It won’t be an easy task for the Herons, though, despite their good form. Orlando sits sixth in the Eastern Conference on 41 points, only one point behind Miami in fifth with 42, and both teams are also having to balance Leagues Cup knockout stages with MLS commitments.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi will not travel for Sunday's match at Orlando City due to a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg, coach Javier Mascherano said Saturday.