It is a quick change for Inter Miami, who will start their season at home on Saturday against New York City FC. The kick -off of the competition had to be pushed back from 2.30 pm after the Herons had had their cup match with the City Kansas City postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday due to the weather. There can be rotation, because even with the shift in time, Miami comes in short rest and starts a long season.
Here are our storylines, how you can view the competition and more:
How to look and opportunities
- Date: Satraim, February 22 | Time: 7:30 pm et
- Location: Chase Stadium – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Live stream: MLS Season Pass
- Chances: Inter Miami -180; Drawing +340; NYCFC +425
Inter Miami: There is no better time than being between competitions for Inter Miami to test their depth. Javier Mascherano will still have to deal with Drake Callender and Jordi Alba, but the herons will be relatively healthy to enter their season opener. Miami is only for one goal in the draw versus Sporting Kansas City and will have to concentrate a bit more on that coming game than they will here.
Inter Miami predicted XI: Oscar Ustari, Noah Allen, Gonzalo Lujan, Tomas Aviles, Marcelo Weigandt, Robert Taylor, Benjamin Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets, Fafa Picault, Lionelessi, Luis Suarez
NYCFC: Last season was a disappointment, but there is no larger way to kick the season on the right foot than opposite Inter Miami. NYFFC had a relatively static low season, only adding to the team via the design and of small movements, but they could reach the play -offs last season and will build on it. The absence of Tayvon Gray will force a bit of a shuffle to the starting XI.
NYCFC predicted XI: Matt Freese, Kevin O’Toole, Justinhaak, Thiago Martins, Mitja Ilenic, Keaton Parks, Andres Perea, Santi Rodriguez, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez
Prediction
Despite juggling competitions, the herons will continue their undefeated start of the new season by taking care of business at home. Choose: Inter Miami 2, NYCFC 1