Drake Callender is flourishing as the last line of defense for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami

Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender (1) deflects a corner kick during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender (1) deflects a corner kick during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)


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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Drake Callender is the answer to a pretty strong trivia question. Years from now, it's likely that some folks — when guessing who scored the goal that gave Inter Miami its first-ever trophy last season — will guess Lionel Messi, for obvious reasons. The greatest player of his generation, probably the greatest player ever, would be the logical pick. Spoiler alert: It wasn't Messi. It was Inter Miami's goalie in a penalty-shot shootout. Callender came up big that night and he's having the best season of his career for the Major League Soccer leaders this year.

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