The last time Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, the mood became heavy.
It resulted in punishments for both clubs, both the tournament and Major League Soccer. The highlight was.
Now, the teams are preparing for a long-awaited reunion on Tuesday (16), at 20:30 (Brasília), in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with exclusive broadcast of Apple TV+ (streaming).
The duel can have an important weight in defining the vacancies of each team in MLS playoffs.
Soco subject Up
That night, in Seattle, the Sounders dominated the second half and won 3-0, securing their first title of Leagues Cup. Suárez was punished for spitting on a rival coaching staff member and will fulfill the second suspension game in the league.
In addition, another veteran of the Florida team, midfielder Sergio Busquets, was caught hitting a punch in the midfielder Obed Vargas of Sounders.
Seattle seeks advantage in playoffs
The Sounders (45 points) returned to MLS on Saturday with a 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy. The club is in fourth place in the west and tries to consolidate the position to have the advantage of sending in the first phase of playoffs.
Several Seattle holders, including Jordan Morris, João Paulo, Albert Rusnák and goalkeeper Stefan Frei, are close to returning from injury.
“I remembered them that the team’s strength is the collective,” said coach Brian Schmetzer. “The best they can do is to support their companions and, if they are not in the group, train hard to take the opportunity.”
Miami loses and sees margin decrease
The Inter Miami (46 points) lost 3-0 to Charlotte FC on Saturday and fell to the eighth place of the east. The defeat still had.
Despite still having four games less than the top four of the conference, and at least three less than the top six, the team’s margin of error is getting smaller and smaller.
“Of course it worries me. We lost 3-0 and were confident that we would play well, earn three points and increase our confidence,” said coach Javier Mascherano. “Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Many times, we lost our balance early and give rival a lot of chances
Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders lineups
- Inter Miami: Ustari; Fray, Luján, Falcón e Allen; Busquets, from Paul and Bright; Allende, Messi e Alba. Technician: Javier Mascherano.
- Seattle Sounders: Friar; Kossa-Rerienzi, Kim, Gómez and Fool; Roladan and Vargas; POTHROCK, FERREIRA and MinOUNGOU; Rosary. Technician: Brian Schmetzer.
