Inter Miami, with less control on the ball and the absence of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, lost to Houston Dynamo 2-1,

who became the champions of the 2023 US Open Cup.

The goals that secured the victory for Houston came from Griffin Dorsey in the 24th minute and Amine Bassi from France in the 33rd minute, courtesy of a penalty awarded by Colombian referee Nelson Quinones. Florida’s hopes were pinned on Joseph Martinez from Venezuela, who wanted to make a comeback with his goal.

Messi isn’t at his best. Since he joined Inter Miami on July 21, he has played thirteen games and has had a challenging time finding his form. In addition to club commitments, he has also joined the Argentina national team for the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase.

He will be missing from any league matches, but the fact that he is ninety minutes away from his second title with Inter Miami has raised doubts about his participation in the cup final.

“Of course, he’s a footballer, and I will sit down with him, see how he feels. Three questions.
“Initially, it’s about the player, followed by the grand finale, and then we turn our focus to what lies ahead.” All such questions about the game,” said Martino in a press conference a day earlier.

“In league matches, we won’t take any risks. Ninety or 120 minutes can be different and give you a new title. It’s logical to wait until the end. If it were any other match, we wouldn’t take any risks,” Tata Martino accepted.

Inter Miami will be without the services of Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, who has been reacquired but will have to manage the absence of Spanish defender Jordi Alba due to muscle injuries.

They will be facing a formidable Houston Dynamo side in excellent form, advancing to the playoffs in MLS’s Western Conference and playing superb football under the leadership of Mexican Hector Herrera.

The former Atletico Madrid player’s dream is to win his first title in American football.

“We know it’s going to be a very tough game for which we will need to be a hundred percent focused for more than ninety minutes. We are very motivated and confident that we can achieve something significant, but we know there is a tough opponent on our way,” Herrera recently said in an interview

“In the realm of FIFA, ‘Tata’ holds court from the sidelines, while on the pitch, the world’s finest, including the likes of Messi, have earned reverence through unwavering dedication.”

This match will be played at Inter Miami’s home ground, DRV PNK Stadium, where Martino’s club has been unbeaten since Messi’s arrival.

When Will the Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo Match Begin?

The match between Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo at DRV PNK Stadium will kick off on Wednesday, September 27th, at 8:30 PM ET in Miami, Florida; or 6:30 PM PT in Los Angeles, California.

What Time Will the Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo Match in Florida?

From 8:30 PM ET, viewers in Florida can watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo live, online, and in real-time on Telemundo, TUDN, TVision Sports International, CBS Sports Network, and Telemundo’s streaming platform.

It will also be available on Deportes en Vivo, Paramount+, Univision, and Peacock in cities like Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Cape Coral, Port St. Lucie, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Pompano Beach.

What Time Will the Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo Match in Texas?

At 7:30 PM CT, viewers in Texas can watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo live, online, and in real-time on Telemundo, TUDN, TVision Sports International, CBS Sports Network, and Telemundo’s streaming platform.

Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, and Lubbock are among the cities where you can watch it on Deportes en Vivo, Paramount+, Univision, and Peacock.

What Time Will the Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo Match in Arizona?

From 6:30 PM MT, viewers in Arizona can watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo live, online, and in real-time on Telemundo, TUDN, TVision Sports International, CBS Sports Network, and Telemundo’s streaming platform. It will also be available on Deportes en Vivo, Paramount+, Univision, and Peacock in cities like Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, and Surprise.

What Time Will the Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo Match in California?

At 5:30 PM PT, viewers in California can watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo live, online, and in real-time on Telemundo, TUDN, TVision Sports International, CBS Sports Network, and Telemundo’s streaming platform.

Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Long Beach, Sacramento, Oakland, Santa Ana, and Anaheim are among the cities where you can watch it on Deportes en Vivo, Paramount+, Univision, and Peacock.

So, wherever you are, you can catch the exciting Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo match at the specified local times and on the mentioned channels or streaming platforms. Enjoy the game!