Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami 2–1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on 27 September 2026. Jamal Thiaré scored the stoppage-time winner after Lionel Messi's free kick had cancelled out Josef Martínez's penalty. The result moved Columbus to 29 points, according to the club's report.
The three goals
Martínez opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Messi brought Miami level with a free kick, but Thiaré's stoppage-time goal gave Columbus the win. The club and MLS match reports confirm all three scorers.
What did the result mean for the standings?
Columbus's post-match report records 29 points from 27 matches. MLS says the Crew moved four points behind ninth-place New York City FC in the Eastern Conference. Those figures describe the position immediately after this match, not a permanently live table.
Use the official MLS standings for both clubs' current positions, points and games played. Select the 2026 Eastern Conference table and distinguish the live table from the completed-match standings, which update after each match ends.
Columbus's next league match
Columbus and MLS list an away match against Orlando City on 10 October 2026. For Ethiopian viewers, check the local calendar date as well as the time: an evening fixture in the United States can fall on the following day in East Africa. Confirm the match and time zone on the official schedule before setting a reminder.
Quick answers
What was the Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami score?
Columbus won 2–1 on 27 September 2026. Josef Martínez and Jamal Thiaré scored for Columbus; Lionel Messi scored for Miami.
How many points did Columbus have after the win?
Columbus's official post-match report says the club had 29 points from 27 matches. Check the MLS table for subsequent changes.
Where can I find the current standings for both teams?
Use the official MLS standings and select the 2026 Eastern Conference. The match score alone is not a complete league table.
