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Inter Miami
2021 season
PresidentDavid Beckham
Head coachPhil Neville
StadiumInter Miami CF Stadium
Major League SoccerConference:
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U.S. Open CupFourth round
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The 2021 Inter Miami CF season will be the second season of existence for Inter Miami CF. They will participate in Major League Soccer, the top tier of soccer in the United States. Outside of MLS, the club will participate in the U.S. Open Cup.

Background

Main article: 2020 Inter Miami CF season

Inter Miami is coming off their inaugural campaign, which marked the first time since 2001, with the Miami Fusion, that a soccer club in Greater Miami played in the first tier of American soccer.[1] Ahead of and during the season, Miami signed several high-profile players including Argentine international, Gonzalo Higuaín, from Juventus;[2] Mexican international, Rodolfo Pizarro, from Monterrey;[3] and French international, Blaise Matuidi, from Juventus.[4] The club also signed several notable young players including Matías Pellegrini, Lewis Morgan, and David Norman. Additionally, in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, Miami drafted Clemson standout, Robbie Robinson with the first overall pick.[5]

The club's first season was significantly altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the season suspended on March 12[6] and not resume until July 8 with the MLS is Back Tournament.[7] Miami lost their first two league matches before the season was suspended and subsequently lost their three group stage matches (which counted towards the regular season standings) at the MLS is Back Tournament. On August 22 against Floridian rivals, Orlando City, Miami won their first league match. Inter had better form following the MLS is Back Tournament, ultimately going 7–8–3, and finished the 2020 regular season with a 7–13–3 record, after 23 league matches, a reduction of the original 34 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the pandemic, the size of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs was increased from eight teams in the Eastern Conference qualifying to 10 teams qualifying. Miami earned the 10th and final seed in the playoffs, where they played at fellow expansion side, Nashville SC in the Play-In Round on November 20.[8] Miami lost the match 0–3, with several of their starters missing the match due to an outbreak of coronavirus on the team.[9]

At the conclusion of the 2020 season, the club declined options on eight players. Notable players who did not have their contract renewed for the 2021 season included starting goalkeeper, Luis Robles, as well as Juan Agudelo, and Andres Reyes.[10]

Review

Offseason

On January 7, 2021, Inter Miami and first year head coach, Diego Alonso mutually agreed to part ways.[11] Several names were rumored as Alonso's successor including Phil Neville.[12][13] On January 18, 2021, Neville was confirmed as head coach. [14]

Team information

Roster

Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (Age) Apps Goals Assists Signed From
Goalkeepers
1 John McCarthy United States GK (1992-07-04) 4 July 1992 (age 32) 8 0 0 United States Tampa Bay Rowdies
27 Drake Callender United States GK (1997-10-07) 7 October 1997 (age 26) 0 0 0 United States California Golden Bears
Defenders
4 Christian Makoun Venezuela DF (2000-03-05) 5 March 2000 (age 24) 4 0 0 Italy Juventus
5 Nicolás Figal Argentina DF (1994-04-03) 3 April 1994 (age 30) 21 0 0 Argentina Independiente
18 Dylan Nealis United States DF (1998-07-30) 30 July 1998 (age 26) 19 0 0 United States Georgetown Hoyas
26 Leandro González Pírez Argentina DF (1992-02-26) 26 February 1992 (age 32) 16 2 1 Mexico Tijuana
28 Brek Shea United States DF (1990-02-28) 28 February 1990 (age 34) 13 4 0 United States Atlanta United
Midfielders
7 Lewis Morgan Scotland MF (1996-09-30) 30 September 1996 (age 27) 23 5 5 Scotland Celtic
8 Blaise Matuidi France MF (1987-04-09) 9 April 1987 (age 37) 15 1 0 Italy Juventus
10 Rodolfo Pizarro Mexico MF (1994-02-15) 15 February 1994 (age 30) 19 4 4 Mexico Monterrey
11 Matías Pellegrini Argentina MF (2000-03-11) 11 March 2000 (age 24) 19 1 2 Argentina Estudiantes
13 Víctor Ulloa Mexico MF (1992-03-04) 4 March 1992 (age 32) 23 0 2 United States FC Cincinnati
14 Jay Chapman Canada MF (1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 (age 30) 8 0 0 Canada Toronto FC
30 George Acosta United States MF (2000-01-19) 19 January 2000 (age 24) 0 0 0 United States Austin Bold
Forwards
9 Gonzalo Higuaín Argentina FW (1987-12-10) December 10, 1987 (age 36) 9 1 2 Italy Juventus
19 Robbie Robinson United States FW (1998-12-17) December 17, 1998 (age 25) 13 0 1 United States Clemson Tigers
21 Julián Carranza Argentina FW (2000-05-22) 22 May 2000 (age 24) 2 0 0 Argentina Banfield

Front office and coaching staff

Position Staff
Ownership
Lead managing owner United States Jorge Mas
President England David Beckham
Chairman Bolivia Marcelo Claure
Co-owner United States Jose Mas
Co-owner Japan Masayoshi Son
Front office
Chief business officer Mexico Jurgen Mainka
Sporting director United States Paul McDonough
Vice president United States Pablo Alvarez

Last updated: November 22, 2020
Source: Inter Miami CF

Non-competitive

Preseason exhibitions

To be announced during the 2020–21 offeseason.

