"Much about Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale was typical. The weather was sticky and humid. The crowd at Chase Stadium was lively. And on the field, Lionel Messi assisted Jordi Alba, and vice-versa, in a 3-1 win for Inter Miami. That the victory came against the Seattle Sounders, the side that beat Miami in a contentious Leagues Cup final two weeks ago, gave the squad a measure of revenge."
"Indeed, between the Seattle game and a subsequent loss to Charlotte FC, Miami had not just suffered two consecutive shutout losses, but they were depleted due to injuries and suspensions (Luis Suarez due to his antics in the Leagues Cup final and Tomas Aviles for a red card against Charlotte). Inter Miami only had six players on the bench on Tuesday; two were 18-year-old academy products and another was 19-year-old Mateo Silvetti, who just arrived from Newell's Old Boys."
"Despite this, Miami's win pushed them to fifth in the Eastern Conference on 49 points eight behind the leaders, Philadelphia Union. With three games in hand, Inter Miami still have a chance at repeating last season's achievement: finishing at the top of the East and winning the MLS Supporters' Shield, given to the club with the best regular-season record. The ultimate goal, though, is altogether different: win MLS Cup. The league championship has been the most coveted objective for the Herons."
Inter Miami secured a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders, with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba combining on goals, providing revenge after the Leagues Cup final loss. Miami entered the match depleted by injuries and suspensions, fielding only six substitutes, including two 18-year-old academy players and 19-year-old Mateo Silvetti. The victory moved Miami to fifth in the Eastern Conference on 49 points, eight behind leaders Philadelphia Union, with three games in hand. The club still pursues the Supporters' Shield but places ultimate priority on winning MLS Cup, the trophy most cherished by fans, with historic fan passions cited from Atlanta United and LAFC.
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