Miami FC’s playoff run came to a heartbreaking end Saturday night, falling 3-2 to Louisville City FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinal at Lynn Family Stadium.
The South Florida side delivered an impressive first-half performance, taking a 2-0 lead into the break. Arney Rocha opened the scoring in the 19th minute, finishing off an assist from Mason Tunbridge, before Riyon Tori doubled Miami’s advantage in the 32nd minute.
Miami carried its two-goal lead into the second half, looking to secure a place in the Eastern Conference Final. However, Louisville mounted a late comeback, scoring three goals in the final stages of the match. Chris Donovan pulled one back in the 79th minute, Ray Serrano equalized in the 90th, and Tola Showunmi scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time.
Despite the result, Miami FC’s playoff journey was one to remember. After entering the postseason as the eighth seed, Miami stunned the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rowdies in the quarterfinals, advancing on penalties and reaching the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since joining the USL Championship.
The season may have ended, but the fight, determination, and resilience displayed by this group throughout the playoffs will not be forgotten.
Thank you to our players, coaches, staff, and supporters for standing with us every step of the way. This is Miami FC. Vamos Miami!
