Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez could both feature from the jump at Yankee Stadium.
in which the team couldn't capitalize on the two leads it had during the match. David Ruiz opened the scoring from close range before Saba Lobjanidze's header snuck through Drake Callender's legs in the second half.
The Herons went back in front shortly after thanks a to a deflected free kick effort from Leo Campana. Moments later, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez were both substituted into the match and it appeared as if Miami would see out the result. However, Atlanta grew back into the match as it turned into a transition battle with Messi and Suárez not tracking back to help defend. Atlanta's new Designated Player Alexey Miranchuk fired in a rocket from outside of the Miami penalty area to even things up at 2–2 and pushed for the winner but it wasn't meant to be.is still on for the Supporters' Shield. The Herons sit on 63 points atop the standings, eight points clear of FC Cincinnati and LA Galaxy.
Should the Herons claim victory Saturday afternoon, Miami could move closer to the single-season Supporters' Shield points record – which currently stands at 73 points set by New England Revolution in 2021. Miami needs 11 points from an available 15 to set a new record. Martino will welcome back the duo of Sergio Busquets and Tomás Avilés in the starting lineup after they were suspended against Atlanta due to yellow card accumulation.The experienced goalkeeper cannot afford to have another blunder in goal like he did in Atlanta on Lobjandize's goal – it could cost Miami later down the road in the playoffs.More minutes could be on the cards for the attacking full-back who's key to Martino's sytem.
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