Recap | Revs close 2024 season with 6-2 loss at Inter Miami CF

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 19, 2024) – The New England Revolution wrapped up their 2024 MLS season with a 6-2 defeat against Inter Miami CF on Saturday evening at Chase Stadium. Luca Langoni and Dylan Borrero found the net for the Revolution in the first half, both with assistance from Alhassan Yusuf. However, Luis Suarez from Miami responded with two goals to level the game before halftime. In the second half, Lionel Messi entered the match as a substitute and propelled the home team to victory, scoring three goals and providing an assist.

Much like their first encounter with Inter Miami this season, New England kicked off the night strong, scoring a goal just two minutes into the game. Langoni sprinted onto a pass from Yusuf and took advantage of a deflection to find the back of the net, marking his third goal of the season within just 73 seconds. Langoni wraps up the season with five goal contributions in his first ten appearances in MLS.

In the 34th minute, the Revolution extended their lead when Borrero managed to slip the ball between the legs of Inter Miami's goalkeeper, Drake Callender. This marked the Colombian's first goal of the season in his tenth match. Yusuf, returning from an international break with Nigeria, assisted on the goal, collecting his second assist of the year. However, just six minutes later, Suarez scored for the home team, and shortly afterward, he found the back of the net again, bringing the score to 2-2 as both teams headed into halftime.

In the second half, New England kept pushing for a goal, with Giacomo Vrioni coming close twice but just missing the target. The tide turned in favor of Miami when Lionel Messi came onto the field in the 57th minute. With his very first touch, Messi assisted Benjamin Cremaschi, who scored to put Miami ahead. Bobby Wood seemed to have equalized for the Revolution after redirecting a shot into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to a handball.

Messi sealed the victory by netting three goals, making it impossible for the opposing team to catch up. As a result, Inter Miami surpassed the Revolution's 2021 regular season points record of 73, setting a new MLS high with 74 points.

GAME SUMMARY: Revolution Match #34 on MLS Decision Day (Matchday #38) features New England Revolution facing off against Inter Miami CF on October 19, 2024, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Match Officials: Referee: Alexis Da Silva Assistant Referee: Cory Richardson Assistant Referee: Ryan Graves Fourth Official: Mark Allatin Video Assistant Referee: Geoff Gamble Assistant Video Assistant Referee: TJ Zablocki

Weather: 80°F with a mix of clouds Attendance: 21,550 people

**Scoring Overview:** - NE - Luca Langoni opened the score with an unassisted goal at the 2nd minute. - NE - Dylan Borrero scored his first goal, assisted by Alhassan Yusuf, in the 34th minute. - MIA - Luis Suarez netted his 19th goal with assistance from Hector Martínez and Robert Taylor in the 40th minute. - MIA - Luis Suarez scored again, hitting his 20th goal, with help from Yannick Bright in the 43rd minute. - MIA - Benjamin Cremaschi followed up with his 4th goal, thanks to assists from Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi in the 58th minute. - MIA - Lionel Messi scored his 18th goal, set up by Luis Suarez in the 78th minute. - MIA - Lionel Messi added another, his 19th goal, with assistance from Jordi Alba in the 81st minute. - MIA - Finally, Lionel Messi completed his hat-trick with his 20th goal, courtesy of assists from Luis Suarez and Leo Campana in the 89th minute.

New England Revolution: Aljaž Ivačič; Will Sands, Dave Romney, Xavier Arreaga, Brandon Bye; Alhassan Yusuf, Matt Polster (c); Dylan Borrero, Esmir Bajraktarević (Emmanuel Boateng 87'), Luca Langoni (Nacho Gil 87'); Giacomo Vrioni (Bobby Wood 59').

Unused Substitutes: Earl Edwards Jr., Andrew Farrell, Ian Harkes, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Peyton Miller, Tim Parker.

Inter Miami CF: Drake Callender ©; Jordi Alba, Tomás Avilés, Hector Martínez (substituted by Noah Allen in the 87th minute), Marcelo Weigandt (substituted by Ian Fray in the 89th minute), Julian Gressel (substituted by Lionel Messi in the 57th minute); Benjamin Cremaschi (substituted by Leo Campana in the 87th minute), Sergio Busquets; Robert Taylor (substituted by Diego Gomez in the 58th minute), Yannick Bright, Luis Suarez.

Players who did not see any action include Cole Jensen, Sergii Kryvtsov, Franco Negri, and Lawson Sunderland.

Complete statistics can be found HERE.