
One of the most highly anticipated matches in the MLS Playoffs this weekend is the Eastern Conference semifinals between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami.
Both teams won their best-of-three series MLS playoff matchups, requiring three matches to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. FC Cincinnati eliminated the Columbus Crew while Inter Miami eliminated Nashville SC.
FC Cincinnati defeated the Columbus Crew 1-0 in Game One, but in Game Two, the Columbus Crew defeated FC Cincinnati 4-0. Game Three was the decider, and FC Cincinnati defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 with two goals from Brenner Da Silva.
Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 3-1 in Game One at home, but in Game Two, Nashville beat them 2-1 at GEODIS Park. In Game Three, Inter Miami thrashed Nashville 4-0 at home with braces from Tadeo Allende and Lionel Messi.
FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami played against each other twice in the regular season this year, and at TQL Stadium on July 16, 2025, Cincinnati defeated Inter Miami 3-0. For the game at Chase Stadium on July 26, 2025, Inter Miami and Cincinnati ended in a 0-0 draw.
FC Cincinnati
Injuries: Matt Miazga
Inter Miami
Injuries: David Ruiz and Ryan Sailor.
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