Inter Miami vs. New York City FC: How to watch, streaming, start time, predicted lineups and stats

Lionel Messi and reigning Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami open their 2025 Major League Soccer campaign with a match against last season's sixth-placed team in the Eastern Conference, New York City FC.

Inter Miami kept its core intact, and the team added younger players including Telasco Segovia, Gonzalo Lujan, and Tadeo Allende to fill out the roster.

NYCFC also looks similar compared to last year, with midfield general James Sands being the team's biggest departure. The team spent a lot last year, and signings such as Strahinja Tanasijevic, Monsef Bakrar and Julian Fernandez are likely in line for more playing time this season.

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How to watch Inter Miami vs. New York City FC, streaming

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC will be streamed exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+, which requires a subscription.

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC start time, date and venue

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT/4:30 PM PT on Saturday, February 22nd from Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC predicted lineups

Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): Oscar Ustari; Marcelo Weigandt, Tomas Aviles, Gonzalo Lujan, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Federico Redondo; Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia; Luis Suarez

New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese; Matija Ilenic, Birk Risa, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Kevin O'Toole; Keaton Parks, Andres Perea; Julian Fernandez, Maxi Moralez, Agustin Ojeda; Alonso Martinez

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC stats

• Inter Miami forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez tied for the team lead in goals in the 2024 season with 20 each, which also ranked tied for second in all of MLS.
• New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez led the team with 16 goals in 1,488 minutes for an average of 0.97 goals per 90 minutes.
• Messi led Miami in assists with 11, followed by left back Jordi Alba with 10 and Suarez with nine.
• Forward Hannes Wolf and right back Tayvon Gray led NYCFC with seven assists each, followed by forward Santiago Rodriguez with six assists last season.
• Miami averaged the fourth-largest share of possession in MLS last season at 54.7 percent.
• NYCFC held the eighth-most possession in the 2024 campaign with 52.2 percent.

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