Miami, FL
MLS Power Rankings: Charlotte FC, Inter Miami CF Rise After Matchday 15
The busiest portion of the MLS regular season continued through Matchday 15, and several teams turned their fortunes with some standout performances.
On Saturday, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF overturned a late 3–1 deficit to grab a 3–3 draw against the Philadelphia Union, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC showed similar fight back as they clawed back from 2–0 to beat Real Salt Lake 3–2.
Then on Sunday, Atlanta United pushed aside their poor start to the season to upset FC Cincinnati 4–2.
All of that plays into some notable shifts in this week’s MLS Power Rankings. If you missed last week’s, check that out here too.
30. D.C. United (Previous: 29)
29. LA Galaxy (Previous: 28)
28. CF Montréal (Previous: 30)
27. Real Salt Lake (Previous: 27)
26. St. Louis CITY SC (Previous: 22)
25. FC Dallas (Previous: 23)
24. Sporting Kansas City (Previous: 26)
23. Atlanta United (Previous: 24)
22. New York Red Bulls (Previous: 25)
21. Toronto FC (Previous: 20)
20. Houston Dynamo (Previous: 21)
19. New England Revolution (Previous: 18)
18. Chicago Fire FC (Previous: 15)
17. Portland Timbers (Previous: 17)
16. Austin FC (Previous: 16)
Charlotte FC snapped a five-game losing skid with a 3–2 win over Columbus Crew SC, and they looked good doing it.
While The Crown didn’t hold much possession, they made the most of their counter-attacking opportunities, highlighted by a two-assist night from Wilfried Zaha. The former Premier League star stood out on several occasions, but none more so than his assist to U.S. men’s national team striker Patrick Agyemang, who scored the 2–1 goal.
It wasn’t a great few weeks for Charlotte, but beating a strong Columbus team to return to the win column should lift some spirits in North Carolina.
The Colorado Rapids did what they were supposed to do this weekend, grabbing three points off a dismal St. Louis CITY SC side.
Darren Yapi did well to turn in the box and fire home the game’s only goal, in what was an otherwise forgettable match that ended the way many expected it would.
For Colorado, it was their second-straight 1–0 win after also beating Real Salt Lake by the same score in last week’s Rocky Mountain Cup matchup, and they will look to carry that stingy form into their next two winnable games against the Portland Timbers and Austin FC.
The San Jose Earthquakes are a bit like Inter Miami, just without the world-class generational superstars. They can certainly score, but their defense hasn’t been as prominent in recent play.
This week, it was a 3–3 draw with the Houston Dynamo, with neither team seeming to have much of a plan other than attacking. It was also the third time in the last five games that San Jose has conceded three goals, and highlighted the continued struggles of Earl Edwards Jr., who has made just four saves on 14 shots this season, between the sticks.
Is it fun to watch as a neutral? Sure, but head coach Bruce Arena won’t be happy with how things are going in San Jose.
It was a largely forgettable Saturday afternoon for the Seattle Sounders, but they can thank a late penalty and the recent form of Albert Rusnák for the 1–0 win over FC Dallas.
Playing as the No. 9, Jesus Ferriera struggled to get into scoring positions, and the game shifted into Seattle’s favor late when MLS Next Pro standout Osaze De Rosario came into the match.
Seattle have a big next few weeks with the FIFA Club World Cup approaching, and still don’t have a surefire goalscoring option, with Jordan Morris and Danny Musovski sidelined with injuries.
New York City FC flexed their muscles at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, putting up a 3–1 win and taking advantage of a shorthanded Chicago Fire FC side that picked up two red cards by the end of the match.
Alonso Martínez scored his eighth goal of the season to start the comeback after Chicago opened the scoring, before Monsef Bakrar and Hannes Wolf added the winning goal and insurance marker.
With four wins, a loss and a draw in their last six games, could New York City FC be turning the corner from an O.K. team to a good one? They are probably still missing one more attacking piece, but the baseline is certainly there.
LAFC won’t be happy after a 2–2 draw against a CF Montréal side that lost to Toronto FC 6–1 the week prior, but they will be happy with the offensive injection Cengiz Ünder and Olivier Giroud offered from the bench.
Giroud scored, much to the delight of the many French supporters in Montréal; however, the breakdowns defensively to allow goals from Giacomo Vrioni and Prince Owusu will be worrying, especially considering the attacking test they will face next Saturday in the FIFA Club World Cup Playoff against Liga MX’s Club América.
