A star-studded Matchday 9 clash awaits when Real Salt Lake<\/a> host\u00a0Inter Miami CF<\/a> on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Record<\/strong><\/p>\n What to know<\/strong><\/p>\n Few teams are in better form than RSL, who have gone six games unbeaten since falling at Supporters’ Shield-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a> on opening weekend.<\/p>\n Their latest result was a thrilling 4-2 victory<\/a> over San Diego FC<\/a>, which included a brace from striker Sergi Solans<\/a> and a 1g\/2a performance from USMNT midfielder Diego Luna<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It’s a case of “pick your poison” with RSL’s attack, which also includes newcomer Morgan Guilavogui<\/a> and homegrown winger Zavier Gozo<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, head coach Pablo Mastroeni’s side concludes their three-match homestand with a chance to make a statement against the defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions.<\/p>\n Who to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Predicted XI<\/strong><\/p>\n When you have a winning lineup, why change things? That said, Uruguay international Juan Manuel Sanabria<\/a> could return for the Claret-and-Cobalt. The 2026 World Cup hopeful is a game-changer at left wingback.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Record<\/strong><\/p>\n What to know<\/strong><\/p>\n Inter Miami sent shockwaves around MLS last week with news that head coach Javier Mascherano had departed the club<\/a>, roughly five months after he won their first MLS Cup title.<\/p>\n Sporting director Guillermo Hoyos has stepped into the managerial spot, at least for the time being, and helped steer the Herons to a 3-2 victory<\/a> at the Colorado Rapids<\/a> last Saturday.<\/p>\n Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi<\/a> was the main catalyst against Colorado. The Argentine icon’s brace and game-winning golazo earned him MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA honors<\/a>, thrilling the nearly 76,000 fans at Empower Field at Mile High.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n That match was not without setbacks, though, as Mateo Silvetti<\/a> picked up an apparent hamstring injury and Yannick Bright<\/a> was shown an 87th-minute red card. The Herons’ backline was tested throughout, too.<\/p>\n Now, before returning home to brand-new Nu Stadium, Miami hope to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games and stay within striking distance of first-place Nashville SC<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Predicted XI<\/strong><\/p>\n Inter Miami’s depth will be tested for the second leg of their trip to the Rocky Mountains. We could see Tadeo Allende<\/a> return from injury, David Ru\u00edz<\/a> slot into midfield and rotation at both fullback spots.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It all comes down to a battle of No. 10s.<\/p>\n Luna and RSL must be salivating at how Miami’s defense has allowed two goals in four straight games. Then again, we’d be foolish to doubt Messi will impact the game and trouble the hosts.<\/p>\n Whichever star has more game-changing plays will decide this midweek clash.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n How to watch & stream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
When<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\n
Where<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n