Inter Miami, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, is set to kick off the Major League Soccer playoffs in an electrifying fashion on October 25. The team, fresh off their Supporters’ Shield triumph, has secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference and will enjoy home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
Messi, arguably one of the greatest footballers of all time, will be making his MLS playoff debut in this best-of-three series. After a disappointing season last year when Miami failed to make the playoffs despite Messi’s arrival, the team is now poised to make a deep run and potentially capture their first MLS Cup.
In an exciting development, MLS will broadcast Messi’s first playoff match live on a massive screen in New York’s iconic Time Square. This grand gesture underscores the league’s recognition of Messi’s star power and the significance of his playoff debut in the MLS.
Speaking about the upcoming playoffs, Messi emphasized the importance of focusing on the task at hand and not getting carried away with setting records. He acknowledged the challenges of the playoff format and highlighted the advantage of playing at home, where Miami has been particularly dominant.
Fans eager to witness Messi’s playoff debut can catch the action for free on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV. The complete MLS Cup Playoffs bracket will be unveiled on October 19, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating postseason filled with exciting matchups.
As the anticipation builds and the spotlight shines on Messi and Inter Miami, soccer enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the start of the MLS playoffs, where history is waiting to be made.
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