Sam Surridge continued to play well for Nashville SC, bagging a brace in a 2–1 win over Toronto FC to bring his season total to eight goals.
It was an overall dominant performance from Nashville, who had 17 shots and 2.02 xG, despite only winning by a single goal. Outside of Surridge’s performance, Hany Mukhtar created five chances and continued his resurgence.
Yet, the most important note from the night came from the bench as U.S. men’s national team center back Walker Zimmerman returned after missing the last six weeks due to a concussion.
Sometimes a draw can feel like a win, and that’s what Inter Miami CF had in their comeback 3–3 effort against the Philadelphia Union.
After weeks of disappointing and uninspiring play, the Herons linked 16 passes in the lead-up to Tadeo Allende’s opening goal, with Tómas Áviles making a deft dribble into space to open up the attacking opportunity.
Lionel Messi’s free-kick and the eventual tying goal from Telasco Segovia certainly made the night more exciting, but the effort and fight from Miami will be something supporters hope for in their upcoming run of games as well.
“I talked to them that we are in a situation that is s—. It is s—. We are in the s—…The only way to see the sun is to give everything,” Mascherano told reporters post-match about his speech to the players. “We showed character and personality; they showed they want to fight their way out of this situation.”
Charlotte FC’s resurgence on Saturday picked Columbus Crew SC apart, and much of that came down to a performance that played to Charlotte’s strengths.
While The Crown had recently become more pragmatic in possession, Columbus controlled 62 percent possession on Saturday, allowing Charlotte to return to their low-possession, high-octane counter-attack.
Without much time on the ball, Charlotte quickly sent through balls to attackers mere moments after regaining possession, which allowed Wilfried Zaha to put up his first two assists in MLS.
Columbus, under head coach Wilfried Nancy, will always want to be a team that controls possession and pace of play, but they face a tough challenge when taking on quick transitions, like Charlotte on their day.
Orlando City SC had an off night, but a 39th-minute strike from Duncan McGuire proved enough for them to grab all three points, extending their unbeaten streak to 12 games against a Portland Timbers side that played flat and without much threat.
Eduard Atuesta had a standout performance in his return after missing four games due to an undisclosed injury, providing the assist on McGuire’s goal and creating three chances.
With McGuire off the mark with his first goal of the season and Atuesta already back thriving, Orlando find themselves as a real threat as the season nears its midmark.
FC Cincinnati became just the third team this season to lose to Atlanta United on Sunday night. Their 4–2 loss actually flattered them too, considering the number of chances they gave up in the first half.
Despite holding 63 percent of the ball, Cincinnati wasn’t able to get much involvement from Evander or Pavel Bucha and struggled to find spaces for Kévin Denkey to attack. Once it was clear they were being overwhelmed by Atlanta’s counter-attack, they also struggled to adapt, all while completing just 30 percent of their crosses.
It was an off-night for Cincinnati. They’ve shown this season how good they can be, and they will hope to return to the win column when they take on their former superstar Luciano Acosta and FC Dallas on Wednesday.
Minnesota United met their match in Austin FC on the weekend, not in terms of a better team, but a clashing style that held them back.
While head coach Eric Ramsay’s team has thrived on little possession, sometimes less than 30 percent, Austin let them have 53 percent possession in their eventual 1–1 draw. Minnesota was unable to rely as much on quick breaks and counterattacks and instead had to rely on a set-piece goal from center back Michael Boxall to help them to a point.
Minnesota is the best transition team in MLS, but their attacking crew of Joaquin Pereyra, Will Trapp, Tani Oluwaseyi, Robin Lod and Kelvin Yeboah struggles when they’re given more time on the ball.
Every week on these MLS Power Rankings, we ask if things can get any better for San Diego FC, and each week, they prove that they can.
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano scored the late winning goal after a cross from Anders Dreyer on Saturday, with his goal and Luca de la Torre’s helping San Diego to a 2–1 win over the struggling LA Galaxy, who had a point ripped from their hands in the final moments.
San Diego has proven every week that they can compete with any team in the Western Conference, and the partnership of Lozano and Dreyer has no limits after 14 matches.
The Philadelphia Union looked like they had Inter Miami all sealed up. Leading 2–0 and 3–1 with another brace from MLS Golden Boot leader Tai Baribo, the Union were firing on all cylinders until late.
