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MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF Aims to Continue Winning Start to Season Against Philadelphia Union

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Inter Miami CF (1W-0L-0D, 3 points) will carry on with 2023 MLS regular season action with a second home matchup when it hosts 2022 MLS Cup finalist the Philadelphia Union (1W-0L-0D, 3 points) on Saturday, March 4. Kick off at DRV PNK Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Tickets

Don’t miss any of the action and support the team at DRV PNK Stadium this Saturday by getting your tickets HERE.

Parking

Before heading to the game, view DRV PNK Stadium matchday parking information here. Fans are encouraged to buy parking passes in advance of arrival to DRV PNK Stadium. Buy your gameday parking pass here.

Brightline - GOOOL Getter Trains

Inter Miami and Brightline are returning for another action-packed season. Take GOOOL GETTER trains and complimentary shuttles from Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station directly to all the Inter Miami CF matches this season at DRV PNK Stadium.

Shuttles depart the station 10 minutes after train arrivals and return shuttles depart from DRV PNK Stadium at 9:45 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET so you can stay for the whole match and get back to the station to catch your train back home.

XTRA TIME at the XBTO Northwest Club

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The XBTO Northwest Club will be open postgame for all guests to enjoy. The 10,000 square foot hospitality space, which is located next to the team store by Gate 3, includes an air-conditioned enclosed first level, an outdoor terrace on the second level overlooking the field, and a third level open-air lounge.

XTRA TIME at the XBTO Northwest Club will feature a live DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials and the opportunity to watch the Inter Miami CF postgame show from a great vantage point. Fans are encouraged to head over immediately following the final whistle to secure up close viewing.

Where to Watch

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All matches will feature both English and Spanish-language announcers, while matches involving Canadian teams will also offer commentary in French.

In Search of Back to Back Early Season Wins

Inter Miami will seek to win its first two matches in an MLS regular season for the first time in Club history after the 2-0 win over CF Montréal on Saturday in the team’s 2023 home opener.

Additionally, the match against Montréal saw DRV PNK Stadium host the largest crowd-ever in a Club home opener.

Inter Miami Debuts 

The team was led to victory over the Canadian based side in the Club's 2023 home opener by two debutants, as Ukrainian international center back Sergii Kryvtsov and South Florida native Shanyder Borgelin bagged the teams goals in the night.

In all, six Inter Miami players made their official debuts for the Club last Saturday: defenders Franco Negri and Kryvtsov, midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, and attackers Nicolás Stefanelli, Borgelin and Josef Martínez.

Team of the Matchday Honors for Callender and Kryvtsov

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Goalkeeper Drake Callender and defender Kryvtsov earned MLS Team of the Matchday honors for matchday 1 of the 2023 regular season after their stellar performances last weekend to help the team secure a victory and a clean sheet in Inter Miami’s 2023 home opener. Read the complete details HERE.

Standout Midfield Duo

Midfielders Gregore and Rodolfo Pizarro also shown against Montréal, with the Club’s captain leading the team in aerial duels won (5), touches on the ball (77) and passes (51), while Mexican international Pizarro led the team in key passes (3).

First Meeting of the Season Against the Union 

Inter Miami will be facing the Philadelphia Union for seventh time in MLS regular season action, with both slated to take on each other twice in the 2023 regular season

Milestone Ahead

Inter Miami forward Martínez is just two goals away from a historic feat, as the Venezuelan marksman has registered 98 regular season strikes in 135 appearances and could become the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 regular goals.

Scouting the Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union, meanwhile, will come into the match following a 4-1 win over Columbus Crew in week one of the 2023 MLS regular season.