Hey everyone!

First off, please delete if not allowed! I reached out to the mods about sharing this but never heard back, so I hope it's okay.

My name is Joe Shaw, and after three years of research, interviews, and writing, I just published my first book, Miami Before Messi: A South Florida Soccer Tale!

For those who might not know, before Inter Miami, there was the Miami Fusion. They played from 1998–2001, won the Supporters' Shield in their final season, and then disappeared. Their story, and the people who made it possible, deserve to be remembered.

What started as a podcast project to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Fusion's founding turned into something much bigger:

• 489 pages documenting an often-overlooked chapter of American soccer history.
• Interviews with former players, coaches, executives, journalists, and supporters who experienced the Fusion firsthand.
• Endorsements from former USMNT star Alexi Lalas and former Fusion owner Ken Horowitz, among others.
• Conversations with people like Ray Hudson, who helped make this era of Miami soccer so memorable.
• Recent appearances on soccer podcasts including Good Seats Still Available, Battered Herons, and Soccer Down Here to help share the story.

One of the things I wanted to accomplish was connecting today's Inter Miami supporters with the soccer history that existed in South Florida long before Messi and Beckham arrived.

I'm incredibly proud that the book is finally out in the world, and it's been wonderful seeing people interested in learning about this forgotten team.

It's available now on Amazon under Miami Before Messi: A South Florida Soccer Tale.

More than anything, though, I'd love to hear from this community:

Were any of you Miami Fusion supporters back in the day? And for newer Inter Miami fans, how much did you know about the Fusion before today?

Thanks for letting me share something I've poured a lot of time and heart into!

https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/mateo-silvetti-named-to-mls-2026-22-under-22-list

If you download the official app, you can spam questions at Reguilón Wednesday at noon while he video answers in real time. This is the same thing they did with Casemiro before.

Does anyone know what Merch Madness entails in tonight's event? Are there discounts? Exclusive releases? Anything out of the ordinary? I emailed my rep but haven't received a response.

batteredherons bringing this POS as a guest in their 600th episode.

So I'm surprising my kids with intermiami tickets. The game is the day we get back from a cruise and were going to stay at a hotel near the airport. Does anyone know if that area is walkable to avoid having to buy parking tickets. Or what other suggestions do y'all have. Thank you

do you think is better to wait for last minute tickets? or buy in advance?

Karma is dish well served

Hopefully we have put to bed the claims that he can’t play with Messi or that he should be benched.

GOAT

Sorry, Falcon needs to be benched permanently. He was given way too many chances.

Love the runs Reguilon is making. I’m pretty sure he was told to play like Jordi Alba. Hope he can play the same way in the play-offs as well.

Full-time: Inter Miami CF 3, Atlanta United FC 1

Inter Miami CF 3 at Atlanta United FC 1

Match Info

Competition/season: MLS 2026

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Kickoff: 7:30 PM EDT

Venue: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA, USA

Status: Full-time

Goals and Cards

45': Goal Berterame, German, Suarez, Luis (MIA) 1-0 Inter Miami CF move into a 0 - 1 lead through a German Berterame header. Luis Suarez set up the 0 - 1 goal.

56': Goal Messi, Lionel, Berterame, German (MIA) 2-0 It's now 0 - 2 in Atlanta, GA as Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami CF. German Berterame set up the 0 - 2 goal.

60': Goal Messi, Lionel, Suarez, Luis (MIA) 3-0 Great finish from Lionel Messi to give Inter Miami CF a 0 - 3 lead. Luis Suarez assisted the goal to make it 0 - 3.

89': Goal Picault, Fafa (ATL) 3-1 Goal! Fafa Picault nets a penalty for Atlanta United FC. They now trail 1 - 3.

44': Yellow card Jacob, Tomas (ATL) Tomas Jacob is booked for the home team.

54': Yellow card Amaro, Mauricio (ATL) Mauricio Amaro for Atlanta United FC has been booked by Allen Chapman and receives a first yellow card.

71': Yellow card Embolo, Breel (ATL) At Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Breel Embolo has been yellow-carded for the home team.

88': Yellow card Falcon, Maximiliano (MIA) Inter Miami CF's Maximiliano Falcon has been booked in Atlanta, GA.

90'+6': Yellow card Messi, Lionel (MIA) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) has received a first yellow card.

Lineups

Match Statistics

Timeline

--: Match Ended That's full-time at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. The final score is 1 - 3.

90'+6': Free Kick (ATL) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Atlanta United FC.

90': Injury Time Shown

90': Free Kick (MIA) Free kick for Inter Miami CF in the half of Atlanta United FC.

85': Corner Kick Alzate, Steven (ATL) Corner awarded to Atlanta United FC.

82': Substitution Galoppo, Giuliano, Sanchez, Cooper (ATL) Atlanta United FC make their fourth substitution with Cooper Sanchez replacing Giuliano Galoppo.

82': Substitution Baez, Elias, Edwards, Matthew (ATL) The home team have replaced Elias Baez with Matthew Edwards. This is the third substitution made today by Gerardo Martino.

82': Substitution Almiron, Miguel, Picault, Fafa (ATL) Fafa Picault is replacing Miguel Almiron for the home team.

81': Substitution Berterame, German, Mura, Facundo (MIA) Facundo Mura is on a sub for German Berterame for Inter Miami CF.

81': Substitution Galarza, Matias, Segovia, Telasco (MIA) The away team replace Matias Galarza with Telasco Segovia.

78': Free Kick (ATL) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Atlanta United FC in their own half.

77': Corner Kick Messi, Lionel (MIA) Inter Miami CF takes a corner from the right.

76': Corner Kick Almiron, Miguel (ATL) Atlanta United FC have been awarded a corner by Allen Chapman.

75': Substitution Casemiro, Falcon, Maximiliano (MIA) Kily Gonzalez (Inter Miami CF) is making a first substitution, with Maximiliano Falcon replacing Casemiro.

74': Free Kick (ATL) Free kick for Atlanta United FC in their own half.

69': Corner Kick Messi, Lionel (MIA) Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF.

67': Free Kick (ATL) Can Atlanta United FC capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

66': Free Kick (MIA) Atlanta United FC will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Inter Miami CF.

64': Free Kick (ATL) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Atlanta United FC just outside Inter Miami CF's area.

63': Substitution Muyumba, Tristan, Alzate, Steven (ATL) Atlanta United FC make their first substitution with Steven Alzate replacing Tristan Muyumba.

54': Free Kick (MIA) Free kick Inter Miami CF.

53': Corner Kick Almiron, Miguel (ATL) Corner awarded to Atlanta United FC.

47': Free Kick (MIA) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Inter Miami CF in their own half.

45': Period Start 1-0 The second half has started at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.

43': Free Kick (MIA) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Inter Miami CF.

42': Corner Kick Almiron, Miguel (ATL) Atlanta United FC have been awarded a corner by Allen Chapman.

40': Free Kick (MIA) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Inter Miami CF in their own half.

38': Free Kick (ATL) Atlanta United FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

35': Free Kick (MIA) It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Inter Miami CF close to the penalty box.

33': Free Kick (MIA) Free kick Inter Miami CF.

33': Corner Kick Muyumba, Tristan (ATL) Atlanta United FC have been awarded a corner by Allen Chapman.

30': Free Kick (ATL) Can Atlanta United FC capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

29': Free Kick (ATL) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Atlanta United FC in their own half.

18': Free Kick (ATL) Allen Chapman signals a free kick to Atlanta United FC in their own half.

11': Free Kick (MIA) In Atlanta, GA a free kick has been awarded the away team.

: Period Start 0-0 The match is underway at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.

0': Match Started

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