"They sit fourth in the Eastern Conference standings but have played two games fewer than all the teams around them, and a pair of victories in their matches in hand would take them within one point of the conference and Supporters' Shield leaders, the Philadelphia Union. Owing to their participation at the Club World Cup and their runners-up finish in the Leagues Cup, Miami have had several games rescheduled and face a packed schedule before the MLS Cup playoffs."
"Not even 72 hours had passed since the match in New York. It's a huge physical toll, and we faced a team that hadn't lost in their last five games. We have to keep going. We have four matches left and we'll try to win them all to finish as high as possible. We're focused on ending the regular season near the top. Maybe we missed an opportunity today, but we want home-field advantage in the playoffs. We'll keep fighting for the Supporters' Shield - we have that obligation."
Inter Miami drew 1-1 with FC Toronto three days after a 4-0 win at New York City, leaving them fourth in the Eastern Conference but with two games in hand. Two victories in those matches would bring Miami within one point of the Philadelphia Union atop the conference and the Supporters' Shield race. Several fixtures were rescheduled because of Club World Cup participation and a Leagues Cup runners-up finish, creating a congested pre-playoffs schedule. Tuesday's match against Chicago will be Miami's 20th midweek game of the year. Javier Mascherano said the squad will continue to fight for home-field advantage and the Supporters' Shield.
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