May 15, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Inter Miami CF News Release
Inter Miami CF earned a 2-2 draw with D.C. United at DRV PNK Stadium. Ecuadorian striker Leonardo Campana scored his seventh goal in all competitions this season, while defender Damion Lowe scored his first MLS goal, to extend the club’s unbeaten home streak to four.
Lineup Notes
Inter Miami opened the match with a starting XI featuring a number of changes following the team’s midweek U.S. Open Cup win over South Georgia Tormenta FC. Drake Callender once again started in goal; DeAndre Yedlin, Lowe, Chris McVey, and Kieran Gibbs formed the backline; Gregore, Jean Mota, and Bryce Duke lined up as the midfield trio; Robert Taylor and Ariel Lassiter started on the wings alongside striker Campana.
The match marked the return of Lowe, who started against D.C. after missing Inter Miami’s last two matches, while Campana, Gibbs and Mota started after resting in the team’s midweek match. Callender, meanwhile, started his third consecutive match for the First Team, his longest such run for Inter Miami. Ryan Sailor appeared on the bench following his MLS debut in the team’s last MLS regular season match.
After a weather delay of just over an hour to start the match, Inter Miami opened proceedings with a number of ambitious counter attacks and lively dribbling. Notably, the winger duo of Taylor and Lassiter pushed forward frequently while Duke attacked through the middle.
Inter Miami was forced into a first-half substitution, with Gibbs coming off injured in the 29th minute. He was replaced by Sailor, making his second consecutive MLS appearance after starting against Charlotte FC for his MLS debut last weekend.
Two minutes later, the hosts took the lead. McVey, who moved to left back following the substitution, took on several defenders and passed to Campana in the box, who then played a one-touch ball down the left wing to Lassiter. The Costa Rican then crossed a ball into Campana, who met the ball in…
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