Inter Miami rallies late for 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati in playoff race

Inter Miami rallied for a 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati after Cincinnati scored twice late, with Luis Suárez opening the scoring and Riquelme Fillipi rescuing a point in the 90th minute. Miami is third in the Eastern Conference, two points behind New England, with two regular-season games remaining. Miami and Cincinnati meet again Sunday in a pivotal race for the No. 2 playoff seed, while Cincinnati remains in contention for a higher playoff position. MLS announced that Miami and Cincinnati will open its 14-game 2027 sprint season on Feb. 19 as the league transitions to a schedule aligned with international calendars.