Inter Miami Faces Columbus Crew in Key MLS Showdown

MIAMI, FL — Inter Miami CF looks to secure back-to-back wins when they face Columbus Crew on Saturday, June 1, 2025. After a midweek victory over CF Montreal, Miami aims to build on their momentum in the Eastern Conference clash.

The match showcases the two most recent Leagues Cup champions, with Miami winning in 2023 and Columbus in 2024. Miami is currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference, while Columbus sits fourth. Miami recently boosted their spirits with a confident 4-2 win over Montreal, featuring braces from star players Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.

Messi became the first player in club history to reach 50 goal contributions in regular season play. Suárez also hit a notable milestone, scoring his third and fourth goals of the season. Miami is riding a wave of confidence after recently overcoming a challenging stretch of games.

Columbus Crew, led by head coach Wilfried Nancy, is eager to return to winning form after a disappointing run of four draws and one loss in their last five matches. They find themselves just two points ahead of Miami in the standings.

In their previous meeting earlier this year, Miami narrowly defeated Columbus 1-0 in Cleveland, despite Columbus having more chances in that match. Miami will need to solidify its defense to contend with Columbus’s attacking trio of Daniel Gazdag, Diego Rossi, and Jacen Russell-Rowe.

Miami’s defense has faced challenges this season and will be without key players Jordi Alba and Yannick Bright, who are out with hamstring injuries. Backup goalkeeper Oscar Ustari has been a bright spot, recently extending his contract through 2027.

On the other side, Columbus is without their first-choice goalkeeper Patrick Schulte due to injury. They hope to leverage their experience and attacking prowess to reclaim their winning form against Miami.

A win for Miami on Saturday could lift them to third place in the Eastern Conference, contingent on other match outcomes. Both teams are under pressure to perform as they strive for playoff positions.