Round of 32 About to Begin | Toronto FC vs Inter Miami

This match will feature an extremely exciting duel in the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup, with Toronto FC facing Inter Miami in Miami. This is a crucial match for John Herdman’s team as they go up against one of the top teams in MLS, albeit without their star player, Lionel Messi.

This is good news for Toronto FC, but the team also has some significant absences, including Alonso Coelho, Tyrese Spicer, and Brandon Servania.

READ MORE: How Toronto FC’s Injury Absences are Progressing

A Tough Match Preview

Toronto FC has reached the Round of 32 in the Leagues Cup for the first time in its history, and this promises to be a tightly contested match. Toronto FC has won both of their group-stage matches in the Leagues Cup, eliminating New York Red Bulls and defeating CF Pachuca, thus finishing as group leader.

On the other hand, Inter Miami is not in its best form, having lost their last Leagues Cup match to Tigres 2-1. This tough loss placed them second in the group, leading them to face Toronto FC.

Looking at the history between these two teams, Toronto FC faces an uphill battle. Over the past five years, these teams have met around nine times, with Toronto FC winning only two and Inter Miami winning seven.

Inter Miami's most recent victory was this season, on July 17, when they won 3-1 in Miami against a struggling Toronto FC. However, the current context is very different, with John Herdman's squad looking rejuvenated and on the rise.

"We just gotta give it our all because it’s win and go through or lose and you’re out"

- John Herdman

The players have a winning mentality and are determined not to exit the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup. They aim to compete strongly for the championship on August 8 in Miami.