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After Toronto Draw, Inter Miami Eye Seeding Boost as Shield Hopes Narrow

Mascherano says finishing high is the priority, with any late title push dependent on leaders dropping points.

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball on goal against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Sept. 27, 2025.
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Inter Miami draw against Toronto FC

Overview

  • Inter Miami drew 1-1 at Toronto on Sept. 27, with Tadeo Allende heading in a Jordi Alba cross as Sean Johnson's saves kept Lionel Messi off the scoresheet.
  • Miami sit on 56 points from 30 matches and remain in mathematical Supporters’ Shield contention, but they need the front-runners, led by Philadelphia, to falter.
  • Javier Mascherano emphasized targeting the best possible seed and described the MLS Cup field as very even.
  • The club has logged 48 matches across competitions in 2025 and is prioritizing recovery during a seven-games-in-21-days stretch before hosting Chicago on Tuesday.
  • Messi leads MLS with 24 goals and is reported healthy and expected to play against a Chicago Fire side coming off back-to-back shutouts.