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LAST MATCH: Miami 0 - FC Cincinnati 1
NEXT MATCH: vs. Charlotte FC, Wednesday, October 18th, 8:00 PM EST
WHERE TO WATCH: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Good morning! Inter Miami are set to play their last two matches of the season this week.
It’s bittersweet for IMCF fans, but at least they have 2024 to look forward to.
In the email today:
🌴 It’s Game Week, South Florida
🔵🔴 A Barcelona Family Affair?
🏆 Tweet of the Day: NWSL Supporters Shield
📊Poll: Tinkering Tactics?
🔗 Link Roundup
1) ⚽ It’s Game Week, South Florida
After nearly a week and a half off, Inter Miami will play the first of their final two regular-season games at home against Charlotte FC.
Miami will need to muster up the motivation to go out and win, seeing as though the team missed the playoffs this year. Unfortunately, because the Herons missed the post-season, the likelihood of Messi playing in both these games is slim. But, knowing the Argentine’s spirit of competitiveness, he may push to be involved in those games anyway.
Miami arent in the playoffs, but they still have pride to play for.
Messi may or may not play in these matches, but the media will be speaking with Tata Martino this week to receive clarity.
Charlotte is still in the hunt for the playoffs, Miami can play spoiler if they manage to beat them on Wednesday.
Our take: It’s tough not being in the playoffs, but if the rumors about 2024 are an indication, Miami fans should be anticipating what’s to come next year.
2) 🔵🔴 A Barcelona Family Affair?
According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has agreed to leave the club next summer.
Roberto has been relegated to the bench for Barca this year and is looking to leave the club in search of more playing time.
Could Inter Miami be his next stop?
It would make sense in a lot of ways.
Miami should freshen up its midfield and incorporate a veteran player who can bring valuable experience to a group of young players like Benjamin Cremaschi, David Ruiz, and Lawson Sunderland, and gel well with Sergio Busquets.
Additionally, Roberto can fill in as a right-back and might give DeAndre Yedlin a run for his money in securing the starting position, depending on Tata Martino's tactics next year.
Roberto can play in multiple positions, mainly right-back and central midfield.
With Miami in several competitions next year, depth will be needed.
However, some fans might become cynical and believe Miami would only sign Roberto because he used to play for Barcelona.
Our take: Sergi Roberto could be a pleasant addition to Inter Miami’s squad depending on his salary range. He can play in multiple positions and has a good relationship with Messi, Alba, and Busquets.
3) 🏆Tweet Of The Day: San Diego Wave NWSL wins Supporters Shield
For the first time in club history, the @sandiegowavefc win the NWSL Shield presented by @CarMax!
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL)
11:11 PM • Oct 15, 2023
4) 📊 Poll: Tactical Experiments?
Do You Think Tata Wil Experiment In These Last Two Games? |
Have additional thoughts? Reply directly to this email to comment, and see if we include your response tomorrow!
Results from our last poll Do You Think Messi Will Play In Miami’s Last Two Games?:
5) 🔗 Link Roundup:
The newsletter today was written by: Alex Windley @aaw_1998
Thanks for reading! Catch you on the flip side!