Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF take their three-game win streak to Sports Illustrated Stadium for a Saturday evening battle at Red Bull New York.
How to watch & stream
When
- Saturday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT
Where
- Sports Illustrated Stadium | Harrison, New Jersey
Standings
- 9th in Eastern Conference
- 36 points (10W-14L-6D)
Last game
The Red Bulls suffered a 2-0 setback at home to Toronto FC for their second straight loss.
Players to watch
- Julian Hall: The 18-year-old breakout homegrown striker placed second in this year's 22 Under 22 rankings after scoring in his first three USMNT appearances. He also leads RBNY with 11g/5a.
- Adri Mehmeti: The fellow rising homegrown midfielder and US men's international has been one of the league's top young stars and finished No. 3 on the 22 Under 22 list.
- Jorge Ruvalcaba: The 25-year-old Designated Player has been a key piece of New York's front line this year and is second on the team with eight goals.
- Ronald Donkor: RBNY's third player to feature on the 22 Under 22 list, the Ghanaian has been a constant in Red Bulls' midfield, contributing 2g/9a this season.
What to know
Head coach Michael Bradley's first season in charge has been a rollercoaster filled with plenty of positives and work still to be done. However, after back-to-back losses, RBNY have watched their grip on an Eastern Conference playoff spot slip, and they now occupy ninth and final postseason position.
With four games to go, they're level on points with Toronto and have eyes on the Columbus Crew, who are lurking just one point back. The time is now for the Red Bulls to earn a signature win, especially with difficult matches against New England and Nashville looming.
Standings
- 2nd in Eastern Conference
- 55 points (15W-5L-10D)
Last game
The Herons are on a three-game winning streak, most recently downing southern rivals Atlanta United, 3-1, on the road.
The legendary Lionel Messi led the way with 2g/1a, while Germán Berterame tallied 1g/2a and Luis Suárez added two assists.
Players to watch
- Lionel Messi: Week by week, it looks increasingly likely that the GOAT will claim his third consecutive Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. He's up to a league-best 40 goal contributions (25g/15a) on the year.
- Germán Berterame: The Mexican international has rounded into form as the year has gone on. Miami's DP striker is now up to 9g/10a in his first season in the pink and black.
- Luis Suárez: The 39-year-old has enjoyed a career renaissance in 2026, recording 15g/12a and forming a formidable attacking trio with Messi and Berterame.
- Casemiro: Despite featuring as a holding midfielder during his illustrious career with European giants such as Real Madrid and Manchester United, Casemiro has deputized as a center back for the Herons, adding a much-needed layer to their defense.
What to know
Inter Miami have secured their place in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, and Messi looks set to win his third straight MLS MVP. The vibes in South Florida are high.
Though they own a three-point cushion on third-place New England, the Herons will still have eyes on holding off the Revs, as well as Chicago, for the second seed in the East.
If the regular season ended today, Miami would face a Round One Best-of-3 Series against Floridian rivals Antoine Griezmann and Orlando City.
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Miami look to be the favorites heading into this clash with over half of the market (53%) of the market, compared to 27% for the Red Bulls.
Market insights shared are current as of Thursday, Oct. 22 at 12 pm ET.
