Inter Miami CF

On January 29, 2018, MLS awarded an expansion club to Miami. The original ownership group included David Beckham, Marcelo Claure, Jorge Mas, José Mas, Masayoshi Son and Simon Fuller. Beckham’s option to acquire a club originated in his 2007 MLS playing contract.⁠[1]

On September 5, 2018, the club unveiled the name Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, shortened to Inter Miami CF.⁠[2]

On March 1, 2020, Inter Miami played their first MLS match, losing 1–0 away to Los Angeles FCLos Angeles Football ClubLos Angeles Football Club (LAFC) are a Major League Soccer club whose regular home is BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The club won its first MLS Cup in 2022.Open the full entry. Carlos Vela scored the game’s only goal.⁠[3]

On August 22, 2020, the club won its first home match at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, beating Orlando CityOrlando CityOrlando City SC is a Major League Soccer club based in Orlando, Florida. Awarded an expansion franchise in 2013, it began MLS play in 2015. Its home stadium is Inter.co Stadium.Open the full entry 3–2 for its first victory. The venue became DRV PNK Stadium in April 2021.⁠[2]

On May 28, 2021, MLS sanctioned the club over its 2020 roster classification of Blaise Matuidi and Andrés Reyes and undisclosed agreements involving three other players. It fined the club $2 million and Jorge Mas $250,000, reduced 2022–2023 allocation money by $2,271,250, and suspended then-sporting director Paul McDonough through 2022. MLS said the players neither committed nor knew of the violations.⁠[4]

On September 17, 2021, the club announced that Jorge Mas, José Mas and Beckham had completed the acquisition of Claure’s and Son’s interests. Ares Management joined as a preferred equity investor, and the announcement identified Jorge Mas as managing owner.⁠[5]

On March 22, 2022, Fort Lauderdale CF became Inter Miami CF II for its entry into MLS NEXT Pro.⁠[2]

On July 15, 2023, the club announced Lionel Messi’s signing as a Designated Player, initially on a contract through the 2025 season.⁠[6]

That summer, Gerardo Martino became head coach, and Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also joined the club.⁠[7]

In August 2023, Inter Miami won Leagues Cup on penalties after drawing 1–1 with Nashville, earning the club’s first official trophy. Messi won the top-scorer and best-player awards with ten goals, while Drake Callender was named best goalkeeper.⁠[7]

On September 27, 2023, Inter Miami lost the U.S. Open Cup final 2–1 to Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo FCHouston Dynamo FC is an MLS professional soccer club in Houston, Texas, playing at Shell Energy Stadium. It began play in Houston in 2006 and won MLS Cup in each of its first two seasons.Open the full entry at DRV PNK Stadium. Josef Martínez scored the club’s goal in stoppage time.⁠[8]

On February 20, 2024, the club and JPMorgan Chase announced a multiyear naming partnership for the 21,500-seat Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The site also housed the club’s training center, academy and development-team facilities.⁠[9]

In 2024, Inter Miami won their first Supporters’ Shield with 22 wins, eight draws and four defeats. Their 74 points set an MLS regular-season record, and they scored 83 league goals.⁠[10]

On November 9, 2024, Inter Miami lost the deciding game of their best-of-three first-round playoff series 3–2 to Atlanta United, ending their season.⁠[11]

On November 26, 2024, the club appointed Javier Mascherano head coach, initially on a contract through the 2027 season.⁠[12]

On June 29, 2025, Inter Miami lost 4–0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round of 16, ending their debut in the expanded tournament after advancing from the group stage.⁠[13]

On August 31, 2025, Inter Miami lost the Leagues Cup final 3–0 to Seattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FC is an MLS professional soccer club in Seattle, Washington, with Lumen Field as its regular home venue.Open the full entry. Their runner-up finish secured a place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.⁠[14]

On October 23, 2025, the club announced Messi’s contract extension through the end of the 2028 season. He won the 2025 MLS Golden Boot with 29 regular-season goals.⁠[15]

On December 6, 2025, Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps FCVancouver Whitecaps FCVancouver Whitecaps FC is an MLS professional soccer club in Vancouver, British Columbia, playing its home matches at BC Place.Open the full entry 3–1 at Chase Stadium to win their first MLS Cup. Rodrigo De Paul, Tadeo Allende and an own goal supplied the scoring. Messi provided two assists and was named final MVP. Busquets and Alba also ended their playing careers with the match.⁠[16]

In March 2026, the club and Nu announced a long-term partnership naming its new 26,700-seat home at Miami Freedom Park Nu Stadium. A light show marked the agreement on March 3, followed by the announcement on March 4.⁠[17]

On April 4, 2026, Inter Miami drew 2–2 with Austin FCAustin FCAustin FC is a professional soccer club in Austin, Texas, competing in MLS at Q2 Stadium.Open the full entry in their first home match at Nu Stadium. Messi scored the club’s first goal at the new venue, and Luis Suárez later equalized as the club began playing in Miami after its years in Fort Lauderdale.⁠[18]

On April 14, 2026, Mascherano resigned as head coach for personal reasons. Guillermo Hoyos took charge for the following matches, while Alberto Marrero assumed sporting-director duties.⁠[19]

On August 27, 2026, Inter Miami announced an agreement with Cristian “Kily” González to become head coach once he obtained work authorization. Hoyos remained in temporary charge.⁠[20]

On September 15, 2026, González arrived in South Florida and began leading training, on a contract through June 2028.⁠[21]

On September 16, 2026, Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul 2–0 at Nu Stadium to win Campeones Cup. Messi scored his 100th goal for the club, and Casemiro added the second in González’s first match in charge.⁠[22]

Inter Miami CF: Official website: https://www.intermiamicf.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[23]