Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams ahead of MLS Eastern Conference Final
Inter Miami take on New York City in the MLS Eastern Conference final with a place in the MLS Cup the prize for the winner.
All eyes will again be on Lionel Messi as the 38-year-old leads Miami out at Chase Stadium in what will be the club’s first-ever appearance in a Conference final.
Javier Mascherano’s side were dominant in a 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati in the previous round, while Messi has scored six goals in the playoffs alone.
Miami has the best overall record in the MLS in 2024 but were defeated by Atlanta United in round one of the postseason.
Former Spanish internationals Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets will both retire at the end of the season and will be hoping for one last piece of silverware to add to their already-impressive trophy haul.
Inter Miami team news
To follow
New York City team news
The one change to the New York team that started the 1-0 semi-final win over Philadelphia sees Aiden O’Neill return from suspension.
The midfielder replaces Hannes Wolf.
How to watch Inter Miami v NYCFC: TV and online streams
The match is available to stream in the UK on Apple TV.
Stats for Inter Miami v NYCFC
- Lionel Messi has a league leading six goals and six assists in the Playofffs
- Inter Miami won the last meeting of the sides 4-0 in September
