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Joins Miami permanently Rios Novo has permanently signed with Miami from Lanus, according to his new club.

Impact Rios Novo was with Miami all of last season and is now joining permanently after inking a deal through the 2028/29 season. This comes after serving as backup for most of the season, serving behind Oscar Ustari. However, the club has also added Dayne St. Clair as well, potentially relegating Rios Novo to a third string role.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves to win MLS Cup Rios Novo made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Rios Novo had a brilliant playoff run for Miami, making 25 saves with two clean sheets while allowing seven goals in seven appearances to win the MLS Cup. He is already the favorite to be the starting keeper for 2026, having conceded only 14 goals in 16 MLS appearances since replacing Oscar Ustari.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save Rios Novo made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Rios Novo recorded three saves while allowing just one goal in the win against New York City F.C. During the playoffs, the keeper has made 22 saves while keeping two clean sheets, allowing six goals since taking on the keeping duties over Oscar Ustari.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Consecutive clean sheets Rios Novo recorded five saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rios Novo repelled each of the five Cincinnati shots on target Sunday to earn his second successive playoff clean sheet as Miami earned a resounding 4-0 victory and a berth in the Eastern Conference Finals. Across his last five starting appearances, Miami's promising young keeper has conceded just five times while producing 19 saves and one clearance. Rios Novo is likely to be between the sticks Saturday when Miami host New York FC with a chance to advance to MLS Cup 2026.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saves four in clean sheet win Rios Novo made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Rios Novo shut Nashville out for the first time in four tries, helping Inter Miami pick up a crucial win to advance to the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. He is locked in as the starting goalkeeper after taking the job over from Oscar Ustari in October, and he'll look to help Miami keep a pesky FC Cincinnati attack at bay in the Eastern Conference Semifinal on Sunday, November 23.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saves three, concedes two in loss Rios Novo made three saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Rios Novo was dealt a tough blow with Inter Miami conceding an early penalty kick. He then conceded from close range off a set piece to see Nashville build a two-goal cushion. He'll look to help Miami win the Best-of-3 series at home on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saves two, concedes one in win Rios Novo made two saves in Friday's 3-1 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Rios Novo has taken over the starting job and helped Miami pickup a big win in Game 1 of the Best-of-3 opening round series with Nashville SC. Miami has outscored Nashville 8-2 in two matches over the last week, and they'll look to punch their ticket to the next round with a win at Nashville in Game 2 on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season high five saves in win Rios Novo made five saves in Saturday's 5-2 win over Nashville SC.

Impact The five saves were a season high in just his seventh start. Rios Novo started the last three games of the regular season, and it appears the job is his to lose as Miami enters the postseason. Up next, he'll face Nashville SC again in the first game of the Best-of-3 first-round series starting at home on Friday.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Atlanta Novo made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Novo was in net for a second straight match Saturday, earning a decent outing against Atlanta with three saves and no goals allowed. This marks his second clean sheet of the season, coming after nine appearances (six starts). They will now face Nashville in the season finale, with it unknown if Oscar Ustari or Novo will continue in net.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against Revs Novo recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the New England Revolution.

