AUGUST 29 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
INTER MIAMI CF 22-8-4 · 1ST IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
22-8-4 · 1ST IN SUPPORTERS' SHIELD · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender on poetry, drawing, cooking, and his 1996 BMW Drake Callender’s college coach Henry Foulk: ‘Drake went from being a Porsche to a Chevy Truck.’
MLS's record-breaking 2024 season enters its stretch run with an eye on the future
The Leagues Cup is over, school is back in session, and the business end of the 2024 MLS season is suddenly upon us.AUGUST 29
Lionel Messi joins group training with Inter Miami for first time since Copa América
Lionel Messi returned to group training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, more than six weeks after the Argentina captain left the Copa America...AUGUST 28
Messi (ankle) returns to practice in limited capacity Superstar Lionel Messi returned to practice in a limited capacity with Inter Miami on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle inj...
AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lionel Messi works out at Inter Miami training facility Inter Miami star Lionel Messi works out in front of the media Wednesday morning for the first time since injuring his right ankle on July 14...
AUGUST 28 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Inside Inter Miami: Payback vs. Cincinnati, ageless Suarez, Messi update and what's next The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami dives into the club’s huge win over Cincinnati and more.
AUGUST 28 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Inside Inter Miami: Payback vs. Cincy, Suarez shines, Messi update The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses the huge win over FC Cincinnati, Luis Suarez’s dominance, a Messi update, and what’s next...
AUGUST 28 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Lionel Messi - Returns to group training Messi (ankle) has returned to group training, according to Jose Armando Deporte Total USA.
Impact Messi is inching ever closer to a return, with the attacker having been added back to team training this week. This is a great sign for the Argentine, as he will likely only need another one or two matches before returning to play. Once this takes place, expect him to take over a starting spot, as he has bagged 12 goals and nine assists in only 12 appearances (11 starts) this campaign.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Busquets - Busy defensively in win Busquets made four tackles (three won), four clearances, one interceptions and one block while drawing four fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Busquets had a more defensive role here, not having as many touches when his team had the ball, and was very effective as part of a three-man defensive line, anticipating a lot of plays and showing a lot of hustle as well. Other than occasional assist, the midfielder usually relies on his tackling numbers to provide fantasy value, so this new positioning could be beneficial for those who pick him moving forward.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Drake Callender - Keeps clean sheet versus Cincinnati Callender made seven saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Callender had one of his best performances of the year here, making several great saves for his team to keep a comfortable edge despite having to play the entire second half with one man down. This was the first clean sheet since May 19 for the goalkeeper, who had some off games but was also victim of some poor defending during the first half of the season.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Matias Rojas - Provides assist in win Rojas made an assist, sent in two inaccurate crosses and drew one foul during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Rojas had a huge contribution with just six minutes into the game, stealing the ball on the attacking end and them combining with Luis Suarez for his team's second goal. That's now four goals and two assists over 11 league appearances for the playmaker, who will hope to get back to the form displayed in his first games after joining Inter Miami.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Marcelo Weigandt - Logs assist in win Weigandt delivered an assist, created two chances, sent in one accurate cross and made three tackles (all won) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Weigandt made a huge contribution with just 30 minutes into the game, assisting Luis Suarez for the opening goal and then put up a solid performance the rest of the way, providing some valuable defensive input despite playing in a more advanced position than the one he had prior to the mid-year break. This was the first assist since joining Inter Miami for the full-back, who also racked up 14 tackles over his last four league starts.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suarez - Nets brace against Cincinnati Suarez scored two goals off three shots (all on target), created one chance, drew four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Suarez needed just 30 seconds to leave his mark as he used his chest to smother the ball and then fired a right-footed shot in the middle of three defenders. Five minutes later, the striker double his side's lead after a great combination with Matias Rojas and a very well-placed finish. That's now 14 goals over 19 league appearances for Suarez in his first MLS campaign and he'll try to go for more during next Saturday's visit to Chicago.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Afonso - Set for surgery Afonso (hernia) will miss two-to-three months with a sports hernia, Miami announced.
Impact Afonso has been out of training with a groin issue, after undergoing further scans he's now set for surgery. It's a disappointing turn for the midfielder, who will be out until around the start of the playoffs. Afonso has been a bench option for the most part.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Aviles - Set for suspension Aviles was shown a red card in the 42nd minute of Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Aviles saw his first yellow card in the 11th minute, receiving another in the 42nd minute leading to his eventual exit from the match due to a red card. He has started in 21 of his 22 appearances this campaign, so this will force a change, with Noah Allen and Ryan Sailor being his likely replacements. He will next be eligible to play against Philadelphia on Sept. 14.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Redondo - Starts against Cincinnati Redondo (undisclosed) started and played 69 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win against Cincinnati.
Impact Redondo was dealing with a small issue that he has already put in the rearview mirror, having returned to play Saturday. This is great news for the club as they continue to battle injury issues, with them gaining back a starter. He will now look to remain fit, as his season has been heavily dampened due to injuries, only featuring 10 times all season.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Lionel Messi - Working with ball Messi (ankle) has been training with a ball in his progress to return from injury, notes manager Tata Martino.
Impact It's a positive step in Messi's recovery as he continues to ramp up activity in the hopes to return soon from an injury suffered during Copa America. Martino also mentioned that Messi will need a bit more time to fully regain confidence, so he could return from the bench over his first few starts once he's available for game action.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Photo Gallery: Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 View photos from an MLS match between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati
AUGUST 25 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Inter Miami CF vs. FC Cincinnati | Battle for the East! | Full Match Highlights
AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE
Inter Miami blank FC Cincinnati, clinch playoff spot Luis Suarez collected a brace in the first six minutes of Saturday night’s match as CF Inter Miami clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs, blan...
AUGUST 25 • SACBEE.COM
Lionel Messi begins on-field workouts, could rejoin Inter Miami before playoffs
Lionel Messi has begun individual on-field training this week and could be ready to join Inter Miami before the end of the MLS regular seaso...AUGUST 24
Inter Miami get rematch with Cincinnati in clash of East's best As season resumptions go, pairing the two best teams in the East is a good way to go about it.Such is the case for Major League Soccer Satur...
AUGUST 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Coach: Lionel Messi to return to Miami before season's end Superstar Lionel Messi will return to Inter Miami CF before the end of the season, head coach Tata Martino told reporters Friday.Messa, 37,...
AUGUST 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lionel Messi update: Inter Miami star "close" to return | MLSSoccer.com Lionel Messi is “close” to returning from his ankle injury and is expected to play for Inter Miami CF before the end of the 2024 MLS regular...
AUGUST 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Lawson Sunderland - Out with hamstring problems Sunderland (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Cincinnati.
Impact Sunderland will be held out in the club's return from the Leagues Cup break, as the midfielder has been dealt a hamstring issue. This will be a minor absence for the club, as he has only appeared a few times all season, starting in three of his five appearances.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
