Overview

• Kickoff is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale with streaming on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
• BetMGM lists Miami as a strong favorite over D.C. United, reflecting Miami’s form and United’s struggles near the bottom of the East.
• Lionel Messi is expected to play after training Friday, while Luis Suárez serves the final match of a three-game suspension.
• Injuries further thin Miami’s options and D.C. United face absences through injuries and suspensions, including defender Lukas MacNaughton.
• Reports indicate Messi is nearing a new deal with Inter Miami, with local coverage suggesting an announcement could be imminent.