Despite a late surge from Inter Miami, which included a goal from
Miami's Ongoing Struggles
The loss leaves Inter Miami with a disappointing record of four defeats and one draw in their last five matches across Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Leagues Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage. The team has struggled particularly in August, posting a record of 0-2-2. Despite these challenges, Miami remains in second place in the
Toronto's Resurgence
On the other hand, Toronto FC's victory marked a significant turnaround, as they improved to 2-0-2 in their last four matches and 2-1-4 since July 1. This win was particularly notable as it was Toronto's first victory in Miami, although Inter Miami had previously defeated them 4-2 in May. The all-time series still favors Miami, who leads with a record of 9 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws against Toronto. In other Eastern Conference action, Orlando City secured a spot in the MLS Cup playoff positions with a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, highlighted by a brace from French star Antoine Griezmann, who recently joined from Atletico Madrid.