Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, or Inter Miami CF, is a professional soccer team located in the Miami metropolitan area.
2013: Miami Beckham United Formed
The ownership group behind Inter Miami CF, initially known as Miami Beckham United, was formed, marking the beginning of the journey towards bringing an MLS team to Miami.
2016: Fort Lauderdale Strikers Vacate Lockhart Stadium
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers announced their departure from Lockhart Stadium, after which the stadium fell into a state of disrepair, paving the way for Inter Miami's future plans for the site.
2017: Masayoshi Son and Mas Brothers Join Ownership Group
Masayoshi Son and brothers Jorge and Jose Mas joined the Inter Miami CF ownership group, strengthening the financial and strategic foundation of the franchise.
January 2019: Inter Miami Announces Plans for Lockhart Stadium Site
Inter Miami CF announced its intentions to utilize the Lockhart Stadium site for a training ground for its first team, its future USL team, and its youth academy. The plans also included a 21,550-seat stadium, which will serve as the permanent home of Inter Miami CF II and as the interim home for Inter Miami for at least its first two seasons during the construction of Miami Freedom Park.
January 2019: Inter Miami Sets Sights on Lockhart Stadium
Inter Miami CF announced their intention to pursue the Lockhart Stadium site in Fort Lauderdale to serve as a training ground for the first team, youth academy, and a future United Soccer League (USL) team.
March 2019: Fort Lauderdale City Council Approves Inter Miami's Bid
The Fort Lauderdale City Council unanimously approved Inter Miami's bid for the Lockhart Stadium site, paving the way for the development of a new training ground and interim stadium.
June 2019: Beckham Announces Proposed Launch Date for Freedom Park
David Beckham announced that Freedom Park, the proposed complex including the Inter Miami CF stadium, has a target launch date of 2022.
July 9, 2019: Inter Miami Secures 50-Year Lease for Lockhart Stadium Site
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved a 50-year lease agreement for the Lockhart Stadium site with Inter Miami, granting the club responsibility for the construction, operation, and maintenance of new facilities while the city retains ownership.
August 6, 2019: Heineken Becomes Official Beer of Inter Miami CF
Heineken signed a partnership to become the official beer of Inter Miami CF.
October 9, 2019: Inter Miami CF Announces Reserve Team
Inter Miami CF announced its reserve team would begin play in the USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid, in the 2020 season. The team's goal was to develop future players for a potential call-up to the first team.
2019: Inter Miami CF Academy Established
Inter Miami CF's youth academy and development system was established to develop young players from the U-12 to U-17 level.
February 14, 2020: Rodolfo Pizarro Joins Inter Miami CF
Rodolfo Pizarro transferred from C.F. Monterrey to Inter Miami CF, reuniting with head coach Diego Alonso. This transfer resulted in Monterrey filing a complaint with FIFA due to alleged improper contact between Pizarro and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
March 1, 2020: Inter Miami CF Plays First Ever MLS Game
Inter Miami CF played their first ever game in Major League Soccer, a 1-0 away loss to Los Angeles FC.
March 27, 2020: Inter Miami CF's Inaugural Match Postponed
Inter Miami CF's inaugural match against Union Omaha was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 3, 2020: Inter Miami CF Announces Regional Television Deal with CBS and Univision
Inter Miami CF announced regional English-language television deals with CBS Television Stations for coverage on MyNetworkTV affiliate WBFS-TV, with selected matches airing on CBS station WFOR-TV. The club also announced a Spanish rights deal with Univision, where games would be aired on its TV affiliate WAMI and radio affiliate WQBA.
August 13, 2020: Blaise Matuidi Joins Inter Miami CF
Blaise Matuidi joined Inter Miami CF on a free transfer and made his club debut in a 0-0 home draw against Nashville SC.
August 23, 2020: Inter Miami CF Wins First Ever Game
Inter Miami CF won their first ever franchise game, a 3-2 victory against Orlando City SC.
September 18, 2020: Gonzalo Higuaín Signs with Inter Miami CF
Gonzalo Higuaín signed for Inter Miami CF. In his debut match, he missed a penalty and was involved in an altercation as Miami lost 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union.
2020: Inter Miami CF Unveils Name, Crest, and Colors
The Miami Beckham United group announced the official name, crest, and colors for their new Major League Soccer team. The name is Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami (Inter Miami CF). The crest, inspired by Miami's Art Deco architecture, features two white herons forming the letter 'M' with their legs. An eclipse with seven sun rays, honoring Beckham's jersey number, sits between the herons. The team name encircles the crest, and Roman numerals 'MMXX' (2020) represent their inaugural season. The three-pointed shield symbolizes the three major South Florida communities: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The team colors are pink, white, black, and a touch of blue, featured in the 'La Palma' jersey. Royal Caribbean Group is Inter Miami's current sponsor.
