🌴 Inter Miami To Play Spoiler vs Charlotte FC

+ Miami To Play Newell's In Friendly

Author

Alex Windley
October 18, 2023

MATCHDAY

vs. Charlotte FC

Start time: 8:00PM EST

Where to watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Injuries: Union: Lione Messi, out – International duty, Franco Negri, out - ACL, Ian Fray, out - ACL, Corentin Jean, out - ACL

Line: MIA +155 | Draw + 270 | CLT +155

Good morning! It’s game-day, South Florida as Inter Miami takes on Charlotte FC today in the penultimate game of the season.

Regardless of the result, all eyes will shift focus to 2024.

In the email today:

  1. ⚽ Inter Miami Will Play Messi’s Boyhood Club

  2. 🤔 Playing Spoiler Against Charlotte?

  3. 🤣 Tweet of the Day: The NWSL Supporter’s Shield Plate is…Something.

  4. 📊Poll: On to 2024?

  5. 🔗 Link Roundup 

1) 🤔 Playing Spoiler Against Charlotte?

When Inter Miami takes in Charlotte tonight, they’ll have a chance to play spoiler.

The Carolina-based team is still – technically, in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs. Should Miami beat them at least once, the Herons could continue to lean into the pantomime villain role that has been thrust upon them since the summer.

  • Inter Miami has the chance to spoil the playoffs for Charlotte.

  • Though Messi is unlikely to play tomorrow, the Herons have enough talent to get a win.

  • Charlotte is looking to clinch a spot in the playoffs for the first time in club history

Our take: Miami may not be in the playoffs themselves, but they have the opportunity to spoil the fun for Charlotte FC with a win.

2) ⚽Inter Miami Will Play Messi’s Boyhood Club

Inter Miami have their third confirmed match of pre-season.

Per Argentine journalist Gaston Edul, the Herons will take on Messi’s boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys on February 17th.

It was also announced this week that Miami will be flying to China in early November in a two-game, “pre-season,” post-season tour.

  • Newell’s will be a good team for Miami to test their tactical ideas.

  • Many project the MLS season will start in February.

  • It remains to be seen if Miami will travel to Argentina or host the friendly at home.

Our take: Playing Newell’s will be a good way for Miami to grow its brand, but also stay fit before 2024. The nostalgia factor will be in full swing for Messi as well.

3) 🤣 Tweet Of The Day: Alex Morgan Makes The Best Out Of A Funny Situation

4) 📊 Poll: MLS Cup?

Will Miami Challenge For MLS Cup Next Year?

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Have additional thoughts? Reply directly to this email to comment, and see if we include your response tomorrow.

Results from our last poll Will Tata experiment in these last two games?:

All of you said YES.

5) 🔗 Link Roundup:

  • 🏟️ NYCFC released designs for their new stadium.

  • 🤦So-Fi Stadium won’t be hosting any matches in the 2026 World Cup due to a dispute with FIFA.

  • 🐐 Messi scored twice in Argentina’s win against Peru.

The newsletter today was written by: Alex Windley @aaw_1998

Thanks for reading!