USMNT goalkeeper Drake Callender committed a horrific error in Inter Miami's Champions Cup clash with Rayados to give the Liga MX side an early lead.
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Inter Miami fall to CF Monterrey in CCCCallender's error starts collapseHerons exit tournament in embarrassing fashionWHAT HAPPENED?
Callender received the ball in his own box and was given plenty to offload the ball, but somehow blundered the situation. The 26-year-old took far too much time in his area, eventually playing a lackadaisical pass forward to Sergio Busquets outside the box.
However, the ball lacked pace and instead landed at the feet of Vazquez just yards from Callender, with the Rayados striker slotting home in composed fashion.
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This was the second-straight evening of CONCACAF Champions Cup action where an MLS Goalkeeper who represents the USMNT committed a horrific error. Columbus Crew shotstopper Patrick Schulte conceded a nearly identical goal Tuesday evening for the Crew against Tigres, but lucky for the 23-year-old, he made up for it by standing on his head in an eventual penalty shootout to see his team through to the semifinals.
Callender and the Herons, however, couldn't replicate the Crew's performance against their Mexican opposition. Rayados won 3-1 on the day (5-2 agg.), advancing to the semifinals and sending Miami home with their heads down.
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The Herons will take on MLS side Sporting Kansas City in league action at the weekend. The highly anticipated match will take place in front of an expected crowd of 70,000 at Arrowhead Stadium – home of the Kansas City Chiefs.