After a dramatic and emotional victory over LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals midweek, Inter Miami CF are back in MLS action on Sunday for a Matchday 8 clash against the Chicago Fire.
While Inter Miami entered the weekend as one of two undefeated teams in MLS, they come into the match after a disappointing 1–1 draw with Toronto FC last weekend while balancing commitments between the league and continental competitions.
Although other teams in the Concacaf Champions Cup often rest players for MLS matches, head coach Javier Mascherano has sent out his top players over the last several weeks, with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez all playing significant minutes in recent matches.
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Taking on Chicago Fire FC, Miami will face one of the most improved sides from 2024. Through the first seven matchdays, the Fire were the only team to have beaten Vancouver Whitecaps FC and boasted a three-match win streak before dropping points against CF Montréal and New York Red Bulls in the last two weeks.
Kickoff is set for 4:30 pm ET on Sunday. Here is how the Herons could line up.






