Inter Miami have a chance to clinch an MLS Cup Playoffs spot when they welcome already-eliminated D.C. United to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night.
After a 3–0 loss to Charlotte FC, the Herons bounced back on Tuesday night with a 3–1 win over Seattle Sounders FC, the same team that beat them in a heated Leagues Cup Final less than three weeks prior.
While Lionel Messi scored two goals in that match and had even more chances, Miami’s short bench plagued them again, with just 15 players and two goalkeepers dressed for the bench, well below the MLS matchday roster standard of 20 players.
The win brought them back to form after a disappointing run of matches and set up a chance to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs for consecutive seasons for the first time in club history when they take on D.C. United.
Miami would clinch a playoff spot with a win over D.C., should the New York Red Bulls lose or draw against CF Montréal or with a draw against D.C., and a Red Bulls loss to Montreal.
Meanwhile for D.C. United, they take on an unclear future after parting ways with sporting director Ally Mackey earlier in the week.
Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup.
