Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano praised Luis Suarez for his reaction to being used a subsitute for the Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati on Sunday night, saying it was not an easy call to leave him out of the starting XI.

If New York City FC defeat the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night, Miami will not only host the Eastern Conference final, but they'll have hosting priority for the remainder of the playoffs due to having more points in the Supporters' Shield standings than any of the remaining teams outside of the Union. If the Union win, they'd host the final.

In a confident stride towards the Eastern Conference semifinal, Inter Miami is set to face FC Cincinnati this Sunday, with head coach Javier Mascherano firmly rejecting any discussions of elimination. His resolute stance reflects not only the team's preparation but also their ambition to reach the club's first-ever conference final.

Inter Miami heads into Sunday’s Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati with confidence and conviction. Javier Mascherano insists “eliminación” isn’t in his vocabulary as his team chases the first conference final in club history,

Lionel Messi is doing a bit of everything, and Javier Mascherano's bold calls are paying off. Inter Miami is exuding that title aura.

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 rout of FC Cincinnati on Sunday.