"Clearly, we would have liked to have been a little more consistent at times, but we go back to the same thing. Playing as much as we have, finding consistency is often difficult, due to fatigue, burnout, and a host of situations. As far as our conference is concerned, I see everything as very even,"
"The truth is that, even today, seeing Columbus fighting there in the play-in zone, it surprises me because it is one of the teams that, in my opinion, is the most attractive and that I like the most, but due to this type of injuries and wear and tear, it has been falling in recent days. It is all very even."
"On the other side, I have not looked too deeply but clearly Vancouver Whitecaps is a team that we have faced and I think it is very strong, Seattle is very strong, San Diego is a team that I like a lot. Its way of playing is somewhat similar to what Columbus does. I think that Los Angeles FC with the arrival of Son has taken a very, very, very big step forward."
Inter Miami sits fourth in the Eastern Conference with 56 points from 30 games and remains mathematically able to win the 2025 Supporters' Shield. The team has played 48 competitive matches this season across the Concacaf Champions Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Leagues Cup and MLS regular season, with six matches scheduled in September. Heavy match load has created challenges with fatigue, burnout, injuries, and inconsistent form. The Eastern Conference appears highly balanced, with Columbus dropping into the play-in zone and rivals such as Vancouver Whitecaps, Seattle, San Diego and Los Angeles FC posing significant threats. Training sessions are being reduced to prioritize recovery.
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