MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Earns 1-1 Draw Against Columbus Crew in Breeze Airways Carolina Challenge Cup Opener

In the 87th minute, however, Columbus equalized; Gyasi Zardes hit a ball across the face of goal to Derrick Etienne Jr., whose first shot was impressively saved from close range by Diop, but the rebound found him and he scored on the second chance. The scoreline held for the remainder of the match, resulting in a 1-1 draw in Charleston.

Inter Miami made a number of changes throughout the match, first bringing on Acosta for Ulloa in the 29th minute. The team then made a trio of substitutions to start the second half, bringing on Lassiter and Fort Lauderdale CF products Harvey Neville and Abel Caputo in place of Campana, Yedlin and Gregore. Throughout the second half, the team continued to make changes, bringing on Brek Shea, Kieran Gibbs, Aimé Mabika and Fort Lauderdale CF product Shaan Hundal for Allen, Mota, McVey and Higuaín.