Sun Oct 06 01:28:41 UTC 2024: ## Inter Miami, Supporters’ Shield Champions, Face Toronto FC in Canada

**MIAMI, FL** – After clinching the Supporters’ Shield with a historic win over the Columbus Crew, Inter Miami CF will travel north to face Toronto FC on Saturday, October 5th, at BMO Field. The match is set to kick off at 4:00 PM ET.

Inter Miami, led by captain Lionel Messi, secured the best regular-season record in MLS with a 2-3 victory over Columbus. Messi scored a brace, while Luis Suárez added another goal, and Drake Callender made a crucial penalty save to secure the win.

Messi’s performance earned him the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday award, marking his fifth such award this season. The Argentine star has also led the team in assists with 15, and his 17 goals place him fourth in the league’s top scorer table.

Inter Miami currently sits atop the Eastern Conference standings with 68 points, seven points ahead of their closest competitor. With two matches remaining, they have the opportunity to set a new record for points in a single season, surpassing the 73 points achieved by the New England Revolution in 2021.

Toronto FC, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a 1-4 defeat against the New York Red Bulls. They currently occupy ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 37 points.

This will be the third meeting between the two teams this year, and the eleventh in their history. Inter Miami holds a commanding advantage in the series, having won eight of their previous ten matches against Toronto.

The match will be available to stream on MLS Season Pass, which offers live access to every MLS regular-season match, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and the Leagues Cup. Fans can watch on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com.

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