The collapse and allowing a Lionel Messi free-kick will sting, but head coach Bradley Carnell’s team continued to prove that they are among the best in MLS. Outside of Baribo’s brace, it was a strong night for midfielders Danley Jean-Jacques and Quinn Sullivan, who continued to showcase their top form in 2025.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC didn’t plan on going down 2–0 within the first four minutes, but they stormed back against Real Salt Lake with a brace from Brian White and a winner from Pedro Vite to return to the win column after back-to-back draws.
Head coach Jesper Sørensen played all his first-choice players outside of the suspended Andres Cubas, so getting a win a week out from its first-ever Concacaf Champions Cup Final was critical, and they did so in inspiring fashion.
White’s brace also brought him to 70 goals in MLS play, and kept him in the MLS Golden Boot conversation.
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Miami, FL
Miami biotech executive was followed into his condo by man who allegedly threw him from 25th floor
A Miami biotech executive was followed into the skyscraper where he lived by the man, accused of pushing him off the building’s 25th floor, newly-released surveillance video shows.
Justin Zelin, 35, was seen walking into Miami Beach’s 47-story Akoya Condominium with a bearded man Corey Hutterli, 37, following behind on Feb. 12 — three days before his death, NBC6 reported.
Zelin, who was wearing a casual outfit, threw away some trash in a garbage can before walking up to the entry door in the high-rise condominium’s parking lot, unaware he would fall to his death.
Hutterli, who was wearing a bucket hat, was following closely behind, carrying bottles of alcohol.
Just three days later, Harvard graduate Zelin called 911 to report a disturbance. During the call, he ordered Hutterli to leave the apartment, WPLG reported.
Zelin, who had worked as a biotechnology equity research analyst at BTIG since January 2021, reportedly shouted, “Get away from me Sasha,” using a nickname Hutterli was known by.
There was a bust-up and cops said, “During said physical altercation defendant Hutterli caused victim Zelin to perish due to blunt force trauma.”
Zelin’s body hit a path on the ground floor, according to surveillance video recorded eight minutes after the 911 call.
Hutterli’s defense team claimed Zelin “went over the balcony” after an alleged mental episode.
They claimed Zelin, who was identified as JZ in court documents, screamed at Hutterli in “what can only be described as a complete break with reality.”
“JZ can be heard ranting, claiming that he was killed by a homeless person, and insisting that he is dead.
“During this mental break, JZ ran in and out of the apartment, and then he went over the balcony of his 25th-floor condo and fell to his death.”
But the state of Hutterli’s body suggested something more sinister had happened. He had scratches on his cheek, and a cut on his thumb.
He was also in what “appears to be an excited state, according to police.
“What’s going on?” a shoeless Hutterli asked one officer.
“Somebody, he freaked out, attacked me.”
The cop asked Hutterli if he was alone, to which he replied, “No I don’t know where he is.
“I kept telling him to relax.”
Hutterli then blurted out, “What is the situation? Did he jump?”
Cops then searched the apartment – which had items strewn inside – and they found Hutterli’s bucket hat.
There were blood spatters on the rails, and clumps of Hutterli’s beard hair were also found.
Blood was also found on Hutterli’s shirt – and they found ketamine in his bag.
Hutterli was arrested on April 8 and faces a second-degree murder charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Cops were able to make an arrest after Zelin’s DNA was discovered on Hutterli’s jacket.
He also faces burglary with assault or battery, possession of a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia charges.
Tributes, meanwhile, were paid to Zelin following his death.
“Justin was one of the best biotech analysts I have ever worked with,” friend Amit Jolly wrote on Linkedin.
“His work was rigorous, thoughtful, and deeply coordinated.
“He had a rare ability to see around corners and articulate complex ideas with clarity and conviction.
“Our field has lost an extraordinary mind, and many of us have lost a trusted voice and friend.”
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade condo owners plead for help after weeks-long elevator outrage impacting residents’ health
Condominium owners near Doral are appealing for help after their buildings have been without elevator service for weeks. They are speaking exclusively with CBS News Miami, sharing stories of hardship amid the area’s suffocating heat. Several owners, who are elderly and have disabilities, say they are struggling to climb the stairs.
This is not the first time the issue has plagued Parkwood Condominiums. Last July, CBS News Miami reported that one building in the complex had been without elevator service for more than a week.
Currently, service has been out at 9240 Fontainebleau Boulevard since May 14. The elevator at 9270 Fontainebleau Boulevard has been out of service since May 15, and the elevator at 9180 Fontainebleau Boulevard is also non-functional, though the duration there is unknown.
