The stakes couldn't be higher when Inter Miami CF host New York City FC in Saturday’s Eastern Conference Final (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ).

Here are five storylines to know ahead of their winner-take-all clash at Chase Stadium.

Whoever advances will meet the Western Conference winner in MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6. 1 Messi’s historic form

Miami are the favorite entering Saturday’s game. The main reason? They have Lionel Messi .

The legendary Argentine No. 10 is on an all-time tear in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, setting a new postseason record with 12 goal contributions (six goals, six assists) in four games. His 1g/3a in Sunday’s Eastern Conference Semifinal led the Herons to a 4-0 win at FC Cincinnati , further building on his 5g/3a output durin

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