Messi's Inter Miami vs. NYCFC: Predicted Lineups & Season Opener Showdown!
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Messi's Inter Miami vs. NYCFC: Predicted Lineups & Season Opener Showdown!

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Summary:

  • Lionel Messi's Inter Miami starts their 2025 MLS season against NYCFC.

  • Inter Miami had a record-breaking 2024 season with 74 points.

  • NYCFC aims to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season.

  • Both teams have new managers for the 2025 season.

  • Predicted lineups for both Inter Miami and NYCFC are detailed.

Inter Miami CF vs. New York City FC: 2025 MLS Season Opener

Inter Miami, boasting a record-breaking 2024 season and a new head coach, Javier Mascherano, kicks off their 2025 MLS campaign against New York City FC, who also have a new manager, Pascal Jensen, at the helm. The match takes place at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

Inter Miami's Stellar 2024 Season:

Despite a playoff exit against Atlanta United, Inter Miami dominated the regular season, achieving 22 wins and a record-breaking 74 points. This success came despite Lionel Messi missing a significant portion of the season.

The Challenge for NYCFC:

NYCFC, aiming to recapture the glory of their 2021 MLS Cup win, face a tough start. They won only four away games in 2024 and haven't won their opening match since 2018.

Predicted Lineups:

Here's a look at how both teams might line up for this highly anticipated clash:

Inter Miami:

  • GK: Oscar Ustari
  • LB: Jordi Alba
  • CB: David Martínez
  • CB: Tomas Aviles
  • RB: Gonzalo Lujan
  • CDM: Sergio Busquets
  • CM: Telasco Segovia
  • CM: Federico Redondo
  • LW: Tadeo Allende
  • RW: Lionel Messi
  • ST: Luis Suárez

New York City FC:

  • GK: Matt Freese
  • LB: Kevin O'Toole
  • CB: Birk Risa
  • CB: Strahinja Tanasijević
  • RB: Mitja Ilenic
  • CDM: Keaton Parks
  • CDM: Andrés Perea
  • CAM: Santiago Rodriguez
  • LW: Agustín Ojeda
  • RW: Hannes Wolf
  • ST: Alonso Martinez

This promises to be a captivating match between two teams with new ambitions and star players. Don't miss the action!

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