Major League Soccer is back in action this week, with Charlotte FC facing off against Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami team in a crucial encounter at the DRV PNK Stadium on Wednesday.
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Due to their struggles thus far this year, Inter Miami, which is now in 14th place in the MLS Eastern Conference rankings, have been eliminated from playoff contention. In their previous match, the Herons were narrowly defeated by FC Cincinnati 1-0.
On the other side, Charlotte FC has struggled with consistency throughout their season and is now in 12th position in the league rankings. Last week, the away team defeated Chicago Fire with ease, winning 2-0, and will attempt to repeat that feat this time around.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Inter Miami vs Charlotte kick-off time
| Date: | October 18, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | DRV PNK Stadium |
Inter Miami and Charlotte face off on September 20 at DRV PNK Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm Eastern Time (ET), or 4:30 pm Pacific Time (PT).
How to watch Inter Miami vs Charlotte online - TV channels & live streams
 | Apple TV | Watch here |
The game will not be broadcast live on TV but will be available to stream live online through Apple TV MLS Season Pass.
Team news & squads
Inter Miami team news
Inter Miami boss Tata Martino will be unable to call upon the services of Ian Fray, Franco Negri, Corentin Jean, Gregore, and Diego Gomez due to various injury problems. Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and compatriot Benjamin Cremaschi will also be unavailable due to international duties. Left-back Jordi Alba and forward Leonardo Campana are both listed as questionable, with the duo dealing with respective hamstring problems.
Inter Miami predicted XI: Calender; Yedlin, Kryvstov, Miller, Allen; Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi; Taylor, Farias, Martinez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Callender, Marsman, Dos Santos, Jensen |
| Defenders: | Miller, Kryvtsov, McVey, Sailor, Mabika, Aviles, Hall, Allen, Neville, Boatwright |
| Midfielders: | Busquets, Arroyo, Ulloa, Ruiz, Gomez, Duke, Mota, Cremaschi, Sunderland, Farias, Pizarro, Lassiter, Azcona, Meek, LaCava |
| Forwards: | Martinez, Stefanelli, Borgelin, Taylor, Robinson |
Charlotte team news
Due to injuries, George Marks, Kerwin Vargas and Guzman Corujo are all out for the foreseeable future. Their top scorer is Karol Swiderski who has scored seven goals in all competitions.
Charlotte FC possible XI: Kahlina; Lindsey, Sobocinski, Malanda, Afful; Westwood, Bronico, Bender; Vargas, Swiderski, Meram.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Sisiniega, Kahlina |
| Defenders | Sobocinski, Afful, Mora, Lindsey, Malanda, Byrne |
| Midfielders | Jozwiak, Westwood, Santos, Jones, Bronico, Hegardt, Scardina, Privett |
| Forwards | Swiderski, Copetti, Gaines |
Head-to-Head Record
Inter Miami and Charlotte have faced each other only thrice in official competitions. They have ended with two wins for Miami and one win for Charlotte.