Miami vs Orlando: Derby Clash in Florida

0:00Welcome to MLS News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to MLS fans. Hit subscribe? Inter Miami faces fierce Florida rivals Orlando City in the first derby of the 2026 MLS season this Sunday, March 1st. Kickoff is at 7 pm, Eastern Time, 4 pm, Pacific at Inter and Co-Stadium in Orlando. The herons desperately need their first league goal after a 3-0 opening loss to L.A.F.C. In a recent 2-1 friendly win over Independence Adele, Ballet and Puerto Rico, this marks Miami's third match in just eight days with the pack schedule testing their depth early on. Heads ahead in the last five meetings, Orlando holds three wins to Miami's, one, plus two draws, though Miami won the most recent 3-1 in last, years leagues cup. Both teams enter with mixed form, Orlando losing one-two to New York Red Bulls, despite 11 saves from goalkeeper Moxime Cropo, while Miami shows.

1:02Promise from Lionel Messi, shifting to a number-10 role alongside new striker German Berderaim. Fans are buzzing over the central goalkeeper duel between Canada's two top-world cup contenders, Craybo and Daines St. Clair. Orlando aims to tighten defense after losing key players like Alex Freeman relying on attacking midfielder Martin O'Jada for creativity, but injuries. sideline midfielder Luis Otavio, center back Robin Jansen and Jordan Gervid. Miami could welcome back Tadio Alende of top, though they missed David Ayala due to a family matter and Sergio Regulon with injury. Managers Oscar Parasia and Javier Maserano both predict four-two-three-one setups, setting up a battle of evolving attacks and defenses. Sports illustrated tips of three-one Miami win, to spark their contender push, catch it worldwide on MLS season pass via Apple TV. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.