Inter Miami Host FC Cincinnati With Messi Set to Return

Overview

• Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati meet Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Nu Stadium and the game will stream on Apple TV.
• Lionel Messi is expected to return to Miami’s lineup after being rested and limited to part of the second half in a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.
• FC Cincinnati arrive on a two-game winning run led by Evander, who had a goal and an assist in the latest win and is reported to be the second player in MLS history with at least 15 assists in three straight seasons.
• The result has clear playoff impact: Miami sit third in the East with 55 points while Cincinnati are eighth with 42 points, and pre-match markets heavily favor Miami (about 66% to 17%).
• Reporters say every Apple TV subscription now includes the full MLS schedule for 2026, which would change how fans watch the league and could shift viewership patterns if the reported arrangement is confirmed.