On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Leagues Cup continues its action as Inter Miami welcome Orlando City for a round of 32 clash. The Herons come into this match having won their last two League Cup games, which is a remarkable turnaround for Gerardo Martino's team following a poor start to the regular MLS season. It's perhaps no coincidence that this improvement has coincided with the arrival of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi, who netted his team's game-winner against Cruz Azul on July 21st before putting on a masterclass by adding a brace as Inter Miami cruised to a 4-0 win over Martino's former side, Atlanta United.
It's now been a week since the Herons' last game, and they certainly will be full of confidence coming into this contest as "Messi-mania" continues to sweep across Miami. The hosts ended up topping their group thanks to their two wins last month, which earned them six points, and now they will take on an Orlando City side who likewise finished top of their group, albeit not in as convincing fashion.
The Lions needed spot kicks to decide a tense clash against Houston Dynamo, which finished as a one-all draw in regular time, before surviving a nervy battle against Mexican outfit Santos Laguna during which the score-line flip-flopped several times before ending as a 3-2 win in favor of Orlando City. However, despite Inter Miami getting a huge boost following Messi's arrival, Orlando City will still fancy their chances, especially as they did beat their fellow Florida-based side 3-1 in their most recent meeting back on May 21st.
All in all, it's set to be another interesting showdown at Inter Miami's home ground on Wednesday, and backed by what is sure to be a very vocal home ground, the Herons will seek to make three wins on the spin against a team who have caused them trouble in the past.
Team news: Inter Miami vs Orlando City
Inter Miami: The Herons have added two new signings, with Jordi Alba and Diego Gomez the latest to join the club. It remains to be seen if Alba gets to feature alongside former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Messi. Meanwhile, Gregore and fellow Brazilian Jean Mota are still out with long-term injuries.
Orlando City: As for the visitors, Michael Halliday is likely to miss this game due to a thigh injury.
Match facts: Inter Miami vs Orlando City
- This will be the 12th meeting between Inter Miami and Orlando City
- To date, the Lions have won six of their last 11 meetings, while the Herons have won just three (D2)
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