
Inter Miami stated in the moments after winning the 2025 MLS Cup that the Concacaf Champions Cup was their primary goal for 2026. Now, they’ve fallen short after crashing out in the round of 16 against Nashville SC, forcing them to re-prioritize MLS play.
The defending MLS Cup champions come off a 1–1 draw against Nashville in midweek, which saw Lionel Messi score the 900th goal of his illustrious career. Last weekend, a heavily-rotated Herons side picked up a single point in a scoreless match against Charlotte FC.