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Miami Seeks Bounce-Back vs. Hot Streak Union
20 Aug
Summary
- Inter Miami aims to recover from a 4-1 loss.
- Philadelphia Union enters the match on a four-game winning run.
- Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are fully fit for Miami.

Inter Miami is set to clash with the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, looking to recover from a recent 4-1 loss to Nashville SC. The Union enters the match in strong form, having secured four consecutive domestic victories under interim head coach Ryan Richter. Philadelphia currently sits 13th in the Eastern Conference with 19 points, aiming to close the gap on the playoff positions.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami, despite sitting second in the Eastern Conference with 38 points, has experienced a downturn, losing three consecutive matches across all competitions and conceding nine goals. Key players Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are fit and expected to feature, with Suárez aiming to replicate his hat-trick performance from the teams' last encounter. The match will be available exclusively on the Apple TV app for North American subscribers with an MLS Season Pass.
The game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET and 4:30 PM PT in the United States and Canada on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. In Mexico, the kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM CT on the same date. Inter Miami holds a historical advantage in head-to-head matchups against Philadelphia, with seven wins to their opponent's four.