Inter Miami could make or break some rivals' playoff dreams | OneFootball

Inter Miami enter the run-in with the power to shape the Eastern Conference race. Las Garzas cannot take any opponent for granted, having won only twice in their last 12 across all competitions.

According to interheron.com, seven matches, 21 available points, remain for MLS's 30 clubs, and only Nashville SC are mathematically safe. The Coyotes have 60 points, 10 clear of Vancouver, and are on course to surpass Inter Miami's 2024 record of 74 regular-season points.

The other 29 sides chase 17 berths, with 15 in the West contesting nine places and 14 in the East fighting for eight. Sporting Kansas City on 21 points and CF Montréal on 24 are already under pressure.

Miami are 12-5-10 for 46 points, third in the East and sixth overall. The defending champions have faltered since early August, but if fitness improves and new boss Cristian "Kily" González maximises the squad, they should contend for a second title and a 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup berth.

Every remaining opponent retains realistic play-off hopes. Only New England on 46 points and Charlotte on 43 look like title contenders. Red Bulls New York, New York City FC, FC Cincinnati, DC United and Atlanta United are battling Orlando City for seventh to ninth in the East.

The run-in is DC United, New York City FC, at Atlanta United, at Red Bulls New York, FC Cincinnati, at New England Revolution, then Charlotte FC. New England’s Carles Gil has five goals and six assists in 10 games against Miami.

Source: interheron.com

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