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Inter Miami CF Set to Face D.C. United at Home this Saturday
May 17, 2024 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Inter Miami CF News Release
Inter Miami CF (8W-2L-4D, 28 points) will close out the week at home, with the team set to host D.C. United (4W-4L-5D, 17 points) for the second matchup between the sides this regular season this Saturday, May 18. The match at Chase Stadium will get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets
Secure your tickets and cheer on Inter Miami from the stands on Saturday!
Parking
Before heading to the game, view Chase Stadium's matchday parking information HERE! We encourage Fans to buy parking passes in advance of arrival to Chase Stadium.
Brightline - GOOOL Getter Trains
Inter Miami and Brightline are returning for another action-packed season! Take GOOOL GETTER trains and complimentary shuttles from Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station directly to all the Inter Miami CF matches this season at Chase Stadium!
NW Club Party
The NW Club will be open postgame for all guests to enjoy. The 10,000 square foot hospitality space, which is located next to the team store by Gate 3, includes an air-conditioned enclosed first level, an outdoor terrace on the second level overlooking the field, and a third level open-air lounge.
The NW Club Party will feature a live DJ and food and drink specials.
Where to Watch
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All matches will feature both English and Spanish-language announcers, while matches involving Canadian teams will also offer commentary in French.
Previous Match
Inter Miami secured a point on Wednesday night in a hard-fought goalless draw on the road against rivals Orlando City SC to extend the team's unbeaten run this regular season to eight. Drake Callender led a stellar defensive line with a solid display in goal at INTER&Co Stadium and secured a third clean sheet this campaign.
Notably, left back Jordi Alba featured as a second-half substitute to make his first appearance since sustaining an injury in the road win over Sporting Kansas City on April 13.
Unbeaten Run
Inter Miami will host D.C. United while currently unbeaten in its last eight regular season games. The team's current streak in the 2024 MLS regular season is the second longest unbeaten streak in Club history behind the 12 game unbeaten run across all competitions from July 21 to Sept. 9 in 2023.
Inter Miami in 2024 MLS Regular Season
Inter Miami (8W-2L-4D) will enter the weekend's matchup against D.C. United first in the Supporters' Shield Standings with 28 points (one point ahead of second place) and leading the league in goals with a total 35 goals (10 more than the next team).
Striker Luis Suárez leads the team in goals this regular season with 11 and is tied for first place among the league top scorers. Captain Lionel Messi, meanwhile, is the team's second leading scorer with 10 goals and is tied for second among the league's leading scorers. Additionally, Messi leads the team and the league in assists this regular season with 12.
Player Records and Milestones
Messi and Leonardo Campana are the two active leading scorers in Club history, with Campana having 25 across all competitions (22 in MLS) and Messi 23 (11 in MLS). They trail Gonzalo Higuaín who scored 29 times for Inter Miami (all in MLS). Messi, meanwhile, leads the team with the most assists in Club history with 19 across all competitions (14 in MLS) and versatile attacker Robert Taylor is second with 17 across all competitions (11 in MLS).
Goalkeeper Drake Callender and Taylor are tied as the players with most appearances in Club history with 90 across all competitions. In terms of MLS appearances, Victor Ulloa is first with 74 (one in playoffs), Taylor second with 72 (one in playoffs) and Callender third with 71 (one in playoffs each).
Previously Against D.C. United
Saturday's matchup will present the second matchup between the sides this regular season. Last time out, Inter Miami claimed a 1-3 win on the road over D.C. at Audi Field March 13 with a brace from Suárez and a goal by Campana.
Overall, Inter Miami and D.C. United have previously faced off eight times in MLS regular season action, with a record of two wins, four losses and two draws for Inter Miami. Campana, meanwhile, will look to add to his tally against D.C., as the Ecuadorian striker has scored four times in the five previous matchups between the sides he's featured in.
Familiar Faces
The match may also present a reunion for a former Inter Miami player. Current D.C. United defender Chris McVey may once again play at Chase Stadium after being an Inter Miami player for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Additionally, Suárez and D.C. striker Christian Benteke may face each other once again after previously matching up three times in English Premier League action during while Suárez played for Liverpool and Benteke was on the books at Aston Villa.
Scouting D.C. United
D.C. United will visit South Florida after most recently falling 1-4 at home to the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday. In all, D.C. have recorded four wins, four losses and five draws for a total 17 points this regular season and sit eighth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Forward Benteke leads the team in goals with 11 and is tied for first among this regular season's top scorers, while midfielder Jared Stroud is the team's top assist provider thus far with seven.
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