Inter Miami CF have had plenty of success since signing Lionel Messi in 2023, but they play their most significant games of their Messi-era over the next two weeks, taking on Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.
After defeating Columbus Crew SC 1–0 on Matchday 9 to become the last remaining undefeated team in MLS, the Herons take on a nearly seven-hour flight to Vancouver, Canada, for Thursday’s first leg, before hosting the return leg at Chase Stadium on April 30.
On Wednesday, the club posted photos of Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets getting onto the airplane, while Jordi Alba is also expected to be available for selection for the over 54,000 fans set to pack into BC Place.
Led by head coach Javier Mascherano, Miami look to prove themselves against the first-place team in MLS, and also clinch their spot in their first Concacaf Champions Cup final against either Cruz Azul or Tigres UANL.
Kickoff is set for 10:30 pm ET on Thursday. Here is how the Herons could line up.
