OCTOBER 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM
INTER MIAMI CF 22-8-4 · 1ST IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
22-8-4 · 1ST IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Drake Callender secures the Supporters' Shield | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com With a late 3-2 lead at the Columbus Crew and a chance to win the Supporters' Shield, Inter Miami CF needed Drake Callender to step up.
Lionel Messi's MLS Cup playoffs debut to be aired live in Times Square
Lionel Messi’s first MLS Cup playoff match with Inter Miami will be on Oct. 25.OCTOBER 3
Lionel Messi 'Happy' After Inter Miami Win 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield Lionel Messi scored twice to propel Inter Miami to Supporters’ Shield glory.
OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi 'thinking of next objective' after clinching Supporters' Shield Lionel Messi, who fell short of making the MLS playoffs in his first season with Inter Miami, led the Herons to the best record and Supporte...
OCTOBER 3 • SACBEE.COM
Luis Suarez - Scores in win over Columbus Suarez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Columbus Crew.
Impact Suarez broke a three-match scoring drought Wednesday as he scored an unassisted header in the 48th minute following a mistake by Columbus keeper Patrick Schulte. The goal was Miami's third and ultimately clinched the Supporters' Shield for the club. Suarez now has 18 goals this season which is third most in the league. It would not be surprising to see the 37-year-old get some rest in the final two regular season matches before the playoffs begin.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Lionel Messi - Wins Supporters' Shield with brace Messi scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Messi put together a brilliant stretch at the end of the first half as he opened up the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 45th minute, then slotted home a free kick five minutes into first half stoppage time that took the 2-0 lead into halftime. It marked his fifth brace of the season and his seventh match with multiple goal contributions in his 17 appearances this season. Now that the Supporters' Shield and the No. 1 seed in the East is locked up, Messi could see some rest in the next two matches as Miami prepares for the playoffs.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Drake Callender - Comes up big in win over Crew Callender recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Callender helped Miami clinch the Supporters' Shield in a wild match Wednesday. He conceded two goals in the second half -- a Diego Rossi goal in the 46th minute and then a Cucho Hernandez penalty in the 61st minute -- and then saved Cucho's second penalty attempt in the 84th minute that would have tied the match at 3-3. It marked his second penalty save of the season. He has now conceded at least one goal in 16 of his last 17 starts, however Miami's elite attack has turned many of those matches into victories. Callender has two regular season matches left before the Playoffs, with the first coming on Saturday at Toronto, a side which has scored 40 goals in 33 matches this season.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Lionel Messi nets pair as Miami clinches Supporters' Shield Lionel Messi scored twice and Drake Callender made a late penalty-kick save when Inter Miami held on for a 3-2 victory over the host Columbu...
OCTOBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Messi quickly starts the process of looking ahead after Inter Miami wins MLS Supporters Shield
Lionel Messi is already thinking ahead to the next trophyOCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcelo Weigandt - Given another ban Weigandt recorded one clearance and one interception in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.
Impact Weigandt has picked up yet another suspension after receiving his eighth yellow card of the season. He's played all but one MLS game since the break, collecting two assists with 14 tackles and 16 clearances in seven matches. In his absence, Ian Fray could as an option for the starting XI for the trip to Toronto on Saturday.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Redondo - Handed first ban of season Redondo recorded two tackles (one won) and two interceptions in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.
Impact Redondo was not able to avoid the season without a suspension and he will miss the trip to Toronto on Saturday. He's seen consistent playing time since returning from an early season injury, recording two goals with one assist while making 28 tackles in the last 10 MLS games. In his absence, Yannick Bright could see a return to the starting XI for Miami.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Aviles - Option for weekend Aviles served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's trip to Toronto.
Impact Aviles was forced to serve another ban for yellow card accumulation. He's managed to started all but one MLS game for Miami, recording 63 clearances, 45 tackles and 36 interceptions while making 15 blocks with one clean sheet in 25 appearances.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Drake Callender makes Supporters' Shield-worthy PK save: "Be ready for anything" | MLSSoccer.com With Inter Miami CF’s opportunity to clinch the Supporters’ Shield hanging in the balance, Drake Callender made the biggest save of his seas...
OCTOBER 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to its first-ever Supporters Shield
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs.OCTOBER 3
Lionel Messi eyes MLS Cup after Inter Miami reach "first objective" | MLSSoccer.com Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF have lifted the club's first-ever Supporters' Shield, accomplishing the "first objective" of their 2024 MLS...
OCTOBER 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Lionel Messi Scores Two Goals for Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick to put Inter Miami up 2–0 against Columbus Crew.
OCTOBER 3 • SACBEE.COM
Lionel Messi Scores Two Goals for Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick to put Inter Miami up 2–0 against Columbus Crew.
OCTOBER 3 • THESTATE.COM
Lionel Messi nets pair as Inter Miami edges Crew Lionel Messi scored twice and Drake Callender made a late penalty kick save when Inter Miami held on for a 3-2 victory over the host Columbu...
OCTOBER 3 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Lionel Messi extends world record: Inter Miami win Supporters' Shield | MLSSoccer.com With Inter Miami CF capturing the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, Lionel Messi’s trophy cabinet continues to grow.
OCTOBER 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield, Messi's 46th worldwide trophy for club and country.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield, Messi’s 46th worldwide trophy for club and country.OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi SOLOS Columbus defense for Inter Miami Goal!
OCTOBER 3 • YOUTUBE
Columbus Crew vs. Lionel Messi, Inter Miami free stream today: How to watch Find out when and where you can watch the Columbus Crew host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami live for free today.
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