Messi Fitness Looms as Miami Turns to Portland — May 18, 2026

Miami’s attack is rolling after the wild Cincinnati comeback, but the next test comes with familiar caveats: Messi’s fitness, Allende’s absence, defensive leaks, and a roster still being reshaped from academy deals to Argentina-core transfer rumors. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Injury Update News | Inter Miami CF — Inter Miami CF https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/topics/injury-update/ 2. Inter Miami CF v Portland Timbers: Line-ups, stats and preview — 101 Great Goals https://www.101greatgoals.com/match-previews/mls-matches/inter-miami-v-portland-timbers-line-ups-stats-and-preview/ 3. Inter Miami secure 5-3 win over Cincinnati FC — Ahmedabad Mirror https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/inter-miami-secure-5-3-win-over-cincinnati-fc/81913546.html 4. Inter Miami Academy graduate Preston Plambeck signs MLS Homegrown contract — SoccerWire https://www.soccerwire.com/news/inter-miami-academy-graduate-preston-plambeck-signs-mls-homegrown-deal/ 5. Lionel Messi may aid Inter Miami bid for Benfica's Nicolás Otamendi — Time.news https://time.news/lionel-messi-may-aid-inter-miami-bid-for-benficas-nicolas-otamendi/ Follow and rate Inter Miami Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]