James Sands scored a dramatic equalizer five minutes into second-half stoppage time, helping New York City secure a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami in MLS on Saturday.
Miami, leading the Supporters' Shield standings by eight points, nearly clinched victory but let their lead slip in the dying moments. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez returned after being rested midweek, but it was substitute Leonardo Campana who put Miami ahead with a goal 15 minutes from time, only for Sands to salvage a point for the hosts.
New York started strong, with Santiago Rodriguez hitting the post from a curling free-kick, while Matt Freese made a save against Messi. The first half featured few clear chances, but Keaton Parks and Alonso Martinez both threatened for NYCFC early in the second half.
In the 75th minute, Miami took the lead when Jordi Alba assisted Campana for a close-range finish. However, Sands turned the tide with his header from Rodriguez's corner in stoppage time, marking his first MLS goal and igniting celebrations at Yankee Stadium.
Data Debrief: Miami Miss Record Pace
Miami entered the match with 63 points from 29 games and aimed to join the New England Revolution's historic 2021 season, which saw them accumulate 66 points after 30 matches. Sands's late equalizer not only dashed those hopes but also maintained NYCFC’s strong record against Miami, who they have only lost to once in 11 meetings (seven wins, three draws), with the last three encounters ending in draws.
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