Match Preview

MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami Set to Face Orlando City SC in Leagues Cup Round of 32 This Wednesday

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Inter Miami CF is set to host rivals Orlando City SC this Wednesday, August 2 in the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup. Kick off at DRV PNK Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET.

Tickets

Tickets for Wednesday’s thrilling 2023 Leagues Cup game are available HERE!

Parking

Before heading to the game, view DRV PNK Stadium’s matchday parking information HERE. Fans are encouraged to buy parking passes in advance of arrival to DRV PNK Stadium. Buy your gameday parking pass HERE!

Brightline

Inter Miami and Brightline are returning for another action-packed season! Take Brightline trains and complimentary shuttles from Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station directly to all the Inter Miami CF matches this season at DRV PNK Stadium.

Shuttles depart the station 10 minutes after train arrivals and return shuttles depart from DRV PNK Stadium at 9:45 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET so you can stay for the whole match and get back to the station to catch your train back home.

XTRA Time at the XBTO Northwest Club

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The XBTO Northwest Club will be open postgame for all guests to enjoy! The 10,000 square foot hospitality space, which is located next to the team store by Gate 3, includes an air-conditioned enclosed first level, an outdoor terrace on the second level overlooking the field, and a third level open-air lounge.

XTRA TIME at the XBTO Northwest Club will feature a live DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials and the opportunity to watch the Inter Miami CF postgame show from a great vantage point. Fans are encouraged to head over immediately following the final whistle to secure up close viewing.

Where to Watch

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All matches will feature both English and Spanish-language announcers, while matches involving Canadian teams will also offer commentary in French.

The Return of the Rivalry

Inter Miami will meet Orlando City once again for the latest edition of the matchup between the Florida sides. This time, the rivalry means even more for both sides, as they will now play for the right to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2023 Leagues Cup.

Miami Looks to Stay Hot

Coming into the knockout stages of the tournament after a strong showing in the group stage of the competition with victories over LIGA MX side Cruz Azul and Atlanta United, Inter Miami will look to carry on with its strong form in  the inaugural edition of the Leagues Cup.

First, Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 on July 21 after Lionel Messi found the back of the net through a last-minute free kick to give the Club the win on his historic debut. Then, on July 25, Inter Miami topped Atlanta United with a convincing 4-0 scoreline, tying the team’s largest margin of victory in Club history thanks to a pair of braces from Messi and Robert Taylor.

Jordi Alba Potential Debut

After arriving in Miami to join up with his new teammates earlier this week, star Spanish defender and former FC Barcelona player Jordi Alba will be available for selection on Wednesday night against Orlando. Alba, a longtime teammate of Messi and legendary midfielder Sergio Busquets, is the latest in the line of international stars to join the Club. During his tenure at Barcelona, Alba helped the Blaugrana win six LaLiga titles, five Copa del Rey titles, and played a key role in their run to win the UEFA Champions League title in 2015, making 459 appearances over the course of 11 seasons in the process, the ninth most of any player in the club’s history,

Scouting Orlando City SC

Orlando will enter the fixture after defeating the Houston Dynamo in penalties after a 1-1 draw on July 21 and then earning a 2-3 win over LIGA MX team Santos Laguna.

Forward Duncan McGuire will be a player to look out for on Wednesday night after netting twice in the team’s group stage games.

What’s Next?

Inter Miami can punch its ticket to the Round of 16 of the 2023 Leagues Cup and eliminate Orlando City with a win. If Inter Miami advances to the next round, it will face the winner of the Round of 32 match between FC Dallas and LIGA MX side Mazatlán F.C., which will also take place on Wednesday, August 2.