The match may also feature reunions between former teammates or rivals for Inter Miami and Cincinnati players. Notably, Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville and Cincinnati’s head coach Jaap Stam were teammates during their playing careers, with the pair sharing the pitch in 81 matches for Manchester United.
Defender Kelvin Leerdam may face former Feyenoord teammate Kamohelo Mokotjo, who he played alongside from 2010 to 2013 in various levels of the club. Leerdam may also face former rival Przemysław Tytoń, after facing each other five times in Eredivisie during Leerdam’s tenure with Feyenoord.
A series of reunions may also be in the cards for a host of Argentine players on both squads. Inter Miami's Leandro González Pírez may have a head to head with former teammate Brandon Vázquez. The two shared the pitch together for 33 matches during their time with Atlanta United. LGP may also face rival Luciano Acosta, who he faced in both Superliga, Liga MX Clausura, and previous MLS matches. Federico Higuaín may also face rival Acosta, who he played against in seven games during his stint with Columbus Crew SC.
Midfielder Jay Chapman may face Canadian teammate Nick Hagglund, who he played alongside during his time at Toronto FC throughout various levels of the club from 2015 to 2018. Brek Shea could also have a head to head against Hagglund once more, after facing him in 9 matches throughout the midfielder’s / defender’s career.
Mexcian international Rodolfo Pizarro may face Mexcian rival Edgar Castillo, who he played against in Liga MX during his time in Mexico. Pizarro may also face Costa Rican rival Ronald Matarrita. The two have faced each other in multiple international games, including an international friendly earlier this year. Shea may also face international rival Matarrita, who he played against in an internal friendly for the United States.
Lastly, goalkeeper John McCarthy may face former Philadelphia Union teammate Haris Medjuanin. The duo played alongside each other in 2017 for 11 matches with the team. McCarthy may also face goalkeeper Cody Cropper after playing against him in the USL Championship during his time with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Gregore may face Brazilian rival Brenner, who he played against in Série A during his time Esporte Clube Bahia. Victor Ulloa will be facing his former side as he played for FC Cincinnati in 2019.
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