Inter Miami will try to win its fourth consecutive MLS victory this weekend before the North American league is interrupted for almost two months due to the World Cup, while rumors resound about the possible arrival of Casemiro to the team led by Lionel Messi.
The pink-and-black side will welcome bottom-of-the-table Philadelphia Union to Nu Stadium on Sunday, having taken a huge load off their shoulders last week when they beat Portland Timbers 2-0 for their first win at their new home.
Inter Miami at its best
That result marked the third straight win for Inter Miami, which is now looking for its fourth.
And it placed the Herons in second place in the East with 28 points in 14 games.
Two points behind Nashville, who have a game in hand.
This week, however, has been quite busy for the South Florida outfit.
In the offices, there have been rumors about the possible arrival of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, after finishing his contract with Manchester United.
The former Real Madrid ‘ex’ is close to signing a deal with Inter Miami, according to sources quoted by The Athletic.
Despite the fact that Los Angeles Galaxy has the right of first refusal on the player in case he wants to come to MLS.
They face internal tension
However, neither team has space available on its roster for designated players.
A special category under which MLS clubs can pay a higher salary to up to three players.
This does not count towards the salary cap and is often used for the recruitment of big stars.
On the field, Inter Miami experienced a dispute with some of the fans during the match against Portland Timbers.
The club’s main fan group carried out a cheering strike during the match.
Criticizing that the players no longer approach them as a token of appreciation after each game.
A hiatus of almost two months
This matchday will be the last before the MLS World Cup break, which runs from June 11 to July 19 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The North American league will resume on July 16 with a shortened schedule of only six games.
Before returning to normalcy on the 22nd of the same month.
The World Cup will create an unprecedented situation in MLS.
It will interrupt the positive inertia of those teams that started the season well, and will allow those that were more hesitant to get back on track.
In the case of Inter Miami, the resumption of the tournament could bring a new coach to the bench, replacing Guillermo Hoyos, who replaced Javier Mascherano after his departure in April.
Rumors grow louder about Casemiro's possible arrival
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MLS fires up with key duels
In addition to Inter Miami-Philadelphia Union, MLS Matchday 15 will also feature other high-profile games.
South Korea’s Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles will host Seattle Sounders in a clash between two playoff rivals in the West.
The World Cup break will offer a respite for the Angelina squad, which has gone four consecutive games without a win.
In the same conference, Vancouver Whitecaps, leaders with 29 points, will visit San Diego.
Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes, second with the same points but a game in hand, will travel to Portland.
In the East, Nashville will host New York City, while the New England Revolution, third with 25 points, will face Charlotte away.
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