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MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF visits Atlanta United for the second game in the first best-of-3 series of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs


MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF visits Atlanta United for the second game in the first best-of-3 series of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

Inter Miami CF continues its playoffs campaign this Saturday, November 2nd, visiting Atlanta United for the second game between the teams in the best-of-3 series of the first round of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. The game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Where to see

The MLS Season Pass on Apple TV broadcasts every postseason game, including the MLS Cup Final presented by Audi. The MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes and gaming consoles, as well as online at tv.apple.com. Fans can also access MLS Season Pass through the Apple TV app on Apple Vision Pro, where they can watch games alongside other apps in their physical space; within an environment, making the screen feel 100 feet wide; and in spatial audio for an even more immersive viewing experience.

All games will be commented on in English and Spanish, while select games involving Canadian teams will also be commented on in French.

La Tropical Watch Party

Inter Miami fans can join other club fans in enjoying the action from the game in Atlanta at the Watch Party at La Tropical. Don't miss this!

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Winning start to the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

The Supporters' Shield winners scored a valuable 2-1 against Atlanta United on Friday October 25, opening the club's third playoff campaign by taking the lead in the best-of-3 first round series the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs took over. Goals from striker Luis Suárez and left back Jordi Alba led Inter Miami to victory that evening at Chase Stadium.

The game marked another milestone for the club as the team won its first ever Gome playoff game, which was also Inter Miami's first ever playoff win.

Inter Miami Leaders in 2024

Suárez leads the team with 21 goals, followed by captain Lionel Messi with 20. Messi is the top assist provider with 17, followed by Alba with 15.

Player records and milestones

Messi and striker Leonardo Campana are the two active top scorers in the club's history. Messi has scored 33 goals in all competitions (21 in MLS) and is the top goalscorer in the club's history, while Campana follows with 32 (28 in MLS). Messi (18 in MLS) is now also the top assist provider in the club's history with 24 in all competitions, followed by versatile attacker Robert Taylor (15 in MLS) with 22 in all competitions.

Drake Callender and Taylor are the most capped players for Inter Miami with 113 and 108 respectively in all competitions. In terms of MLS appearances, Callender is at the top with 91 (two in playoffs), while Taylor follows in second place with 88 (one in playoffs). Additionally, Campana is the third most-capped player for Inter Miami with 98 across all competitions and is approaching the milestone of 100 appearances.

Inter Miami CF in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

If a third game is needed after Saturday's game to decide the series, Inter Miami will return to Chase Stadium to host the final on Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

With a win on Saturday, Inter Miami would advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals against the winner of the series between Charlotte FC and Orlando City. The first semi-final match would be played on the weekend of November 23rd.

MLS Cup Playoffs Experience

Inter Miami is heading into its third playoff season in club history and has championship experience in its squad.

Head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino led Atlanta United to the 2018 MLS Cup title, with versatile midfielder Julian Gressel being part of the winning team. Gressel also won the MLS Cup in 2023 while playing for the Columbus Crew.

Additionally, goalkeeper Callender, defender Ryan Sailor Sailor and attacker Taylor were featured in the club's final MLS Cup playoff appearance of 2022.

Previously against Atlanta United

Inter Miami and Atlanta United will meet for the fourth time this MLS season and the 16th time in club history. Overall, the Herons have recorded six wins, five defeats and four draws in the previous meetings between the two teams.

Scouting Atlanta United

Atlanta United hosts Inter Miami with a home record of six wins, seven losses and four draws this MLS season.

Midfielder Saba Lobjanidze has been the team's leader this MLS season, scoring 10 goals and seven assists so far.

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