Fans are expecting to see Argentina legend Lionel Messi take the pitch at TQL Stadium for only the second time since he joined Inter Miami in July, 2023. The first time came in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup, when Miami eliminated Cincinnati in penalty kicks following a 3-3 draw.

Inter Miami is fifth in the conference with 41 points and a 12-5-4 record. With a +15 goal differential, it has also a better goal differential than FC Cincinnati, whose is just +8.