"In their fourth-last game of the regular season, Inter Miami's run of seven matches in 21 days continues with a home MLS match against a Chicago side who are three points above the bottom of the table on Tuesday. Victory could send The Herons level on points with second-placed Cincinnati and a place in the top four would ensure Javier Mascherano's side have home advantage first in the initial best-of-three series in the playoffs, as well as two home games should their tie required a third match."
"Miami made the mammoth trip to Toronto on Saturday, having 62% of possession and six of the eight attempts at goal between the teams in a 1-1 draw. "The team made a great effort and we dominated most of the game," assessed Mascherano. "We knew we were not going to shine because there was fatigue. We have to focus on dealing with the current situation.""
"Chicago have three remaining regular-season matches and are in a strong position to at least qualify for the Wild Card match for the playoffs between the teams finishing eighth and ninth. A 2-0 home win on Saturday over the team immediately above them, Columbus, was the Fire's second straight win and third in four matches in their first season under former Crew and USMNT national team manager Gregg Berhalter. "No pressure," Berhalter said of visiting opponents on a 12-match unbeaten home run. "It's a great atmosphere against great players.""
Inter Miami hosts Chicago amid a congested schedule of seven matches in 21 days with four regular-season fixtures remaining. A victory could lift Miami level with second-placed Cincinnati and a top-four finish would grant home advantage in the initial best-of-three playoff series, including two home games if a deciding third match is needed. The teams above Miami have two fewer games, creating a narrow path to the Supporters' Shield if rivals drop points. Miami drew 1-1 in Toronto with 62% possession and signs of fatigue. Chicago have three games left and recent wins under Gregg Berhalter have strengthened their playoff prospects.
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