The report says MLS classified the incident as a violation of its collective-confrontation policy, which applies when at least three members of one club act together against opponents, staff or officials.
The players reportedly punished were Sergio Reguilón, Micael, Yannick Bright, Rodrigo De Paul and Daniel Pinter. The values of the fines were not disclosed.
Crucially, the decision is said to apply financial penalties only. If that account is confirmed, the five players would not be automatically ruled out of Inter Miami’s next MLS match because of this case. The report also describes the incident as the club’s first violation under the policy this season.
The confrontation reportedly occurred in the 26th minute, but the match itself was decided much later. Josef Martínez is said to have opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Lionel Messi equalised with a free-kick.
Jamal Thiaré then reportedly struck in the eighth minute of stoppage time, giving Columbus a 2-1 victory. For Inter Miami, the timing turned a difficult night into a particularly painful result: the team recovered from conceding first, only to leave without a point.
With De Paul and Bright involved in midfield and Reguilón and Micael in defence, the confrontation also touched key areas of the team.
The reported fines avoid an immediate suspension crisis, but the next MLS fixture will test whether Inter Miami can restore control on the pitch. A further incident could carry greater consequences, while the late defeat raises the pressure to respond quickly.
For González and his squad, the next storyline is clear: turn frustration into a disciplined performance and ensure the Columbus loss remains an isolated setback rather than the start of a wider problem.