Charlotte FC Hosts Inter Miami in Clash of MLS Contenders

With Lionel Messi in fine form, can German Berterame find his scoring touch for the Herons?

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:25pm

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Inter Miami heads to Charlotte FC on Saturday night looking to bounce back after being held scoreless in their Champions Cup match against Nashville SC. The Herons will need striker German Berterame to find his scoring touch, as the team balances league play with Champions Cup competition. Charlotte FC, led by midfielder Pep Biel, will look to take advantage of Miami's recent struggles and pick up three crucial points at home.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in MLS, with Inter Miami the reigning league champions and Charlotte FC emerging as a contender in the Eastern Conference. The outcome could have major implications for the playoff race, as both teams look to solidify their position early in the season.

The details

Inter Miami is coming off a 0-0 draw with Nashville SC in the first leg of their Champions Cup round of 16 matchup. The Herons have struggled to get their attack going, with German Berterame still searching for his first goal since joining the club from Monterrey in Liga MX. Charlotte FC, led by midfielder Pep Biel, will look to take advantage of Miami's recent struggles and pick up three crucial points at home.

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Inter Miami is coming off a 0-0 draw with Nashville SC in Champions Cup action on March 11.

The players

German Berterame

The 25-year-old striker joined Inter Miami from Monterrey in Liga MX ahead of the season and is still searching for his first goal for the club.

Pep Biel

The 28-year-old midfielder has been a key contributor for Charlotte FC, who are looking to establish themselves as contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Lionel Messi

The legendary Argentine forward continues to shine for Inter Miami, as the reigning MLS Cup champions look to repeat their success.

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What they’re saying

“If Miami are going to get into gear, all hope rests on forward German Berterame. After joining from Monterrey in Liga MX ahead of the season, Berterame is still in search of his first goal for Inter Miami.”

— Chuck Booth, Author (cbssports.com)

“With only two shots on goal in three matches played so far, things aren't clicking for him. It does feel like when Berterame finds the back of the net for the first time, that more goals will follow, but the longer that he fails to do so, Miami could pick up critical losses.”

— Chuck Booth, Author (cbssports.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Champions Cup tie between Inter Miami and Nashville SC will advance to the quarterfinals, with the second leg scheduled for March 18.

The takeaway

This matchup between the reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami and the rising Charlotte FC squad will be a crucial early-season test for both teams as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the Eastern Conference. The performance of German Berterame will be key for Miami, as they seek to get their attack firing on all cylinders.