Inter Miami vs Orlando: Messi's Attack Takes Center Stage

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is MLS News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Inter Miami, the defending MLS Cup champions, are set to bounce back this weekend. They face Florida rivals Orlando City in their second match of the 2026 season. After a three-nothing loss to LFC on opening weekend, the Harenns desperately need their first goal and points. Here this week, Miami picked up a two-to-one friendly win over Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico. Lionel Messi had a rough moment there, getting tackled by a fan in security guard. Now, the team hopes to carry that scoring momentum into lead play against Orlando, their 20th meeting overall. Manager Javier Mascherano will miss a couple key players. New full-back Sergio Regalone is out with a knee injury and midfielder David Ayala is sideline while mourning his father's passing. Those absences put pressure on the rest of the squad to step up early.

1:02The predicted line up features a 4-2-3-1 formation with Dane St. Clair and Goal. Defenders include Ian Frey at Ryback, Maxi Falcone and Michael in the center, and Noah Allen on the left. Rodriguez to Paul and Yannick Bright, anchor midfield. Up top, eyes are on Messi linking with new striker Germán Bertoréim and the right wing, alongside Tadeo Alende and Mateo Silvedi. If that attack clicks, Miami could turn their season around quickly against Orlando. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm,