Inter Miami Defeats Philadelphia Union 2-1
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Inter Miami's Chase Stadium will host a clash atop MLS' Eastern Conference between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
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Messi returned to the lineup and scored less than two minutes after subbing into the match early in the second half.
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With the matchup against Los Angeles FC for the CONCACAF Champions Cup in the horizon, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano addressed star Lionel Messi's availability for the key game.
Inter Miami look to maintain their unbeaten start to the Major League Soccer season when Philadelphia Union come to Florida.
Inter Miami plays a home game Saturday vs Philadelphia Union, which leads the Eastern Conference through five games.
Atlanta United falls 2-1 to Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a Sunday night showdown. Messi's goal ties the match and sets the stage for a thrilling game.
Messi and Robert Taylor scored for Miami, then Dániel Gazdag scored a consolation goal late in the second half. The Union outshot Miami 18-5, but most of the looks weren't as good as the home team's.
Messi has been recovering from a groin injury suffered earlier this month. He's available, but it remains to be seen how much. And he's far from the only Miami player who can give the Union trouble.
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