NYCFC vs Inter Miami CF: How to watch, time, and more of difficult match

Since New York City FC resumed the Major League Soccer season after the Leagues Cup, the team has not been doing well.  They have lost twice and tied twice, failing to win any of the remaining games so far. They recently played on Wednesday to the Philadelphia Union and lost terribly.  The 5-1 result was one of the toughest losses this season, and there have been a few of them.  This match saw the Boys in Blue fail defensively and fail to capitalize on numerous chances.

Now, the Pigeons, as per most of the media, will play their biggest game at home in 2024.  The impact of Lionel Messi being in MLS means Miami games tend to increase the attendance for some of the teams.  In the case of NYCFC, Yankee Stadium is expected to be close to full.

Nevertheless, it is still another game that the Bronx side has to try and win.  Fans’ expectations are grim though since the team is in the middle of an eight-game winless streak.  That does not mean a win is impossible.  The Pigeons tied Miami in the opposite fixture but Messi was not a part of the squad.  Plus, the game was right before the incredible stretch when NYCFC won eight of nine matches.

How can this team win when they have been vulnerable in the backline?  The answer is simple: they cannot make mistakes.  Thiago Martins cannot give the ball away in the box, everyone must mark a player, and proper clearances must be made.  NYCFC cannot afford to give up a goal that should not have occurred.  Plus, Alonso Martínez should probably play the entire 90 minutes.  He did score the only goal against Miami in the earlier fixture.

How to watch, time, and more of NYCFC’s battle against Inter Miami

Date  

Saturday, September 21  

Time

2:00 PM ET, with the expected kickoff at 2:10 PM ET

How to watch on TV and streaming

The MLS Season Pass via Apple TV

How to watch in person 

Supporters can head to Yankee Stadium to watch the game

How to listen 

newyorkcityfc.com/radio or via the NYCFC app

How to follow

If NYCFC fans cannot watch or listen to the game, they can follow along via MLS Soccer’s timeline and NYCFC’s X account.

Final Notes

This game should be the final deciding factor about Nick Cushing’s future.  If NYCFC does not win, then the head coach should be sacked.  It would be understandable if the front office did not want to make the change until after the season ends.  In that case, Cushing and the club should part ways regardless of what happens after this match.