The match may also feature a series of reunions between former teammates or rivals for Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union players, and even executives and coaching staff members. Notably, Inter Miami Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson will meet a former rival, Philadelphia’s head coach Jim Curtin, as both played each other on 13 occasions during their playing careers.

Defender / midfielder Brek Shea will potentially face his former teammate Aurélien Collin, who he played alongside in 16 matches between 2015 and 2016 during their time as Orlando City SC players. Both players also faced each other four times in MLS action.

Inter Miami midfielder Jay Chapman may face former Toronto FC teammate Joe Bendik; both players shared on the pitch together four times in 2015. Bendik was also teammates with Inter Miami’s Shea, playing 27 matches together for Orlando in the 2016 campaign. The pair have also played each other three times in MLS action.

In addition, Inter Miami defender Joevin Jones has faced Philadelphia’s goalkeeper Andre Blake three times in international fixtures between Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. On the other hand, winger Lewis Morgan may reunite with Stuart Findlay, who he faced once in 2018 during his time with Celtic FC in his native Scotland. Lastly, Inter Miami goalkeeper John McCarthy will also be facing several former teammates over the weekend, as he played for Philadelphia from 2015 to 2018.

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