Inter Miami Visit Toronto FC as MLS Points Record Draws Close
Inter Miami will plan to continue their historic quest for the MLS single-season points record when they face Toronto FC on Saturday. With two normal season games remaining, Miami sits only two wins from breaking the record, however their focus stays on keeping up with energy as they approach the end of the season games.
Miami’s Chase for the Record
The Herons (20-4-8, 68 points) have already secured the Allies’ Shield, yet their eyes are on setting a new MLS points record. The New England Revolution currently hold the record of 73 points, set in 2021. Miami can outperform that assuming they dominate their last two matches, including the season finale against New England on Oct. 19.
Lionel Messi, while acknowledging the open door, stays focused on the master plan.
“We have a nice chance to stand out forever … and presently we contemplate what is coming,” Messi said after Miami’s 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday. “We enjoy an extraordinary benefit in that we play [the last game] at home, which is the thing we were searching for. I think we are, areas of strength for extremely home.”
Messi’s Continued Brilliance
Messi has been vital to Miami’s success since his return from a right lower leg injury suffered during the Copa America last in July. He scored twice before halftime in the victory over Columbus, getting his absolute to five objectives five matches since his return.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or champ has 32 objective contributions (17 objectives, 15 helps) this season, only one short of Portland’s Evander, who leads the league in this category.
Toronto’s Season finisher Expectations Barely hold on
While Miami has already secured a season finisher spot, Toronto FC (11-18-4, 37 points) is battling for endurance. Toronto’s postseason chances are dwindling after a four-game winless streak (0-3-1), including a disappointing 4-1 misfortune to the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.
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With only one game left in their ordinary season, Toronto finds themselves in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, tied on points with Philadelphia and D.C. United however holding the sudden death round.
“We didn’t seem to be a group ready for the end of the season games, intellectually, inwardly,” Toronto coach John Herdman said after the defeat. “We have … to turn that around because for reasons unknown, we could win this weekend and we’re in.”
Prince Owusu Sparkles for Toronto
Prince Owusu has been a brilliant spot for Toronto, scoring in the 66th moment against New York to increase his season all out to a group best nine objectives. Toronto will need a greater amount of his contributions on Saturday in the event that they desire to secure a season finisher spot.