Sat Oct 19 22:01:37 UTC 2024: – Lionel Messi is focused on trophies, with Inter Miami aiming for a record MLS points total in their upcoming match against the New England Revolution.
– Inter Miami, with a record of 21-4-8 (71 points), has already secured the Supporters’ Shield and will host the Revolution in Fort Lauderdale.
– A victory on Saturday would set a new single-season MLS points record, surpassing the 73 points established by the Revolution in the 2021 season.
– Defender Noah Allen emphasized that while the record is important, the primary goal is to build confidence heading into the playoffs.
– The Revolution, currently out of playoff contention (9-20-4, 31 points), views defending their past records as motivation, with defender Brandon Bye highlighting the importance of club history.
– Most Miami regulars are expected to play, including Messi, who has an impressive season with 17 goals and 15 assists in 18 matches.
– The Revolution’s Giacomo Vrioni leads the team with nine goals but is currently on a scoring drought.
– Inter Miami is on a 10-match unbeaten streak (7-0-3), while New England has lost their last three matches. In their previous encounter this season, Miami won 4-1.

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