Lionel Messi, Inter Miami face Charlotte FC in Leagues Cup quarterfinals: How to stream
Messi Mania continues to roll on in the Leagues Cup.
In Friday's quarterfinal matchup, Inter Miami CF hosts Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and you can follow all the action in our live blog.
With goal-scoring maestro Messi still at the top of his game, Inter Miami has made a remarkable run in the MLS-Liga MX joint tournament. In four games, Messi has scored seven goals. Inter Miami's Round of 16 win in a penalty shootout against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas — Messi's first road game with Inter Miami — was particularly thrilling. Messi's free kick goal in the 85th minute dramatically completed Miami's second-half comeback.
Now, Inter Miami continues its quest for Leagues Cup glory against a Charlotte FC team that is also a surprise quarterfinal participant.
The winner of the Inter Miami-Charlotte FC game will face the Philadelphia Union-Querétaro winner in the semifinals on Aug. 16.
Here's everything you need to know about Messi's next game in the Leagues Cup:
When is Lionel Messi playing?
Messi and Inter Miami play against Charlotte FC in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal game on Friday, Aug. 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
If Inter Miami is eliminated from the Leagues Cup, the team's next scheduled game is Aug. 23 against FC Cincinnati in the U.S. Open Cup. Inter Miami's next scheduled MLS regular-season game — originally slated for Aug. 20 against Charlotte FC — has been postponed to a later date to be announced. So, Messi could make his MLS regular-season debut on Aug. 26 against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
How to watch Lionel Messi in Leagues Cup
The Inter Miami-Charlotte FC game can be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
What to know about Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC is in just its second Major League Soccer season and might be enjoying the greatest moment in its young history with its Leagues Cup run. Charlotte FC defeated FC Dallas in its Leagues Cup opener and then toppled Liga MX's Necaxa 4-1 to reach the knockout rounds. In the knockout rounds, Charlotte FC defeated Liga MX's Cruz Azul in a penalty shootout and then Houston Dynamo FC in a wild late-game rally to set up a date with Messi and Inter Miami.
Forward Karol Świderski is the team's leading scorer in Major League Soccer play with seven goals. He's also bagged two goals in Leagues Cup play. Patrick Agyemang — the 12th overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft — also has scored two Leagues Cup goals.
What are the Leagues Cup quarterfinal matchups?
Friday
Philadelphia Union vs. Querétaro at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, 8 p.m. ET
Inter Miami CF vs. Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 8:30 p.m. ET
Nashville SC vs. Minnesota United at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, 8:30 p.m. ET
Los Angeles FC vs. CF Monterrey at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, 10:30 p.m. ET (TV: UniMás)
What is the remaining Leagues Cup schedule?
Semifinals (Aug. 16)
Philadelphia Union-Querétaro winner vs. Inter Miami CF-Charlotte FC winner
Nashville SC-Minnesota United vs. Los Angeles FC-CF Monterrey winner
Third-place game – Saturday, Aug. 19
Final – Saturday, Aug. 19
All Leagues Cup matches will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
What is Inter Miami's remaining 2023 schedule?
Aug. 11: vs. Charlotte FC (Leagues Cup), 8:30 p.m. ET
TBD (originally scheduled for Aug. 20): vs. Charlotte FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Aug. 23: at FC Cincinnati (U.S. Open Cup), 7 p.m. ET
Aug. 26: at New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m. ET
Aug. 30: vs. Nashville SC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sept. 3: at Los Angeles FC, 10:30 p.m. ET
Sept. 9: vs. Sporting Kansas City, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sept. 16: at Atlanta United, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sept. 20: vs. Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sept. 24: at Orlando City SC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sept. 30: vs. New York City FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Oct. 4: at Chicago Fire FC, 8:30 p.m. ET
Oct. 7: vs. FC Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. ET
Oct. 21: at Charlotte FC, 6 p.m. ET
Where can I watch Lionel Messi with Inter Miami?
With the exception of the U.S. Open Cup semifinal game on Aug. 23 (which will be available to stream on the CBS Sports Golazo Network), all other Inter Miami games are available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lionel Messi in Leagues Cup: Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC live stream
