-7 – The shot differential that Inter Miami gave up in the 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union 0.6 – The difference between Orlando’s xG (1) and Kansas City’s xG (0.4). Read more. 1 – The number of goals scored by the Miami FC in its final preseason match against FC Miami City 2 – TheContinue reading “The week in numbers: April 28 2021”
Category Archives: Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami found in violation of salary cap sanctions to come
FORT LAUDERDALE – Major League Soccer’s investigation of Inter Miami CF’s signing of Blaise Matuidi has found that the club did breach salary cap and roster rules in acquiring the French World Cup winner in 2020. MLS has some unique mechanisms for its salary cap and Matuidi fell under the mechanism known as Targeted AllocationContinue reading “Inter Miami found in violation of salary cap sanctions to come”
Inter Miami begins preseason with cloud over Blaise Matuidi signing
MIAMI – 2021 is underway for Inter Miami CF but preseason training got started this week with a big shadow. Major League Soccer announced last week that it was investigating the club for irregularities in the signing of French World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi. Preseason getting officially underway this week was a milestone for theContinue reading “Inter Miami begins preseason with cloud over Blaise Matuidi signing”
Orlando Takes Three First Round Picks in MLS Super Draft
Orlando City SC took four players, three of them in the first round while Inter Miami CF took three players total in the 2021 Major League Soccer Superdraft on Thursday afternoon. The Lions traded up to get the eighth pick, taking Georgetown Forward Derek Dodson. Dodson earned All-American honors in 2019 season where he scoredContinue reading “Orlando Takes Three First Round Picks in MLS Super Draft”
Inter Miami Appoints Phil Neville as New Manager
MIAMI – Phil Neville will take the reigns of Inter Miami CF for its second season, the club announced on Monday, and he will join the club once he is able to make the move from England. The appointment sees the Miami technical team take shape as he joined Chris Henderson who was also announcedContinue reading “Inter Miami Appoints Phil Neville as New Manager”
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez Rumored to Join Inter Miami CF
BARCELONA – Two Barcelona legends, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez could be set to reunite in Miami if a story by Catalunya Radio is to be believed. The pair previously played for the iconic Spanish club for six years from 2014-2020 before Suarez made the move to the capital to play for Atletico Madrid, whileContinue reading “Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez Rumored to Join Inter Miami CF”
Inter Miami Makes First Signing of Academy Player to Homegrown Deal
FORT LAUDERDALE – Felipe Valencia has made Inter Miami CF history as he became the first player the club has signed to a homegrown contract from the first team. At just 15 years old, he is one of the youngest players to sign a contract in Major League Soccer history and the youngest signing theContinue reading “Inter Miami Makes First Signing of Academy Player to Homegrown Deal”
Clinched: How Inter Miami Snuck Into the MLS Playoffs
FORT LAUDERDALE – For the first time, two Floridian teams will be in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Playoffs. Inter Miami CF got there with a win over cellar-dwellers FC Cincinnati. A combination of shot choices and the strong defense was enough for the 2-1 victory. Shot choice was a big part of the InterContinue reading “Clinched: How Inter Miami Snuck Into the MLS Playoffs”
Orlando City Rarely Troubled in Derby Victory
ORLANDO – After giving up an equalizer, Orlando City SC almost instantly equalized to claim a derby 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night. The Lions got the opener in the 34th minute thanks to an own goal from Andres Reyes, who redirected Mauricio Pereya’s free-kick. The ball was sentContinue reading “Orlando City Rarely Troubled in Derby Victory”
Blaise Matuidi Joins Inter Miami CF
MIAMI – FIFA World Cup winner and seven-time league champion in France and Italy, Frenchman Blaise Matuidi has signed with Inter Miami CF on Thursday. The signing makes Matuidi the third active world champion to play in Major League Soccer following on from Brazilian Branco who played with the New York/New Jersey Metrostars in 1997,Continue reading “Blaise Matuidi Joins Inter Miami CF”
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