Ronald Bedenis, who has lived on the fifth floor of 9240 Fontainebleau Boulevard for 31 years, expressed worry for his wife and others.
“It’s terrible. People are having a really difficult time,” Bedenis said. “My wife cannot go out. I have an 80-year-old woman who cannot go down the stairs. Another neighbor is 104 years old, and she is in a wheelchair. How is she supposed to get down and buy food?”
His neighbor, 68-year-old Sandra Hanson, shared her struggle. “It is horrible. It is very bad because my husband is 80 years old and he cannot walk. He is very sick. He is stressed out,” Hanson said.
At 9270 Fontainebleau Boulevard, 77-year-old heart patient Luis Jorge said the outage is impacting his health.
“They put two catheters in my heart before, and I have another operation coming up,” Jorge said. “To go down is not a problem. But to go up is a problem. We called, and there is no one to talk to. I feel like I am in prison”.
His neighbor, Iris Hernandez, called the situation “frustrating”.
“It’s a big hardship, and I am in disbelief,” Hernandez said. “I feel like I am in a nightmare. I would like to see the elevator fixed”.
CBS News Miami contacted Atlas Property Management Services in Doral and received a statement from Joaquin Alvarez, the property manager.
Alvarez reported some progress at 9270 Fontainebleau Boulevard, where a damaged property edge was repaired, but they are waiting for a control card. At 9240 Fontainebleau Boulevard, Alvarez said the elevator had a damaged valve, and he expected a new one to be installed by the end of the week. He confirmed the Condominium Association had authorized repairs.
For 9180 Fontainebleau Boulevard, Alvarez said the problem involves a defective control board, which the elevator company is working with the manufacturer to resolve. He noted the issue has been ongoing “for a while” but did not provide a repair completion date for that building.
South Florida developers knocked out a combined $115 million in construction loans for Miami condo towers that are nearly sold out, as the demand for hospitality-branded residences heats up in the region.
North Development paid off a $70 million loan to Forman Capital and Core Capital for Domus Brickell Park, while Rosso Development and Midtown Development paid off a $45 million mortgage to Arkansas-based Bank OZK for The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami.
The projects have hit major milestones.
North’s 172-unit Domus Brickell Park recently opened and has posted 120 closings, while Rosso and Midtown’s 228-unit Standard Residences is nearing completion with only five units left to sell.
North Development, a partnership between Ricardo Dunin’s Oak Capital and Juan Carlos Tassara’s Edifica, paid off its loan in April for the building at 1611 Southwest Second Avenue.
The project offers a mix of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units that are short-term rental friendly. Units were marketed from the $600,000s to $1.2 million.
Zyscovich Architects is the architect, and Urban Robot Associates is the interior design firm. Amenities include the Peacock Room, which Dunin previously described as an activated lobby with food and beverage concepts, a market, and co-working spaces for guests and the public that were inspired by the ACE hotel in New York.
The payoff comes as North pushes ahead with Domus Brickell Center, another short-term-rental-friendly condo tower nearby. The developer said that 35-story, 579-unit project at 1034 Southwest Second Avenue is more than 50 percent sold and ahead of schedule. Less than a year ago, the project secured $220 million in financing, consisting of $180 million in C-PACE funding from Coral Gables-based Bayview PACE and a $40 million mortgage from Core Capital.
A few miles north, Rosso Development and Midtown Development paid off a $45 million construction loan for The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami, the first standalone residential project from the lifestyle hospitality brand. Another Standard-branded residential tower is under development in Brickell by Newgard Development Group and Two Roads Development.
Designed by Arquitectonica, the 12-story Midtown project includes 228 residences and more than 34,000 square feet of amenities, featuring a rooftop pool, pickleball court, coworking spaces and several food-and-beverage offerings, including a Juvia Group restaurant on the rooftop.
Units range from 432 square feet to 965 square feet, and include studios to two-bedroom condos. Owners will be able to rent their units out for terms as short as one month. In October 2023, fewer than 35 units remained, priced between $500,000 to $1 million.
A JLL Capital Markets debt advisory team led by Brian Gaswirth and Jimmy Calvo arranged the financing in 2023. According to JLL, the loan was paid off ahead of schedule.
Bank OZK is one of South Florida’s most active condo construction lenders. The bank also provided PMG’s state record-setting $668 million construction loan for Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, which is expected to become the tallest residential tower south of New York City.
Even as interest rates have gradually come down in recent years, the environment is still relatively high, and construction costs continue to climb.
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