Despite having the most expensive payroll in Major League Soccer and a roster led by Argentine icon Lionel Messi, Miami has lost four of its past five games, including a 4-1 drubbing on the road Saturday against Minnesota United.

Most problematically, Mascherano didn't appear to recognize the problem, opting to keep the same tactics in place well into the second half. It's just one example, but it's part of a trend: In the last 10 games in all competitions, Inter Miami have won only three, conceding 16 goals.

Inter Miami slipped a 4-1 loss against Minnesota United, on May 10, as Lionel Messi's goal was not enough to prevent a Major League Soccer loss at Allianz Field.This defeat was particularly harsh on the Herons,