By Inter Miami, spearheaded by global superstar Lionel Messi, is poised to make Major League Soccer (MLS) history as they host the New England Revolution in their season finale on Saturday evening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The match presents an opportunity for Miami to break the league’s single-season points record.
Having already secured the Supporters’ Shield with 71 points (21-4-8), Inter Miami needs a victory to surpass the 73-point record set by the New England Revolution in 2021. This achievement would cap off a remarkable regular season for the Herons, who have also clinched home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs.
Defender Noah Allen expressed the team’s ambition, telling the Miami Herald, “We want to get that record.” However, he emphasized that the primary focus remains on building momentum for the playoffs: “Our biggest goal is to win going into the playoffs, having the confidence and getting the three points.”
For the New England Revolution (9-20-4, 31 points), long eliminated from playoff contention, the match offers a chance to defend their franchise record. Defender Brandon Bye, who was part of the 2021 record-setting team, noted, “A lot of guys have spoken on the fact that we don’t want to give up that record. I think it’s history for the club, and we want to continue to have that history.”
Lionel Messi is expected to feature in the match, looking to add to his impressive tally of 17 goals and 15 assists in just 18 appearances this season. Several Miami players, including Messi, Diego Gomez, Leonardo Campana, and Benjamin Cremaschi, will be on short rest after representing their national teams earlier in the week.
Inter Miami enters the match on a 10-game unbeaten streak in MLS play (7-0-3), while New England is looking to snap a three-match losing streak. The teams’ previous encounter this season saw Miami claim a 4-1 victory in Foxborough on April 27.
As the regular season concludes, this match not only holds historical significance for the league record but also serves as a final tune-up for Inter Miami before they embark on their MLS Cup playoff campaign.
