In addition to the MLS, the franchise that has Lionel Messi as its main star will play three other tournaments this season; check when the number 10 will enter the field
Lionel Messi signed this Thursday the contract to officially become a player of the Inter Miami, from United States. In North American football, the Argentine star will compete in other tournaments in addition to the MLS, local championship. Check out all the details.
How is the MLS, the local league of the United States
Major League Soccer (MLS) is contested by a total of 29 teams, which are divided into two Conferences (15 in the East and 14 in the West), over 34 games in the season. The top seven advance to the playoffs, while eighth and ninth places advance to a playoff. The first round of the playoffs is played in the best of three games. Afterwards, the semifinals and finals are in a single game in the stadium of the best classifieds.
Currently, Inter Miami – which will now be led by Gerardo Martino – is the last of the Eastern Conference, with 18 points added – nine behind Chicago Fire, the last to enter the playoffs of the competition.
On the other hand, there is also an MLS Classics and an MLS All Star Game (mid-season). This week will start with the break for the League Cup, where Inter Miami will face Cruz Azul and Atlanta United in Group 3 South.
US Open Cup, the competition that Inter Miami competes in
The US Open Cup is similar to the Copa Argentina: teams from MLS and other divisions intersect, such as MLS NEXT Pro, USL, NPSL and even amateur teams. The winner will receive a prize of US$300,000 and qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup. In this dispute, Inter Miami will face Cincinnati in the semifinal, on August 23rd. In the other bracket, the Houston Dynamo will face Real Salt Lake.
The League Cup, the tournament in which Leo Messi could make his debut
The League Cup is the annual tournament in which all MLS and Liga MX teams face each other. Lionel Messi could make his Inter Miami debut in this competition against Cruz Azul at DRV PNK Stadium on July 21. The Tata team is part of the South 3 group, with La Máquina and Atlanta United.
Qualifying for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, one of Inter Miami’s dreams
Inter Miami can still qualify for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, in which 27 teams will participate in five direct elimination rounds. Las Garzas are far from qualifying for the local tournament, but they can get their ticket if they win the US Open Cup.
Text published by 442, from Perfil Argentina.
Source: sportbuzz
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