New York Red Bulls to host Inter Miami at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Round 31 on October 24, 2026
New York Red Bulls will host Inter Miami at the Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in their round 31 Major League Soccer fixture, with the Red Bulls seeking to halt a two-game losing run and Inter Miami aiming to extend recent wins.
Led by Michael Bradley, New York Red Bulls have lost their last two league matches, falling 1-2 to DC United and 0-2 to Toronto FC; the club has 10 wins in 30 games and sits ninth on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. Inter Miami, managed by Kily González, have secured back-to-back wins in their last three games, most recently a 3-1 victory against Atlanta United, and occupy second place on the Major League Soccer points table while remaining 12 points away from the top spot.
New York arrive with their squad reported as fully fit and ready for action, but Bradley’s side will be under pressure to return to winning ways at home. The article states the Red Bulls will need a strong performance to change course after successive defeats. Home advantage is noted, but the preview cautions that the Red Bulls might still struggle in the upcoming fixture.
Inter Miami are described as confident after their recent run of results, with Julian Hall highlighted as a player who will look to step up; in 29 Major League Soccer matches this season he has scored 11 goals and was credited with a brace against Atlanta United. The piece additionally reports that Lionel Messi has scored 25 goals and has 14 assists in the MLS this season. The article also states that "The 39-year-old Argentine continues to be the main source of goals for Inter Miami. He was clinical against Atlanta United and scored a crucial brace to help his side secure three points."
The preview lists specific availability concerns for Inter Miami, naming Tadeo Allende, Yannick Bright, Mateo Silvetti and Fricio Caicedo as injured and not available for the trip. The article provides the following lineups: New York Red Bulls (wins): 6 Horvath (GK); Nealis, Che, Bazan, Pedelford; Donkor, Mehmeti, Sofo; Harper, Hall, Cowell St. Clair (GK); Lujan, Casemiro, Micael, Reguilon; De Paul, Ayala, Galarza; Messi, Suarez, Berterame.
The preview concludes with a scoreline prediction and broadcast information: Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-3 Inter Miami, and fans can tune in to Apple TV to watch Major League Soccer matches live. The clash takes place at the Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24.