What an end to the MLS regular season it has been! Fans everywhere are focused on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as the club makes it to the playoffs. It is going to be a thrilling affair, with soccer fans throughout the world eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of Messi and other stars like Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba as they try their luck in Major League Soccer’s stiffest competition.

The Wild Card round starts on October 22nd. People are wondering who Inter Miami will face in the playoffs. Let’s analyze the possible outcomes and predict how Messi and his teammates will shape their path to MLS glory.

Entering the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will see the Eastern and Western conferences butchered into a different group of contenders fighting for the MLS Cup. With Wild Card matches where the 8th and 9th places in each conference fight for the last playoff spots, the playoffs kick-off. These matches are set for October 22 and 23 and the victorious teams of these matches will compete against the top-seeded teams in the conferences.

In the Eastern Conference, CF Montréal and Atlanta United will fight for the last playoff spot, while Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers will battle to earn a seat in the Western Conference.

Inter Miami, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winner, is the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They secured this position through their dominant regular-season performance. The outcome of the Eastern Conference Wild Card match between CF Montréal and Atlanta United will determine Miami’s first playoff opponent.

Lionel Messi’s playoff journey begins

Inter Miami will put on a show, no matter who the Eastern Conference Wild Card team selects. Their first Round One Best-of-3 series match is scheduled for October 25 at Chase Stadium. This match will mark Lionel Messi’s long-awaited debut in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

The upcoming match in Miami has generated global anticipation. It will be broadcast live in Times Square, New York City, on a giant digital screen. This allows fans to witness history being made. Messi, who already has numerous trophies and awards, sees this as a new challenge in his career. His competitive spirit will undoubtedly be at a fever pitch.

The game is going to be high-stakes. Inter Miami wants to win the MLS Cup after a great regular season. They won the Supporters’ Shield, making them the best team in MLS. The win will allow Messi and other superstars to leave their mark in American soccer.

So, buckle up and get ready for the most thrilling postseason ever. Let us watch Messi start his quest for his first MLS Cup.