Philadelphia vs Inter Miami – News and Probable Lineups

Inter Miami will aim to prevent back-to-back MLS losses for the first time in 2026 as they take on the rising Philadelphia Union on Wednesday at Subaru Park.

Last weekend, the Union climbed to 13th in the Eastern Conference after a 3-2 victory over New York City FC, while Miami remains in second place following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC.

Match overview

The narrative for Philly has been one of finding resilience, as last year’s Supporters’ Shield winners have managed to come from behind to triumph in their last two MLS matches.

Under the guidance of interim head coach Ryan Richter, the team seems to be on the rebound as they pursue a fifth consecutive win in this competition on Wednesday.

As they enter this fixture, they are positioned five points shy of the Eastern Conference playoff spots, having achieved five domestic victories in 2026.

Philadelphia could extend their unbeaten home streak to seven matches this midweek, with the team winning their last three matches at Subaru Park.

This season, they have garnered 10 points in league matches when conceding the first goal, while they have dropped eight points when scoring first.

So far in the 2026 regular season, the Union have failed to secure any points against clubs from Florida, surrendering a total of 10 goals across those two matches this year.

Miami experienced no miracle turnaround last weekend, squandering a chance to leapfrog Nashville for the top position.

This marked interim manager Angel Guillermo Hoyos’s first away loss, with his side now trailing the Boys in Gold by five points at the summit of the Eastern Conference.

The Herons will be looking to end a three-match losing streak in all competitions on Wednesday, having conceded nine goals over those games.

If they lose this time, it would be their first time suffering consecutive away defeats in the regular season since October 2023.

This year, they have triumphed in three matches after allowing the opening goal, though only one of those wins came on the road (4-2 against Orlando City in March).

Miami remains unbeaten in their last six encounters with the Union across all competitions, managing to avoid defeat in their last three trips to Subaru Park.

Team News

The Union have one injury worry as Geiner Martinez might still be under concussion protocol, while Jovan Lukic is serving a suspension.

Cavan Sullivan shone for Philly last weekend, with the 16-year-old Homegrown Player contributing two assists, while Bruno Damiani found the net twice and Danley Jean Jacques scored against NYCFC.

On the Miami side, Mateo Silvetti is dealing with a shoulder issue, Santiago Morales has a quad strain, Micael is doubtful due to an ankle concern, and German Berterame could be out as he may still be in concussion protocol.

Once again, Lionel Messi played a pivotal role for his team on Saturday, assisting Telasco Segovia’s goal during first-half stoppage time after having missed a penalty earlier.

Philadelphia Union probable starting XI:

Blake; Westfield, Peter, Harriel, Wagner; C. Sullivan, Bedouin, John James, Q. Sullivan; Iloski, Damiani

Inter Miami probable starting XI:

New Rivers; Fray, Falcon, Lujan, Reguilon; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul; Messi, Suarez, Segovia

Despite their recent struggles, we foresee that Miami’s determination will help them find a way to succeed against a revitalized Union side that may be too preoccupied with their recent achievements to focus clearly on the challenge ahead.