January 7, 2021: Diego Alonso Leaves Inter Miami CF
Diego Alonso left his position as head coach of Inter Miami CF by mutual consent.
January 18, 2021: Phil Neville and Chris Henderson Join Inter Miami CF
Phil Neville was appointed as the new head coach of Inter Miami CF and Chris Henderson became the club's chief soccer officer and sporting director.
March 23, 2021: Kieran Gibbs Signs with Inter Miami CF
Kieran Gibbs joined Inter Miami CF from West Brom when his contract expired in the summer of 2021.
April 8, 2021: DRV PNK Stadium Naming Rights Agreement Announced
Inter Miami CF reached a naming rights agreement with AutoNation, resulting in the stadium being branded as DRV PNK Stadium, connecting it with AutoNation's breast cancer awareness campaign.
May 2021: Inter Miami CF Pays $2 Million Fine
Inter Miami CF was fined $2 million for breaking MLS rules, as Blaise Matuidi was the team's fourth designated player, exceeding the allowed limit of three. Matuidi was then reclassified as a designated player.
May 28, 2021: Inter Miami CF Sanctioned For Roster Rule Violation
Inter Miami CF, owner Jorge Mas, and former sporting director Paul McDonough were sanctioned by Major League Soccer for violating roster rules during the 2020 season regarding the signings of Blaise Matuidi and Andrés Reyes. The club was fined $2 million and had its allocation dollars reduced, while Mas was also fined and McDonough was suspended from league activities.
September 17, 2021: Beckham and Mas Brothers Buy Out Claure and Son
David Beckham and the Mas brothers acquired Marcelo Claure and Masayoshi Son's stakes in the Inter Miami CF ownership group, consolidating their control over the franchise. Ares Management was also added to the ownership group, providing additional financial backing.
January 2022: Blaise Matuidi Left Off Inter Miami CF's Roster
Blaise Matuidi was left off of Inter Miami CF's roster for the 2022 season.
January 20, 2022: Leonardo Campana Joins Inter Miami CF on Loan
Leonardo Campana joined Inter Miami CF on a season-long loan.
January 26, 2022: Romeo Beckham Makes Debut For Inter Miami CF
Romeo Beckham played his first non-competitive senior game for Inter Miami CF in a 4-0 pre-season win over Club Universitario de Deportes.
February 24, 2022: Fort Lauderdale CF Rebrands as Inter Miami CF II
Fort Lauderdale CF, Inter Miami CF's reserve team, rebranded as Inter Miami CF II ahead of the team's move to MLS Next Pro, Major League Soccer's new reserve league.
March 6, 2022: Leonardo Campana Scores First Goal for Inter Miami CF
Leonardo Campana scored his first Inter Miami CF goal, which was the team's only goal in a 5-1 loss to Austin FC.
April 11, 2022: Leonardo Campana Named MLS Player of the Week
Leonardo Campana was named Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 6 of the 2022 season for scoring a hat trick against the New England Revolution.
April 2022: Inter Miami Partners with Brightline for Fan Transportation
Inter Miami CF announced a partnership with Brightline to offer passenger trains from Miami and West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale station, including a dedicated shuttle service called GOOOL Getter. The service will provide three round-trips before and after home matches.
April 28, 2022: Miami City Council Approves Lease for Melreese Site
The Miami City Council voted 4-1 to grant Inter Miami a 99-year lease for the Melreese site, where the Miami Freedom Park stadium is projected to open in the 2025 MLS season.
July 19, 2022: Inter Miami CF Loses to FC Barcelona in Friendly Match
Inter Miami CF played a friendly match against FC Barcelona, resulting in a 6-0 loss for Inter Miami CF.
July 31, 2022: Gonzalo Higuaín Scores First-Half Hat Trick
Gonzalo Higuaín scored a hat trick within 27 minutes in the first half of a 4-4 draw against FC Cincinnati, including a free kick goal.
December 23, 2022: Blaise Matuidi Retires From Professional Soccer
Blaise Matuidi announced his retirement from professional soccer after an 18-year long career.
2022: Inter Miami CF Academy Joins MLS Next
Inter Miami CF's youth academy joined the MLS Next soccer league in its inaugural season. The academy fields teams in the under-12, under-13, under-14, under-15, and under-17 age groups.
January 18, 2023: Josef Martínez Traded to Inter Miami CF
Josef Martínez was traded to Inter Miami CF.
January 20, 2023: Leonardo Campana Permanently Signs for Inter Miami CF
Leonardo Campana signed a permanent contract with Inter Miami CF, occupying a Young Designated Player slot.
