Inter Miami faces a busy schedule this August as they continue to juggle matches in the Leagues Cup and the regular Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with no weeks off and a total of six games lined up.
After a hard-fought draw against Mexico’s Necaxa in the Leagues Cup on August 2, Inter Miami is set to take on Pumas this Wednesday. This tournament pits clubs from the Mexican league against the top 18 teams of the MLS, making each match crucial.
Prior to the clash with Pumas, Inter Miami sits in third place among MLS clubs with 5 points from two matches, having secured one win and one draw, which was decided by penalties. In this edition of the Leagues Cup, teams earn two points for a penalty shootout win, contrasting with the three points awarded for a regulation-time victory.
In the MLS standings, managed by Argentine Javier Mascherano, the team is currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with 42 points, boasting a record of 12 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Unfortunately, the team faces a setback as star player Lionel Messi is believed to be dealing with a muscle injury from the last match, leaving his participation in upcoming games uncertain.
Here’s a brief look at Inter Miami’s upcoming schedule:
– **Wednesday, August 6**: Miami vs Pumas (Leagues Cup) at Chase Stadium, Miami, 7:30 PM
– **Sunday, August 10**: Orlando vs Miami (MLS) at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, 8:00 PM
– **Saturday, August 16**: Miami vs LA Galaxy (MLS) at Chase Stadium, Miami, 7:30 PM
– **Saturday, August 23**: D.C. United vs Miami (MLS) at Audi Field, D.C., 7:30 PM
– **Saturday, August 30**: Miami vs Chicago (MLS) at Chase Stadium, Miami, 7:30 PM
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