What does Messi's Inter Miami need to reach the MLS playoffs?

Inter Miami continues its important path towards the MLS playoffs. Gerardo Martino's team was victorious in its last game against Kansas City and the good streak continues to have a chance to be among the best in its conference and get into the MLS playoffs. The team is established in an important way.

Without a doubt, Lionel Messi was one of the most outstanding players on this team and has been key to the recent successes in Miami. The Argentine helped win the Leagues Cup, led the club to the final of the US Open Cup and now, he is in a great position towards the MLS playoffs, where he needs certain points to advance.

At the moment, the club is in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, with 28 points, just six behind DC United, current owner of 9th position. In MLS, teams that finish the season in places 1st to 7th in each conference qualify for the playoffs directly. Those who finish in 8th and 9th place will compete for the remaining place in each conference.

What does Inter Miami need?

Inter Miami has eight games ahead: Atlanta United, Toronto, Orlando City, New York City, Chicago, Cincinnati and two against Charlotte. There are 24 points still to be played. It is worth remembering that Las Garzas have one less match, since one of the matches against Charlotte was postponed because Messi's team was playing in the Leagues Cup.