He does well on the left and wins Inter Miami a corner kick.
Noah Allen clips the ball out to Jordi Alba on the left. He curls in a cross but it misses Suarez and Campana in the box.
Leo Alfonso and Yarrick Bright come on for the Herons. Robert Taylor and Lawson Sunderland are replaced.
Inter Miami are enjoying a bit more of the possession but still look susceptible at the back to those sharp Red Bulls counterattacks. It looks like Tata Martino is readying some changes.
Watch: Lewis Morgan doubles NYRB lead
Here's the second goal from Lewis Morgan against his former team. The finish is almost identical to his goal in the first half, firing low and hard past CJ dos Santos.
Good ball down the wing to Jordi Alba, who finds Luis Suarez in the middle. The Miami forward recycles the ball and gets his team up the field.
Inter Miami need to get something going here. They have failed to pose any threat behind the NYRB backline, allowing them to push up the field and press the Miami defence at will.
Inter Miami play the ball forward to Luis Suarez, who holds the ball well and wins a free kick for his team.
Goooooooaaaaaal! Lewis Morgan
The former Heron has his second of the game, finishing brilliantly after a poor give-away from Tomas Aviles.
Morgan has looked brilliant so far this afternoon!
NYRB win the ball high and look to create a quick chance. Vanzier tries to whip in a cross but loses his footing and the ball bounces out for a goal kick.
The rain has slowed at the Red Bull Arena, giving the game a slightly less frantic feeling. Suarez tries to feed a pass through to Sunderland but it's a little under-hit.
No changes for either team at the break but Inter Miami have started well in the second half.
Lawson Sunderland head the ball through to Luis Suarez, who briefly looks to have a sight of goal, but he can't quite reach the pass.
And we're back!
Finally, Inter Miami are back on the field and the second half is underway.
Inter Miami behind in rain-soaked New York
The Herons were outplayed in the first half at Red Bull Arena, thrown off their game by an impressive 45 minutes from the New York Red Bulls.
As we wait for the second half to start the hosts have been out on the field for a good four minutes, waiting for Inter Miami to emerge from the tunnel.
Watch: Lewis Morgan fires NYRB ahead
He was one of Inter Miami's best performers in their early season in MLS but Lewis Morgan has come back to haunt his former team today. The New York Red Bulls forward has combined brilliantly with Dante Vanzier throughout the first half and opened the scoring in the first few minutes.
Peeep peeeeeep peeeeeeeep
Half time at Red Bull Arena and the hosts have a well-deserved lead.
Inter Miami need to improve if they are to get back into this game after the break.
NYRB have a free kick on the halfway line. Dylan Nealis clips the ball forward on the right but it's overhit and goes out for a throw-in.
That'll be it for the first half.
We'll have one minute of added time at the end of the first half.
Miami continue to push and the ball is worked to Luis Suarez. He tries to curl one past Ryan Meara but it's easily saved.
Inter Miami break up-field with Lawson and Jordi Alba on the left. The Spaniard cross the ball for Campana in the middle but he can't quite get his head on it.
NYRB are continuing to push for a goal in the final moments of the first half.
A loose ball into the Miami box drops at the feet of Amaya. He lashes a left-footed volley goalwards but it's a little too high and misses the target.
Tomas Aviles does well to stop Dante Vanzier in his tracks. NYRB win a throw-in.
More good play from Dante Vanzier to combine with Franuel Amaya but Miami pinch the ball back.
Inter Miami come forward again down the left. The ball is tossed into the middle, Lawson Sunderland heads it forward but it bounces out for a goal kick.
Julian Gressel finally takes the corner kick. It's whipped in low and is easily cleared by NYRB.
Miami try to deliver again but the ball goes out for a goal kick for the hosts.
Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba want a free kick for that challenge. There didn't look to be anything wrong with Nealis' challenge.
Franuel Amaya's cross-field pass is cut out and Miami try to take advantage. Jordi Alba makes good progress down the left flank before being stopped in his tracks by Dylan Nealis.
Inter Miami win the corner kick.
The hosts try to clip a long pass down the line but the ball goes out for a Miami throw-in. The Herons look to build something now.
Lawson Sunderland loses the ball for Miami and NYRB come forward again.
Lewis Morgan tries his luck from distance but he's closed down by Tomas Aviles. The ball is deflected out for a corner kick.
Big chance! NYRB
Inter Miami try to build down the right but they lose the ball and work it forward to Dante Vanzier. The NYRB striker leaves Noah Allen for dead but fires wide of the target from close range.
