The exhilarating competition for the Supporters` Shield is currently unfolding. Inter Miami is determined to clinch this prestigious trophy for the second consecutive season. While their current performance might not be replicating last season`s unprecedented pace, it`s worth noting that no MLS team has managed to secure the most points in back-to-back seasons since the Los Angeles Galaxy achieved it in 2010-11. Given the MLS operates under a salary cap, maintaining such a dominant lead consistently is incredibly challenging. Nevertheless, with Lionel Messi spearheading the team, the Herons have persistently reached new echelons of success.
To secure the Supporters` Shield, Inter Miami now requires assistance from other league results, especially following their recent draw against Toronto FC, despite still holding two games in hand. With most teams having no more than three matches left in this stage of the season, and Inter Miami currently trailing the Philadelphia Union by seven points, winning their remaining games would bring them within just a single point of the top spot. Furthermore, with team veteran Sergio Busquets announcing his retirement at the season`s conclusion, there`s an added powerful incentive for the team to perform exceptionally, both to honor his legacy and to build momentum for the upcoming MLS Cup playoffs.
Below is a comprehensive overview of Inter Miami`s upcoming schedule, including specific details on how to watch their match against Chicago Fire.
How to Watch Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, Odds
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Stadium — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Live stream: MLS Season Pass
- Odds: Inter Miami -190; Draw +360; Chicago Fire +410
Inter Miami`s Remaining Schedule
All times Eastern, all matches available on MLS Season Pass.
- Tuesday, Sep. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire (7:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Oct 4: Inter Miami vs. New England Revolution (7:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Oct 11: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United FC (7:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Oct 18: Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami (6 p.m.)
MLS Eastern Conference Standings
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 32 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 56 | 33 | +23 | 63 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 59 |
| 3 | New York City FC | 32 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 49 | 41 | +8 | 56 |
| 4 | Inter Miami CF | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 65 | 47 | +18 | 56 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 32 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 |
| 6 | Nashville SC | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 55 | 39 | +16 | 53 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 59 | 44 | +15 | 52 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 51 | 49 | +2 | 50 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 59 | 53 | +6 | 48 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 47 | 43 | +4 | 43 |
| 11 | New England Revolution | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 35 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 31 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 38 | -7 | 28 |
| 13 | CF Montreal | 32 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 56 | -23 | 27 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 31 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 37 | 57 | -20 | 27 |
| 15 | D.C. United | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 29 | 64 | -35 | 25 |
MLS Western Conference Standings
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 57 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 34 | +25 | 57 |
| 3 | Minnesota United | 32 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 52 | 37 | +15 | 55 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 37 | +23 | 53 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 54 | 47 | +7 | 46 |
| 6 | Austin FC | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 44 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 41 | 43 | -2 | 44 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 42 | 53 | -11 | 40 |
| 9 | San Jose Earthquakes | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 38 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 38 |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 46 | -11 | 37 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 41 | 52 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 | St. Louis City | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 28 |
| 14 | Sporting Kansas City | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 46 | 67 | -21 | 27 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 31 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 41 | 62 | -21 | 24 |
