Toronto FC will welcome Inter Miami to BMO Field on Saturday in what will be their last match of the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season.
A 4-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls earlier this week has left the Reds hanging onto the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, sitting precariously in ninth. Meanwhile, the Herons secured the Supporters' Shield title after a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Columbus Crew.
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Toronto FC vs Inter Miami CF kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, October 5, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 4:00 pm ET/ 1:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | BMO Field |
The MLS match between Toronto and Inter Miami will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
It will kick off at 4:00 pm ET/ 1:00 pm PT on Saturday, October 5, in the US.
Team news & squads
Toronto FC team news
Toronto FC were without key players in the clash against the New York Red Bulls. Charlie Sharp was sidelined with a lower leg injury, while Lorenzo Insigne missed out due to a calf strain, and Henry Wingo was absent with a hamstring issue.
Additionally, Nicksoen Gomis didn't make the squad because of his own hamstring troubles, and Federico Bernardeschi was unavailable after picking up two yellow cards in Wednesday’s match.
A glimmer of hope came for the Reds in the second half when Prince Owusu slotted home a penalty, marking his eighth goal of the season.
Toronto possible XI: Johnson; Rosted, Long, Petretta; Laryea, Coello, Flores, Spicer; Kerr, Etienne; Owusu
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ranjitsingh, Gavran, Johnson |
| Defenders: | Long, Mabika, Gomis, Rosted, Franklin, Petretta, Pearlman |
| Midfielders: | Longstaff, Flores, Thompson |
| Forwards: | Marshall-Rutty, Bernardeschi, Etienne Jr. Mailula, Insigne, Kerr, Owusu |
Inter Miami CF team news
For Inter Miami, several players remain sidelined. David Martinez missed their last game due to a right adductor strain, CJ dos Santos is still recovering from a hand injury, and Lawson Sunderland is dealing with a hamstring issue.
Leo Afonso has been ruled out for the season with a groin problem, while both Nicolas Freire and Facundo Farias are still on the mend from ACL injuries.
A goal from Luis Suarez just three minutes into the second half sealed the victory, with Lionel Messi adding a brace. However, with the Supporters' Shield already secured, it's expected that the Argentine star will be rested for this match.
Inter Miami possible XI: Callender; Weigandt, Fray, Allen, Alba; Bright, Busquets, Ruiz; Gressel, Campana, Gomez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Callender, Ustari, Jensen |
| Defenders: | Sailor, Fray, Alba, Hall, Kryvtsov, Allen, Negri, Bright, Weigandt, Boatwright |
| Midfielders: | Busquets, Rojas, Farias, Gomez, Gressel, Cremaschi, Ruiz, Sunderland, Redondo, Morales |
| Forwards: | Campana, Suarez, Messi, Taylor, Valencia |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09/24 | Inter Miami CF 4-3 Toronto FC | Leagues Cup |
| 07/18/24 | Inter Miami CF 3-1 Toronto FC | MLS |
| 09/21/23 | Inter Miami CF 4-0 Toronto FC | MLS |
| 03/19/23 | Toronto FC 2-0 Inter Miami CF | MLS |
| 10/01/22 | Toronto FC 0-1 Inter Miami CF | MLS |