Looking to end one of their longest winless streaks, Inter Miami will take to Subaru Park on Saturday to face the Philadelphia Union, who have been unbeaten for eight games in all competitions and will certainly be the big favorites in this MLS clash.
Philadelphia Union try to keep up their best run in the MLS
After their absurd failure to qualify for the playoffs last season, the Philadelphia Union are experiencing a completely different 2025 since the change of coach with Bradley Carnell replacing Jim Curtin, one of the best regular season jobs in the MLS in recent years.
The South African coach has been responsible for taking Philadelphia to the top of the Eastern Conference and even the overall MLS table with 29 points from 14 games, having beaten Vancouver Whitecaps by one point so far.
Although Andre Blake's knee injury is relieved, Ian Glavinovich and Neil Pierre are expected to miss out this weekend due to similar injuries. However, the big expectation is for another great performance from Tai Baribo, the MLS's top scorer.
Inter Miami seeks to break new losing streak
Needing another reaction this season, Inter Miami need a win to reduce the seven-point deficit (with a game in hand) against the hosts this weekend. Javier Mascherano made a brilliant start to his tenure with seven wins and a draw, but then suffered successive emotional knocks.
Everything started to fall apart from the moment they were eliminated from the Concacaf Champions League, with several shock defeats and a thrilling 3-3 draw against San Jose Earthquakes at the weekend. Mascherano seems to have few solutions to deal with the Herons' sharp drop in performance and results, as last season's Supporters Shield winners look to avoid a fifth game without a win.
Mascherano's men will be without David Ruiz (hernia), Drake Callender and Baltasar Rodríguez (both with thigh problems). But the biggest concern is Lionel Messi, who hasn't provided an assist in consecutive games for Inter Miami this season.