The preseason is coming to a close for Inter Miami with a rivalry match against Orlando City SC. While these are called friendlies, this Florida derby will be a friendly in name only. These teams play tight fixtures and as Inter Miami will kick off Concacaf Champions Cup play on Tuesday against Sporting Kansas City.

Only Messi mania can explain MLS teams moving regular season games to bigger venues or apologizing for an opposing player not coming to town.

The Lions will head down I-4 to Tampa for the high-profile match leading up to next weekend’s MLS season opener against the Philadelphia Union.