Impact Novo had a solid match despite not maintaining the clean sheet Saturday, still making four saves while allowing a goal. He has now gone two appearances since his last clean sheet, although this is his first appearance in six games. It is unknown if he will remain the starter moving forward, possibly filling in for Oscar Ustari momentarily to give him some rest, as he is their typical starter.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One save, one goal conceded Rios Novo registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Instead of Oscar Ustari in goal, Inter Miami used Rios Novo, who saved a shot from Hosei Kijima but not from Jackson Hopkins. The backup goalkeeper is projected to lose his spot when Miami's schedule continues in September, beginning at Charlotte on Sept. 13.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet Rios Novo recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rios Novo was back in net yet again as he filled in for the injured Oscar Ustari (hamstring), registering a decent match after notching three saves and a clean sheet. This is his first clean sheet of the season, although he has only featured six times all season, with only three starts. It is unknown if he will continue in net next match, especially heading into the break, as Ustari could return from his problems by then.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice as sub Rios Novo made one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rios subbed on in the first half after Oscar Ustari went down with an injury and conceded twice. The goalkeeper now has four appearances (one start) and no clean sheets. He will get the nod at NY Red Bulls on Saturday if the starter is not cleared to play.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Atlanta Novo had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Novo saw his first start of the season Sunday, filling in for the suspended Oscar Ustari. He was decent but couldn't keep the clean sheet, seeing three saves and one goal allowed. He will likely fall back to the bench next match, with Ustari set to return and Drake Callender also fit again, possibly bidding for minutes soon.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as substitute Rios Novo kept a clean sheet without making a save across 49 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Rios Novo entered the match in the 41st minute following the ejection of Oscar Ustari. It was the club debut for Rios Novo as he could be in line for his first start for Miami next week against Atlanta.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Miami Rios Novo signed with Miami from Lanus, the club announced.

Impact Rios Novo makes the swap to Miami, where he will be another option in net as Miami looks to improve a shaky defense. Rios Novo is on a contract through 2025, so if he fails to get a large role he may not be a long-term addition.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in season finale Rios Novo made zero saves but conceded a goal after subbing into Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC at halftime.

Impact Rios Novo replaced Raul Gudino for the second half of Sunday's match, and he ends the season with two clean sheets and 27 goals allowed in 16 MLS appearances. He is set to return from his loan to Lanus in January.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves, two goals allowed Rios Novo logged six saves but allowed two goals during a 2-2 draw at Columbus on Sunday.

Impact Rios Novo's latest save tally is his best of the 2022 MLS season so far. But though he was unable to save most of Cucho Hernandez's shots, the forward still scored two goals past his goalkeeping opponent. Rios Novo will try to maintain a clean sheet during Atlanta United's next game, currently scheduled Sunday versus D.C. United.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two first half goals Rios Novo allowed two goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Rios Novo allowed two goals in the opening 15 minutes as Atlanta dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 18 goals in 12 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 29.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Rios Novo conceded two goals and made six saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rios Novo has conceded three goals in the last two games but with a win and a draw, confidence around his team has increased. What also helps is that he's made nine saves in his last two starts and as long as he stays busy, his value should be solid.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Seattle Rios Novo made three saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Sounders.

Impact Rios Novo was beaten by a Cristian Roldan strike on Saturday but his side was able to win the game anyway with a stoppage-time goal from Andrew Gutman. Rios Novo has kept just two clean sheets across his 10 MLS appearances and next weekend he will face FC Cincinnati, which have scored 37 times in 23 matches this season.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in clean sheet Rios Novo recorded three saves and obtained a clean sheet during Saturday's draw against Chicago.

Impact Rios Novo recorded his second clean sheet and 17 saves in 9 appearances for the season, displaying his recent goalkeeping abilities. However, after remaining toward the bottom of the MLS table, Atlanta needs to find a solution to the lack of success and Rios Novo's starting position may be in jeopardy.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Rios Novo made four saves but conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-0 loss to L.A. Galaxy.

Impact Rios Novo made a lot of saves but still fell short from giving the Atlanta squad a much needed win. With only 14 saves but having 13 goals against in just eight appearances, Rios Novo is likely to lose his starting position as goalkeeper if he keeps failing to produce wins.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Orlando Rios Novo made zero saves and conceded a goal in Sunday's match against Orlando City.

Impact Rios Novo was beaten by a direct free kick from Mauricio Pereyra on Sunday and it has now been seven MLS games since his last clean sheet, which came on his season debut against Miami. Next weekend he will face the Galaxy, which have scored 28 times in 20 matches this campaign.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in win Rios Novo made three saves during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rios Novo remains as the starting goalkeeper while Brad Guzan and Dylan Castanheira are recovering from injuries. He logged only one clean sheet in his six starts, though, while conceding 10 goals overall. They will now host Orlando City on Sunday.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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