Inter Miami

Inside Inter Miami: Guest Dax McCarty helps analyze team strengths, weaknesses

TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 09: Sergio Reguilon #3 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Lionel Messi #10 and Luis Suárez #9 during the MLS match between Toronto FC and Inter Miami CF at BMO Field on May 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 09: Sergio Reguilon #3 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Lionel Messi #10 and Luis Suárez #9 during the MLS match between Toronto FC and Inter Miami CF at BMO Field on May 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) Getty Images

Another record crowd. Another road win for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi and his teammates came away from Toronto with a much-needed 4-2 win after the embarrassing collapse at home against Orlando City.

Apple TV analyst Dax McCarty joins Inside Inter Miami this week to break down that win over Toronto, what the team did well, what still needs work, the return of Luis Suarez to the starting lineup, and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair’s adjustment to the team.

Miami leads the Eastern Conference with 26 goals, but the defense is still leaky. Can a team that has to score three or four goals per game sustain that over a full season?

We also discuss the role of Rodrigo De Paul, who is the third-highest paid MLS player behind Messi and LAFC’s Heung-min Son, according to the MLS Players Association salary list released on Tuesday.

We hear from St. Clair, Suarez, Sergio Reguilon, and interim coach Guillermo Hoyos.

Also, McCarty shares his insights on the upcoming game against FC Cincinnati, the matchups to watch, and why Inter Miami should be worried. Will Miami be able to contain Evander and Kevin Denkey? Can Cincinnati stop Messi and Miami’s other talented attackers?

Lots to talk about this week with three games left before the World Cup break.

Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at miamiherald.com. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!

Michelle Kaufman
Miami Herald
Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman has covered 14 Olympics, six World Cups, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, NCAA Basketball Tournaments, NBA Playoffs, Super Bowls and has been the soccer writer and University of Miami basketball beat writer for 25 years. She was born in Frederick, Md., and grew up in Miami.
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