San Jose’s Colombian forward Cristian Arango is tied with Vancouver’s Brian White for the league lead with eight goals. Former Inter Miami forward Josef Martinez of Venezuela, who joined the Earthquakes this year, has six goals. Argentine midfielder Cristian Espinoza has four goals and an MLS-best seven assists.

Inter Miami come into the game after a demoralizing loss to Minnesota United. The defeat was the Herons' fourth in their last five games in all competitions. Javier Mascherano didn't hold back in the build-up talking about the team's struggles.

Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.All week, fans have camped out at Santana Row in San Jose,