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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami no longer control their destiny in the Supporters' Shield race
Sep 28 2025 10:38 · By RYAN MITCHELL
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami no longer control their own destiny in the race for the Supporters' Shield.
Messi and the Herons suffered a setback in the fight for the title in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami do not control their destiny in the Supporters' Shield race
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami do not control their destiny in the race for the Supporters' Shield after drawing 1-1 with Toronto FC on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at BMO Field in Canada.
In the first half, Jordi Alba sent in a cross from the left that found Tadeo Allende at the far post, who beat his defender and slotted the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Toronto FC responded, with Djordje Mihailovic scoring the equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw.
Inter Miami could win the title if they won all their remaining matches. The Herons are in third place in the Western Conference with 56 points. Philadelphia Union leads the table with 60 points and a game in hand, meaning Inter Miami no longer controls its own destiny in the Supporters' Shield race this season.
What is the Supporters' Shield?
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system.