WASHINGTON -- Baltasar Rodríguez scored his first career goal in MLS for Inter Miami in a 1-1 tie with D.C. United on Saturday night. D.C. (4-15-9), which is winless in 11 consecutive games, was eliminated from playoff contention.

Inter Miami went to D.C. United looking for an easy three points, but they left two on the table and could regret that in the long term. While taking on a team that has now gone winless in 11 matches could have been a straightforward task,