Lionel Messi: How to watch & stream Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union in Leagues Cup

Philadelphia are the latest MLS club hoping to spoil Messi Mania, and they’re in prime position to do so as hosts – earning that right after finishing as runner-up to LAFC in the 2022 Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup races. Subaru Park, even for this second edition of the Messi Roadshow, is sure to be rowdy.

To boost their chances, the Union hope for positive news on the injury front after doing just enough to advance in past knockout games. Two of their Designated Players – striker Julián Carranza (hamstring) and midfielder Dániel Gazdag (knee) – are carrying knocks, so depth, and star goalkeeper Andre Blake, may need to shine through.

Philadelphia entered this year expecting to compete for trophies on multiple fronts, and they fell just short in the 2023 Concacaf League, losing in the semifinals to LAFC. With head coach Jim Curtin’s group on yet another deep tournament run, can they complete the job and ultimately host when a trophy is on the line?