Inter Miami stopped the losing streak — but this certainly didn't feel like a performance worth celebrating.
The Herons escape Philadelphia with a 2-2 draw against the Union, despite being completely dominated for large stretches of the second half.
On this Battered Herons Postgame Reaction, we break down a match that exposed many of the same problems we've been discussing with this Inter Miami team. Philadelphia took control after halftime, disrupted Miami's ability to progress the ball and did an excellent job exploiting the Herons' lack of verticality.
Perhaps the most alarming part was how effectively Philadelphia took Lionel Messi out of the game in the second half. Miami struggled to get him involved, the attack became increasingly disconnected, and the Union dictated the match.
So while the three-game losing streak is technically over, have any of Inter Miami's problems actually been solved?
We'll discuss the 2-2 result, Philadelphia's second-half dominance, Miami's lack of verticality, Messi's lack of involvement after halftime, the midfield problems, tactical decisions and whether escaping with a point should provide any confidence moving forward.
The losing streak is over. The questions aren't.
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What is Battered Herons: An Inter Miami Podcast?
Two Inter Miami fans and Season Ticket Holders have a weekly podcast about all things Inter Miami. Daniel a life long soccer fan, and Kris who has just recently fallen in love with the beautiful game. Two different points of view, but a shared love for the club and game.