July 22, (THEWILL) – Friday night marks the beginning of a critical mission for Inter Miami, as they seek to rescue their struggling season.
Placed at the rock bottom of MLS’s Eastern Conference and ranking 29th out of 29 teams in the league-wide race for the Supporter’s Shield, Inter Miami is embracing a much-needed break as the regular campaign goes on hold during the Leagues Cup. Unlike its previous format, the Leagues Cup has evolved into a full-blown international cup competition, uniting teams from both MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX.
This expanded tournament presents a golden opportunity for Inter Miami to start anew and integrate their fresh talent, including international stars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, alongside promising young midfielder, Diego Gómez, from Paraguay.
In their opening match, they will face a formidable opponent in Cruz Azul, who won a Liga MX title in 2021 and made the playoffs in the Clausura season. Despite Cruz Azul’s recent struggles with three consecutive defeats in the new campaign, they remain a force to be reckoned with even with Messi, Busquets, Alba, and the rest of the Miami team against them. The Leagues Cup represents a crucial juncture for Inter Miami to turn their season around and reinvigorate their performance in the MLS.
The global football community will eagerly follow the Leagues Cup action with heightened interest in Inter Miami’s progress. The tournament serves as an arena for the club to rise from the depths of disappointment and show how the integration of these veterans can alter their course. As they take on Cruz Azul and other top-calibre teams, Inter Miami’s quest for redemption is set to captivate fans and pundits alike, creating an enthralling narrative in the beautiful game.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
