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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Inter Miami vs New York City
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COMPETITION :
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MLS Eastern Conference Final
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| DATE: |
30-11-2025
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TIME:
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04.30 AM IST
03.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Chase Stadium
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Inter Miami enter the conference final with only two notable absentees: David Ruiz (hamstring) and Ryan Sailer, who remain sidelined long-term. For Javier Mascherano, however, the challenges are of the more pleasant variety.
The former Barcelona and Liverpool midfielder recently handed a starting berth to Mateo Silvetti over Luis Suárez, and the 19-year-old has rewarded that faith impressively, producing one goal and three assists in his last two outings. Silvetti has formed an intriguing bond with Lionel Messi, who continues to guide the next generation while spearheading the attack.
Messi’s numbers are astonishing — 29 goals in the regular season to secure the Golden Boot, and a record-breaking postseason with six goals and six assists already. Tadeo Allende has also elevated his game at the business end of the campaign, with five goals and two assists in the playoffs, leaving Mascherano with a welcome selection dilemma.
For New York City FC, leading scorer Alonso Martínez is struggling with a knee issue, while Andrés Perea will also miss the conference final. There is some relief for head coach Jansen, as Aiden O’Neill returns to eligibility after serving a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation.
Club icon Maxi Moralez will be NYCFC’s main creative force once again, having scored the decisive goal in last week’s semi-final against the Union. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Matt Freese is expected to be pivotal against Miami’s relentless attack — the USMNT shot-stopper boasts three clean sheets from four playoff matches and made five vital saves in the 1–0 semifinal triumph.