Inter Miami Host New England With Messi Expected to Start, Seeding in Play
Miami prioritize momentum for playoff seeding with Messi pursuing the Golden Boot.
Overview
- Inter Miami enter the match fourth in the Eastern Conference with a playoff berth secured and three regular-season games remaining.
- Kickoff at Chase Stadium is 7:30 p.m. ET, with coverage available exclusively on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass.
- Lionel Messi is projected to start alongside Luis Suárez as he pursues the league scoring lead, and his availability may be affected by the upcoming FIFA window.
- Allen Obando and David Ruiz are sidelined with left hamstring injuries, and Mateo Silvetti is away with Argentina’s U-20s.
- New England sit outside the postseason race and visit after Miami’s 5-3 home defeat to Chicago underscored defensive concerns.