"Messi's delightful ball in behind the NYCFC defence was collected by Rodriguez, who took his time before coolly slotting past Matt Freese and into the bottom-right corner. Miami then doubled their lead in the 73rd minute through Messi, who delicately chipped the ball over Fresse after being picked out by Sergio Busquets' defence-splitting pass. Javier Mascherano's team were then awarded a penalty after Rodrigo De Paul was brought down by Justin Haak, with Suarez stepping up to dispatch the resulting spot-kick."
"Elsewhere, the Vancouver Whitecaps left it late to snatch a point at home to the Portland Timbers, with Brian White's 88th-minute strike earning a 1-1 draw at BC Place. Kamal Miller's stunning half-volley from distance had given Portland the lead six minutes before the interval, but there was to be more late drama in the contest. With just two minutes remaining of normal time, White finished from close range from a corner to extend Vancouver's unbeaten league run to five matches."
Inter Miami beat New York City FC 4-0 at Citi Field to secure an MLS playoff berth. Lionel Messi provided the assist for Baltasar Rodriguez's 43rd-minute opener and then scored twice in the second half. Luis Suarez converted a penalty after Rodrigo De Paul was fouled by Justin Haak. NYCFC had chances, including a Nicolas Fernandez shot that hit the post and an Oscar Ustari save to deny Thiago Martins, but missed opportunities proved costly. In a separate match, the Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1-1 with Portland after Brian White's late equaliser extended their unbeaten run.
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