Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Confronts Unexpected Hurdle to 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup After Chicago Fire’s Shocking Exit
It’s gotten a bit trickier for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to punch their ticket to next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup. The recent ouster of Chicago Fire from the Leagues Cup put the brakes on another route that MLS teams were counting on for qualification. Chicago’s 2-1 loss to CF Monterrey, sealed by Orbelin Pineda’s late goal, didn’t just end their run—it effectively narrowed the highway for other hopefuls like Inter Miami. Since the Leagues Cup hands out three coveted spots to the Champions Cup, losing one contender shakes up the entire landscape. Now, the spotlight is on Inter Miami, who, per journalist Jose Armando of Deportes Total USA, find themselves needing to finish in the top three of the Supporters’ Shield standings to punch their ticket. If that doesn’t happen, the only salvation left for the Herons is a win in the MLS Cup—that’s the golden key for 2027 entry. Already out of this year’s Leagues Cup, these two paths—the Shield or the MLS Cup—are what Miami must chase if they want to keep their continental dreams alive. Curious to see how this unfolds? LEARN MORE
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