The hosts should be further ahead!
More good work from the Red Bulls going forward. Kryvtsov is forced to play the ball behind for another corner kick.
Big chance! NYRB
NYRB roll the ball into the feet of Morgan, who flicks it around the corner to Vanzier. The striker is through on goal but drags his shot wide of the post.
That was nearly a role reversal of the early goal!
Good defensive work from Campana but the Red Bulls retain possession.
Big chance! Inter Miami
Sloppy defending from NYRB allows Robert Taylor to win the ball in their penalty box. He pokes the ball to Luis Suarez but he can't get his effort on target.
That's better from Inter Miami.
Leonardo Campana wins a free kick in the NYRB half. The hosts win it back and look to launch a swift counterattack but the ball goes out for a Miami throw-in on their left.
Luis Suarez
The Uruguayan is furious with... something. He berates the referee and receives a yellow card for his troubles.
More good play from Morgan and Vanzier to work some space for the latter on the right flank. He tries to cross but it's deflected out for a corner kick.
Good tackle from Lawson Sunderland to halt a Red Bulls attack.
Luis Suarez wins a free kick on the halfway line, doing well to bring down a long pass.
That'll give the Miami backline a bit of respite.
Luis Suarez and Andres Reyes wrestle for the ball in the NYRB box. Suarez goes down and wants a penalty but the ball bounces to Jordi Alba on the left of the box.
The Spaniard has a pop but his shot flies over the crossbar.
Inter Miami enjoy a bit of possession in their own half but their hassled by the NYRB forwards. This is a test of Miami's ball-playing abilities.
More good play from NYRB as Amaya finds Morgan on the edge of the box. He looks to strike at goal but can't make a clean connection and it's easily saved.
Inter Miami have made a bit of a change in midfield to help deal with Venzier when the NYRB striker drops deep. Gressel and Busquets are now playing in a double pivot, Lawson Sunderland has a freer role further forward.
That's evidence of the fast start made by the hosts.
Fanuel Amaya takes the corner kick from the right. His cross is punched away by Dos Santos but NYRB regain possession.
It's clipped back into the box but Andres Reyes is penalised for a foul.
Vanzier tries to find Morgan running in behind again. Kryvtsov comes across to intercept and concedes a corner kick.
The NYRB duo have looked sharp up front.
Jordi Alba makes good progress down the left and aims for Suarez in the middle. His cross is a little too lofted and Meara comes out to claim it.
Serhiy Kryvtsov
The Inter Miami defender gets a booking for that tackle on Morgan.
Lewis Morgan is back to his feet but definitely seems to be limping slightly after that challenge. NYRB will be eager to see their scorer remain on the field.
Serhiy Kryvtsov is penalised for a late challenge on Lewis Morgan on the halfway line.
Tomas Aviles makes a charging run down the right flank for Inter Miami, winning a throw-in for his team near the corner flag.
Good play from NYRB to play the ball out of defence under pressure from Inter Miami. They will need to be brave to continue their style of play in these tricky conditions.
First foray forward from Inter Miami finds Robert Taylor in space on the right. He tries to curl in a deep cross but gets the angle all wrong and his delivery goes out for a goal kick.
Watch: Lewis Morgan fires NYRB ahead early
The hosts have the lead and it's the finish of a confident striker that puts them ahead. Lewis Morgan scored the winner against FC Dallas two weeks ago and he's got them on their way again today.
The home crowd are in great voice after that early goal, braving the soggy conditions to celebrate that bright start.
Their opening goal came from a clever flick from Dante Vanzier to put the ball into the path of Lewis Morgan, who bagged his third goal of the season.
Gooooaaaaal! Lewis Morgan
The Red Bulls catch Miami sleeping with some neat interplay on the edge of the box and Lewis Morgan finishes confidently from the angle.
Brilliant start for the hosts!
As expected, Inter Miami are lining up in a 5-3-2 formation with Robert Taylor and Jordi Alba starting as the two wing-backs.
Back-up Inter Miami goalkeeper CJ dos Santos is called upon in the opening seconds and does well to charge out of his goal and clear the danger.
That'll give him some early confidence.
And we're away!
Inter Miami get things started at Red Bull Arena...
Tension builds at Red Bull Arena
The two teams are out in New York and we're now just minutes away from kick-off. The rain has barely stopped pouring all day but the pitch is in impressively good condition.
We're all set for a fascinating afternoon of MLS action...
The players are out at a sodden Red Bull Arena for today's game. Inter Miami are looking to maintain their impressive start to the 2024 campaign. NYRB are hoping to stop them.
