Inter Miami looks to return to winning ways this weekend when it takes on NYCFC in Major League Soccer action.
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino's side is coming off a 2–2 draw at Atlanta United in which the team couldn't capitalize on the two leads it had during the match. David Ruiz opened the scoring from close range before Saba Lobjanidze's header snuck through Drake Callender's legs in the second half.
The Herons went back in front shortly after thanks a to a deflected free kick effort from Leo Campana. Moments later, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez were both substituted into the match and it appeared as if Miami would see out the result.
However, Atlanta grew back into the match as it turned into a transition battle with Messi and Suárez not tracking back to help defend. Atlanta's new Designated Player Alexey Miranchuk fired in a rocket from outside of the Miami penalty area to even things up at 2–2 and pushed for the winner but it wasn't meant to be.
Even though the team dropped points in the midweek clash, Miami is still on for the Supporters' Shield. The Herons sit on 63 points atop the standings, eight points clear of FC Cincinnati and LA Galaxy.
Should the Herons claim victory Saturday afternoon, Miami could move closer to the single-season Supporters' Shield points record – which currently stands at 73 points set by New England Revolution in 2021. Miami needs 11 points from an available 15 to set a new record.
Martino will welcome back the duo of Sergio Busquets and Tomás Avilés in the starting lineup after they were suspended against Atlanta due to yellow card accumulation.
