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MLS USA Play-offs: Inter Miami, Atlanta United, Match Dates, Messi and Miranchuk Stats
A Look at Playoff Teams Miami and Atlanta
The Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference playoffs are underway, and two teams to watch are Inter Miami and Atlanta United. Both teams finished the regular season strong, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Inter Miami is led by former Real Madrid and Barcelona star David Beckham, and they have a number of talented players on their roster, including Rodolfo Pizarro, Gonzalo Higuain, and Blaise Matuidi. Atlanta United is led by former Barcelona and Argentina star Gerardo Martino, and they have a number of talented players on their roster, including Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco, and Pity Martinez.
Both teams have a lot of experience in the playoffs, and they will be looking to make a deep run this year. Inter Miami has reached the playoffs in each of their first two seasons in MLS, and they advanced to the semifinals in 2020. Atlanta United has won the MLS Cup twice in their four seasons in MLS, and they will be looking to add to their trophy case this year.
Match Dates and Ticket Information
The first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals will be played on November 30th, and the second leg will be played on December 4th. The winner of the series will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, which will be played on December 11th.
Tickets for the Eastern Conference semifinals are on sale now. Prices start at $35 for tickets to the first leg at Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium and $45 for tickets to the second leg at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Messi and Miranchuk Stats
Two of the most important players for Inter Miami and Atlanta United are Lionel Messi and Aleksei Miranchuk. Messi is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. Miranchuk is a Russian international, and he is one of the most talented young players in MLS.
In the regular season, Messi scored 11 goals and provided 15 assists in 34 games for Inter Miami. Miranchuk scored 9 goals and provided 9 assists in 28 games for Atlanta United.
Both players will be key for their teams in the playoffs, and they will be looking to lead their teams to MLS Cup glory.