Can Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get back on track after one of their worse stretches together in Major League Soccer?
Inter Miami will visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night, with Messi’s club in desperate need of a victory.
Inter Miami has one win, a draw, and five losses in their last seven matches. They’ve been outscored 20-12 during the stretch. They’ve tumbled from fourth to sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference.
This match will be a tough test against the Union, which is in first place in the East standings.
“It’s a difficult time, but we’re going to come through this together,” Messi said after the club’s last match, a 3-0 loss to Orlando City. “Now we’ll really see if we’re a team in difficult times because when everything is going well, it’s very easy. But when difficult times come, like now, that’s when we have to be more united than ever, be a real team and get through it.”
Here’s everything you need to know about the Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami match:
What time does Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami match begin?
The match will start at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina), and will be played at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
How to watch Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami match?
The match is available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
Is Messi playing? Philadelphia vs. Inter Miami starting lineups
Messi is expected to play, but his status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup an hour before the match.
Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami betting odds
Philadelphia is the favorite to win at home (+120), while Inter Miami is a road underdog (+195) with higher odds for a draw (+260), according to BETMGM. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals in the match.
Messi to join Argentina before Club World Cup
Messi has been called up by defending World Cup champion Argentina for qualifying matches for the 2026 tournament. Argentina will visit Chile June 5, and host Colombia June 10.
Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule
May 24: Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
May 28: Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m. ET
May 31: Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew, 7:30 p.m. ET
Messi, Inter Miami schedule for Club World Cup
June 14: Inter Miami vs. Al Alhy, 8 p.m. ET (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami)
June 19: Inter Miami vs FC Porto, 3 p.m. ET (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta)
June 23: Inter Miami vs. Palmerias, 9 p.m. ET (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami)