Inter Miami host Charlotte FC at Nu Stadium as the MLS regular season concludes on Decision Day, with Lionel Messi aiming to secure the Golden Boot. Kily Gonzalez’s team has already reached the play-offs and looks to cement the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
Team News and Starting Line-ups
Inter Miami enter the fixture with a starting line-up featuring St Clair, Fray, Casemiro, M. Silva, Reguilon, De Paul, Segovia, Ayala, Messi, Berterame, and Suarez. Their substitutes bench includes Rios-Novo, Falcon, Lujan, Mura, Shaw, Galarza, Bright, Fillipi, and Pinter.
Charlotte FC counter with a starting XI composed of Kahlina, Byrne, Morrison, Kessler, Toffolo, Westwood, Pep Biel, Diani, Abada, Toklomati, and Dela Torre. Dean Smith’s substitutes list features Miller, Aloko, Bronico, Coulibaly, Doucoure, Privett, Richmond, Smalls, and Schnegg.
Match Background and Statistics
As reported by 101 Great Goals, Inter Miami occupy second place in the Eastern Conference with 59 points from 33 games, holding a two-point advantage over the New England Revolution. Miami recently defeated New England 2-1 thanks to an 83rd-minute winner from Messi, who has netted 26 goals across 30 league appearances to lead the Golden Boot standings by four goals over FC Dallas striker Petar Musa. Furthermore, Miami stand as the leading goalscorers in the league this season with 77 goals and maintain a seven-match unbeaten home run at Nu Stadium.
Charlotte FC travel to Florida following back-to-back 4-0 victories against CF Montreal and Orlando City under the management of Dean Smith. Placed fifth in the Eastern Conference with 53 points, Charlotte have found the net at least twice in seven of their previous eight away league fixtures. Historically, Inter Miami hold four victories from 10 encounters against Charlotte, who have won three, alongside three draws.
The fixture kicks off at 9pm GMT (4pm ET) at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with live coverage available worldwide via Apple TV.
