Inside Inter Miami: Will Messi return vs. Philly? Plus USMNT coaching hire and more

Are signs pointing toward a possible Lionel Messi return to action this weekend against Philadelphia?

It would be a huge boost for a club that remains comfortably in first place in the MLS Supporter’s Shield standings entering the week with a seven-point lead over the LA Galaxy.

On this episode of Inside Inter Miami, hosts Michelle Kaufman and Andre Fernandez discuss Messi’s possible return and when that might be.

We also look at the matchup with Philadelphia, the signing and introduction of goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who will backup Drake Callender. Kaufman interviewed Ustari at Wednesday morning’s training.

We also look at the MLS Golden Boot race. Can Luis Suarez win with the magnificent season he is having?

And we look at the U.S. men’s national team’s new coach, Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, and whether it was a good hire and what impact it will have leading up to the 2026 World Cup.

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