By EFE
04 Oct 2024, 12:58 PM EDT
After winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield on Wednesday, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami aims to break the all-time points record in the MLSwhile in the West the struggle continues between the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC (LAFC) for first place in that conference.
Inter Miami not only won the second title in its history this week after the 2023 Leagues Cup but also Home advantage was guaranteed throughout the MLS Cup playoff.
Messi and company only have two regular season games left: this Saturday in Toronto and on Saturday the 19th at home against Charlotte.
But with 68 points in their locker, Inter Miami could beat the all-time MLS points record, which is held by New England Revolution of 2021 with 73 points, if they won those two games.
Below the team coached by Gerardo Martino, the fight to achieve the best position for the playoffs continues and this weekend there will be an attractive game between the Cincinnati of the Argentine Luciano Acosta (third in the East) and the Orlando City of the Uruguayan Facundo Torres (fourth).
For his part, Colombian Juan Camilo ‘Cucho’ Hernández and his Columbus Crew, who lost 2-3 against Inter Miami on Wednesday, They will defend their second place in the East at home against the Philadelphia Union.
As for the West, Spanish Riqui Puig’s LA Galaxy remains in the lead with 61 points and six ahead of LAFC, which has played one game less than its neighbors and rivals.
The Galaxy will play at home this day against Austin while the LAFC will visit Sporting Kansas City.
Other key MLS playoff matches that will be played this weekend include Colorado Rapids-Seattle Sounders and Atlanta United-New York Red Bulls.
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