Berterame Bags First Goal as Miami and Red Bulls Trade Blows in 2-2 Thriller

Inter Miami’s newest marquee signing, German Berterame, finally found the back of the net in South Florida, netting a clinical strike that briefly gave the Herons a lead in a pulsating 2-2 draw against the New York Red Bulls. The Mexican international, who arrived from Monterrey earlier this year for a reported $15 million fee, displayed the sharp instincts that made him one of Liga MX's most feared attackers. Connecting with a loose ball in the heart of the penalty area, Berterame rifled a low shot past Red Bulls keeper Ethan Horvath, marking his first official goal in the iconic pink jersey and igniting a raucous celebration at the newly opened Nu Stadium.

The match was a showcase of contrasting styles: Miami’s star-studded possession game versus New York’s relentless high-pressing system. The visitors actually struck first in the 15th minute when Jorge Ruvalcaba finished off a lightning-fast counter-attack. Miami struggled to break through the Red Bulls' defensive block for much of the first half, but the momentum shifted just before the interval. In stoppage time, the promising young Argentine Mateo Silvetti leveled the score, heading home a pinpoint cross from Rodrigo De Paul. Silvetti, the 20-year-old U-22 Initiative player, continues to justify the club's investment with his second goal of the young 2026 campaign.

Miami’s second-half surge, spearheaded by Berterame’s breakthrough, seemed destined to secure their first victory at their new home. With Lionel Messi pulling the strings from midfield and drawing multiple defenders, space opened up for the supporting cast. However, the Red Bulls refused to fold. In the 77th minute, 17-year-old sensation Adri Mehmeti silenced the home crowd, sliding in to redirect a cross from fellow teenager Julian Hall. The goal underscored the youthful vibrancy of the New York roster, which managed to hold firm despite a late barrage of shots from Messi and Luis Suarez.

Statistically, Inter Miami dominated the proceedings, outshooting the Red Bulls 16-5 and holding over 60% of the possession. Yet, a series of heroic saves from Horvath in the final ten minutes—including a spectacular finger-tip stop on a Messi free kick—ensured the points were shared. Miami head coach Javier Mascherano expressed a mix of pride and frustration post-match, noting that while the chemistry between Berterame and the existing core is improving, the defensive lapses on counter-attacks remain a concern.

Currently, Inter Miami sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with 12 points from seven matches (3-1-3 record). They remain unbeaten in their last six league outings but have struggled to turn draws into wins. The New York Red Bulls are close behind in the table with 11 points (3-2-2 record), maintaining their reputation as one of the most difficult teams to beat on the road. Miami’s current roster, featuring the likes of Sergio Reguilón, Facundo Mura, and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, will look to find more consistency as they prepare for a busy mid-week schedule in the U.S. Open Cup.