The competition for the Supporters` Shield is heating up. Inter Miami aims to secure the trophy for the second year in a row. Although they haven`t quite matched their record-breaking performance from last season, achieving back-to-back Supporters` Shields is a rare feat in MLS, last accomplished by the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2010-11. The league`s salary cap structure makes sustaining such dominance challenging, yet with Lionel Messi at the helm, the Herons continue to reach new levels of success.
Under Javier Mascherano`s guidance, Inter Miami now finds itself needing external help to win the Supporters` Shield, following a draw against Toronto FC despite holding two games in hand. Most other teams have no more than three matches remaining. Currently seven points behind the Philadelphia Union, securing victories in their outstanding games would narrow the gap to just one point. Additionally, with Sergio Busquets set to retire at season`s end, the team is motivated to finish strong and honor his career, all while preparing for the upcoming MLS Cup playoffs.
Below, you`ll find details on Inter Miami`s upcoming match against Chicago Fire, including how to watch, along with their remaining schedule.
How to Watch Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, Odds
- Date: Tuesday, Sep. 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 |
