{"id":28678,"date":"2025-11-25T16:19:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/inter-miami-and-messi-on-the-brink-can-they-overcome-defensive-woes-to-avoid-playoff-exit\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:19:53","slug":"inter-miami-and-messi-on-the-brink-can-they-overcome-defensive-woes-to-avoid-playoff-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/inter-miami-and-messi-on-the-brink-can-they-overcome-defensive-woes-to-avoid-playoff-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Miami and Messi on the Brink: Can They Overcome Defensive Woes to Avoid Playoff Exit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"subscribe-to-the-cooligans\"><strong>Join the Cooligans Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Inter Miami&#8217;s surprising defeat to Nashville in the playoffs. Can the team resolve its defensive struggles, or will Messi and his teammates face an early exit for the second consecutive year? The duo also reviews other notable playoff matchups, highlighting LAFC&#8217;s strong performance in Game 2 against Austin and NYCFC&#8217;s unexpected loss to Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p>Next, they analyze the implications of NWSL Decision Day for various teams in contention for the playoffs. Will Gotham FC succeed in upsetting Kansas City Current? Additionally, the hosts reflect on Angel City&#8217;s disappointing season and Alexis Ohanian\u2019s acknowledgment of his part in it.<\/p>\n<p>The hosts then delve into significant soccer updates, including Tyler Adams scoring his first Premier League goal and Real Madrid&#8217;s win over Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>(9:00) \u2013 Can Inter Miami escape playoff elimination?<\/p>\n<p>(20:30) \u2013 LAFC dominates Austin FC.<\/p>\n<p>(25:30) \u2013 Charlotte FC secures a victory, pushing NYCFC to Game 3.<\/p>\n<p>(32:30) \u2013 Could Gotham surprise Kansas City Current?<\/p>\n<p>(35:45) \u2013 What issues are plaguing Angel City this season?<\/p>\n<p>(42:00) \u2013 Response from Sarah Gorden regarding Elizabeth Eddy\u2019s article.<\/p>\n<p>(51:45) \u2013 Fast reactions: Tyler Adams, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Inter Miami - Game 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" class=\"standard-img\" src=\"color:transparent;aspect-ratio:960 \/ 540\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2_cPY.2pQtkr2sNAjpjo7w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-11\/25fde890-b8f9-11f0-bdf6-b6acacc31703\"\/><br \/>\n<button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><br \/>\n<dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Inter Miami &#8211; Game 3<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <\/strong><strong><em>Watch the full episode on YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore more great content from the Yahoo Sports podcast family at: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> or on <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>yahoosports.tv<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take: This news highlights the ever-increasing competitiveness in soccer, particularly in the playoffs, where every match can drastically change a team&#8217;s fate. 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