February 23, 2023: Kieran Gibbs and Inter Miami CF Mutually Agree to Terminate Contract
Kieran Gibbs and Inter Miami CF agreed to terminate Gibbs' playing contract, and he subsequently joined the club's broadcasting team.
February 25, 2023: Josef Martínez Makes Inter Miami CF Debut
Josef Martínez made his debut for Inter Miami CF in a 2-0 win over CF Montréal.
June 2023: Expansion Plans Announced to Accommodate Messi
Following Lionel Messi's announcement of his planned move to Inter Miami CF, managing owner Jorge Mas revealed plans to expand the stadium's capacity by 3,000 to 3,200 seats. The expansion utilized bleacher seating from the Miami International Autodrome, a temporary Formula One circuit.
August 2023: Construction Begins on Miami Freedom Park
Construction of Miami Freedom Park began after the final legal hurdle was cleared, marking a significant step towards the stadium's anticipated completion in 2025, coinciding with the final year of Lionel Messi's contract with the club.
September 15, 2023: Leonardo Campana Signs Contract Extension with Inter Miami CF
Leonardo Campana signed a contract extension with Inter Miami CF through the 2027 MLS season, with an option for 2028.
2023: Gonzalo Higuaín Retires From Professional Soccer
Gonzalo Higuaín retired from professional soccer at the end of Inter Miami CF's 2022 MLS Season, with his last game being a 3-0 away loss to New York City FC in the first round of the MLS playoffs.
2023: Major League Soccer Regional Television Contracts Expire
All of Major League Soccer's regional television contracts expired after the 2023 season, with television coverage moving to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
January 2024: Second Expansion of DRV PNK Stadium Completed
DRV PNK Stadium underwent a second expansion, increasing its capacity to 21,550 seats. The expansion added a new section in the southwest corner, additional seats in the northeast and southeast corners, six "opera boxes," and nine "theatre boxes" with suite-like seats.
February 15, 2024: Duracell Announced as Official Power Partner of Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF announced a multi-year partnership with Duracell to become the club's Official Power partner.
February 20, 2024: DRV PNK Stadium Rebranded as Chase Stadium
Inter Miami CF announced a multi-year naming rights partnership with JPMorgan Chase, leading to the immediate rebranding of DRV PNK Stadium to Chase Stadium.
February 23, 2024: Federico Redondo Joins Inter Miami CF
Federico Redondo joined Inter Miami CF on a contract running through 2027, with a club option for 2028, as a season-ending injury replacement for Facundo Farías under the U22 Initiative. The transfer hinged on receiving his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 visa. Redondo's playing style drew comparisons to his father, Fernando Redondo, and Sergio Busquets, marking him as a promising young talent.
February 25, 2024: Date of Record
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March 12, 2024: Inter Miami CF Renews Partnership with XBTO
Inter Miami CF announced the renewal of its partnership with prominent global cryptofinance firm XBTO. XBTO remains as Inter Miami CF’s Official Cryptofinance Partner.
April 12, 2024: Date of Record
This date represents a point of reference for a particular record or statistic related to Inter Miami CF.
May 2, 2024: Visa Becomes Inter Miami CF's First-Ever Official International Payment Services Partner
Inter Miami CF announced a premium multi-year international partnership with Visa Inc. Visa becomes the Club’s first-ever Official International Payment Services Partner.
2024: Year of Record
This year denotes a period for which a particular record or statistic related to Inter Miami CF is being referenced, such as average attendance from league matches.
2024: Inter Miami's Preseason Matches and Messi Controversy
Inter Miami played seven preseason matches, including games against the El Salvador national team, FC Dallas, Hong Kong XI, Vissel Kobe, Newell's Old Boys, and two Saudi Pro League teams (Al-Hilal and Al Nassr) in the Riyadh Season Cup. The Hong Kong match sparked controversy as Messi's absence due to injury led to fan demands for refunds and attacks on promotional posters. The situation escalated when Messi played against Vissel Kobe two days later, prompting accusations of intentionally skipping the Hong Kong match for political reasons and holding racist views against Hong Kongers and Chinese people. The fallout caused the Argentine and Chinese Football Associations to pause their partnership.
2024: DeAndre Yedlin's Move to FC Cincinnati
DeAndre Yedlin announced his transfer to FC Cincinnati, departing from Inter Miami CF.
2025: Projected Opening of Miami Freedom Park
Miami Freedom Park, the future home of Inter Miami CF, is projected to open in 2025.
2027: Federico Redondo's Contract Expires
Federico Redondo's initial contract with Inter Miami CF expires, potentially marking the end of his time with the club unless the option for 2028 is exercised.
2028: Potential Contract Extension for Federico Redondo
Inter Miami CF has the option to extend Federico Redondo's contract through 2028, potentially keeping him at the club for an additional year.