Three Up, Three Down: Inter Miami manages 1-1 draw at Orlando, moves to within four points of last playoff spot
After each match, site co-expert Matthew Clark and I pick three players we felt most impacted the game for the Herons — and which three didn’t.
![Orlando City SC supporters display the colors before Sunday’s 1-1 draw against short-handed Inter Miami, who played without Messi, Alba and Busquets. Orlando City SC supporters display the colors before Sunday’s 1-1 draw against short-handed Inter Miami, who played without Messi, Alba and Busquets.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3700,h_2081,x_0,y_234/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/502/01hb51dpe15ktxjq4y3z.jpg)
DeAndre Yedlin, B+
[KEN] The captain in Messi’s absence lived up to his responsibilities, working hard on both ends of the pitch, defending his teammates and communicating with teammates and officials alike. Yedlin’ s pace and experience served him well tracking back to snuff out counter attacks, and he became a ball carrier and distributor when the Herons stopped trying to outkick Orlando’s coverage and instead began using the field’s width to move the ball forward on the wings.
[MATT] I'm not that impressed with Yedlin but his big benefit to the squad on Sunday was communication. I don't know that I see his play as being extraordinary, but keeping things in line with the team during a playoff push and a rivalry match is nothing to sneeze at.