Montral Inter Miami: Herons chase sixth straight win
Inter Miami CF heads to Stade Saputo seeking a sixth consecutive MLS win against CF Montréal, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV. The montral inter miami clash pits Eastern Conference second-place Herons against a 13th-place side still searching for form.
Key Takeaways
- Inter Miami (10-2-4, 34 points) visits CF Montréal (4-9-3, 15 points) on Saturday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- The Herons are chasing a sixth straight win after a 3-2 home victory over Chicago Fire FC.
- CTV News reported Inter Miami is traveling without Lionel Messi.
- A goalkeeper debate between Dayne St. Clair and Rocco Ríos Novo hangs over the road trip.
- Fans worldwide can watch live on Apple TV.
Why does this road trip matter for Inter Miami?
According to Inter Miami CF, the Herons sit second in the Eastern Conference after 10 wins, two losses, and four draws for 34 points. Montréal sits 13th with 15 points after a 1-0 loss at Nashville SC midweek.
Momentum is with Miami. Luis Suárez scored twice against Chicago as he reached 100 appearances and 50 goals for the club, while academy product Preston Plambeck netted his first MLS goal in that 3-2 win.
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Will Inter Miami miss Messi in Montreal?
CTV News reported that Inter Miami is heading to Montreal without Messi. Even so, the reigning MLS MVP still leads the Herons with 12 goals this season, while he and Telasco Segovia share the team lead with eight assists each.
Miami also announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro as a free agent through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with an option through June 2029, pending receipt of his P-1 visa.
Who starts in goal for the Herons?
OneFootball framed a live debate between Dayne St. Clair and Rocco “Blocco” Ríos Novo ahead of the Montréal trip. St. Clair, the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year with Minnesota United, has conceded 28 goals in 14 matches for Miami with two clean sheets, per that report.
Ríos Novo returned against Chicago and completely missed a pass from Ian Fray, allowing the Fire an early lead, yet Miami still won 3-2. Fans remain split on who interim coach Guillermo Hoyos should trust at Stade Saputo.
How have Inter Miami and CF Montréal matched up before?
Saturday’s fixture is the 13th meeting in club history. Inter Miami holds five wins, six losses, and one draw against Montréal, but swept both 2025 regular-season games, including a 4-1 road win at Stade Saputo on July 7 last year.
Montréal’s top threat is forward Prince Owusu, who has nine goals and five assists in 15 appearances this league season. A sixth straight Herons win would underline Miami’s Eastern Conference push—even without its biggest star.