Kick-off to come shortly...
Damp conditions in New York for NYRB-Miami clash
It's a wet afternoon in the Big Apple for today's meeting of New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami. There had been concern of floods near to the stadium today, but local officials were able to confirm that the game could go ahead safely.
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Luis Suarez looks to keep Best XI spot
Last weekend Luis Suarez came off the bench to score twice and turn the game on it's head for Inter Miami. That game-winning brace secured Suarez a place in the MLS Team of the Week, alongside two other Golden Boot contenders.
Leonardo Campana was also named on the bench in the select XI and starts for Inter Miami today. The Herons will, however, be without Federico Redondo for today's game. The young midfielder is on international duty with Argentina's Under-23 squad.
What are the key battles for NYRB - Inter Miami?
Kick-off is fast approaching and there's a number of fascinating sub-plots to today's game. This weekend's fixture come in the middle of a FIFA international date, meaning that a number of key players with be unavailable due to international duty.
A number of unproven players have been given opportunities from the start today and will be hoping to impress their respective managers. Ahead of the game former New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy star Steve Jolley outlines a few of the players he's looking forward to watching today...
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We're around 30 minutes away from kick-off at Red Bull Arena, where NYRB host Inter Miami to get this weekend's MLS action underway. We will be bringing you full text commentary here with all of the goals, but you can also choose to stream the game with Apple TV's MLS Season Pass.
Here's everything you need to know...
Inter Miami in the house
The Herons look relaxed as they arrive at Red Bull Arena ahead of today's MLS clash against New York Red Bulls. Tata Martino has gone for an attacking starting XI with both Leonardo Campana and Luis Suarez in the forward line, Robert Taylor and Jordi Alba starting as two offensive-minded wing-backs.
Those decisions will give Inter Miami real fire-power in the final third but they will have to be careful against an NYRB side famed for their hard-working, high-pressing nature.
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Tata Martino has been forced into a number of changes for today's game but is still able to name a strong, albeit Messi-less, team to take on the New York Red Bulls. Here's everything you need to know about the Herons' selection issues as they look to continue their positive start to the 2024 campaign...
And here's the Inter Miami team news...
As expecting Inter Miami stick with the 5-3-2 formation favoured by Tata Martino in recent weeks. Leonardo Campana and Luis Suarez start up front, CJ dos Santos gets his first start of the season in goal.
We're still waiting for the Inter Miami starting XI, but one name that will certainly not be on the team sheet is Lionel Messi. The Argentine suffered a reoccurrence of the hamstring issue that he struggled with over pre-season and has not been included in the matchday squad for today's game.
Here's what we know about Messi's injury and when we're expecting him to return to play for Inter Miami...
NYRB starting XI to take on Inter Miami
Here's how the home side line up today. As mentioned, Emil Forsberg is on international duty and therefore unavailable for today's game. Lewis Morgan scored the winner in the recent win over FC Dallas and he leads the line up front.
Inter Miami arrive at Red Bull Arena
The Herons are just an hour away from kick-off in the first of a two-parter in New York City. Today they take on the New York Red Bulls and will return to the Big Apple next weekend for another away fixture against New York City FC. Miami are without a number of key players but will be firm favourites for today's game.
We should have team news for you in the next few minutes...
The Red Bulls have landed!
What an entrance! The New York Red Bulls arrive at their home stadium for today's game, taking on a Messi-less Inter Miami.
NYRB have looked improved this season and were bolstered by the off-season arrival of Emil Forsberg. However the former RB Leipzig player is currently away on international duty for Sweden and will not be involved today.
A number of key absences have forced Inter Miami to call up players from the youth team in order to fill out their squad for today's game. The Herons have incredible strength in certain areas but their roster is not deep.
Here's a look at the players who could make their MLS debuts today...
Inter Miami focused on another three points
The Herons bounced back well from their first defeat of the season (3-2 against CF Montreal) and picked up a hard-fought victory over DC United last weekend. Once again they are without Lionel Messi but know that they need another strong performance to keep up their early-season momentum.
Inter Miami go into today's game as clear favourites but they are without a number of players who have impressed this season. Here's our look ahead to Inter Miami's possible starting XI for this one...
The FIFA international break may have brought European soccer to a halt but MLS is marching on with a full compliment of fixtures this weekend.
First up is a fascinating encounter between New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami. The Herons are without a number of key players and will find themselves pushed to the limit but a NYRB side that is famed for it's high-octane style.
We know that there's no Lionel Messi for Miami, we'll have full team news very shortly...