Midseason exhibitions

To be announced during the 2020–21 offeseason.

Competitive

Major League Soccer

Main article: 2021 Major League Soccer season

U.S. Open Cup

Main article: 2021 U.S. Open Cup

Statistics

Overall

Games played
Games won
Games drawn
Games lost
Goals scored
Goals conceded
Goal difference
Clean sheets
Yellow cards
Red cards
Worst discipline
Best result(s)
Worst result(s)
Most appearances
Top scorer
Points Overall:

Last updated: November 22, 2020
Source: [citation needed]

Appearances and goals

Numbers after plus–sign (+) denote appearances as a substitute.

No. Pos Nat Player Total MLS MLS Cup U.S. Open Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
  • Last updated: November 22, 2020
  • Source: TBD

Top scorers

Rank Position Number Name MLS MLS Cup US Open Cup Total

Top assists

Rank Position Number Name MLS MLS Cup US Open Cup Total

Disciplinary record

No. Pos. Player MLS MLS Cup US Open Cup Total
Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card

Transfers

Transfers in

Date Position No. Name From Fee Ref.
Winter 2020–21
Summer 2021

Transfers out

Date Position No. Name To Fee Ref.
Winter 2020–21
December 3, 2020 DF 33 United States Mikey Ambrose Option declined [15]
FW 12 United States Juan Agudelo [15]
FW 17 Germany Jerome Kiesewetter United States FC Tulsa [15]
MF 15 Canada David Norman Jr. [15]
DF 2 Jamaica Alvas Powell [15]
GK 31 United States Luis Robles Retired [15]
DF 36 Haiti Denso Ulysse [15]
December 31, 2020 DF 3 Colombia Andrés Reyes Colombia Atlético Nacional End of loan [10]
January 5, 2021 MF 6 United States Wil Trapp United States Minnesota United Free [16]
January 7, 2021 DF 20 Guam A. J. DeLaGarza United States New England Revolution Free [17]
Summer 2021

Awards and honors

To be announced during the 2021 season.

References

  1. ^ Panizo, Franco (August 21, 2020). "From Miami Fusion to Inter Miami: MLS set to return to South Florida after two decades away". SBI Soccer. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "Inter Miami CF Signs Forward Gonzalo Higuaín as Designated Player". September 18, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "Inter Miami CF Signs Mexican International Midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro as Designated Player". Inter Miami. February 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Price, Khobi (September 1, 2020). "Blaise Matuidi arrives in South Florida, could join Inter Miami next week". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Parks, Chris (January 9, 2020). "Clemson's Robbie Robinson drafted 1st overall into the 2020 MLS Superdraft". WBTW-TV. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  6. ^ "MLS extends season suspension in accordance with CDC guidance on COVID-19". MLSSoccer.com. March 19, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  7. ^ Schuster, Blake (June 10, 2020). "2020 MLS Is Back Tournament: Key Dates, Format, Rules, More Announced". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  8. ^ Liljenwall, Ari (November 20, 2020). "Nashville SC 3, Inter Miami CF 0 - 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Match Recap". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved December 5, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Panizo, Franco (November 19, 2020). "Sources: Five players to miss Inter Miami's playoff match vs. Nashville SC due to COVID-19". SBI Soccer. Retrieved December 5, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ a b Price, Khobi (December 3, 2020). "Inter Miami's Luis Robles among 8 players whose contract options were declined as part of roster overhaul". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "Inter Miami, head coach Diego Alonso mutually agree to part ways". MLSSoccer.com. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Beckham holds Inter Miami talks with former Man United teammate Phil Neville". ESPN. January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  13. ^ Kaufman, Michelle. "Inter Miami expected to name coach, front office hires next week. Here's what we know". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  14. ^ "Inter Miami CF Names Phil Neville as Head Coach". www.intermiamicf.com. January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g Kaufman, Michelle (December 3, 2020). "Inter Miami announces postseason roster moves. Here's a list of who they kept, let go". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  16. ^ "MNUFC Signs Wil Trapp". mnufc.com/. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "New England Revolution sign former LA Galaxy defender AJ DeLaGarza". mlssoccer.com/. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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