The FIFA Club World Cup is looming, and Inter Miami CF can’t get much worse.
After losing 4–1 to Minnesota United and drawing 3–3 with the San Jose Earthquakes, the Herons fell 3–0 to their rival Orlando City SC on Sunday, continuing their poor run of form under manager Javier Mascherano.
While supporters continued to pack the stands of Chase Stadium and displayed a tifo ahead of the match, the on-field struggles continued. Miami fell to sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference and behind their Florida rivals.
Yet, even in the most challenging and disappointing moments, there may be things to learn for Miami before they can look ahead. After all, they face a challenging Philadelphia Union side next week.
“Now we'll truly see if we're a team in difficult times, because when everything's going well, it's very easy,” Lionel Messi said after the match. “When difficult times come, that's when we have to be more united than ever, be a true team, and pull ourselves together."
