Officially launched as Major League Soccer’s 25th Club set to begin play in March 2020. “Today is a proud day for Miami, and for our family,” said Managing Owner and CEO Jorge Mas. “Our club will have a global vision but our fans in South Florida will always be our first priority reflecting the best of our community.”
Inter Miami CF officially announced the name, crest, and colors of the club. “We are taking another important step in establishing our club and today marks an important moment in the history of Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami.” “Our city and our fans draw their strength from the dreams of a global population that calls Miami home,” said Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas. “It is only fitting that our name pays tribute to the inclusiveness that makes us who we are.”
The former Lockhart Stadium structure was demolished in a ceremony hosted by club representatives. The site would go on to house Inter Miami CF’s new stadium – now Chase Stadium – as well as the permanent training center – now the Florida Blue Training Center – and Inter Miami CF II.
Inter Miami CF kicked off its inaugural season in Major League Soccer (MLS) with a 5:30 p.m. ET match at Banc of California Stadium against reigning Supporters’ Shield champions Los Angeles FC. The hosts left with a narrow 1-0 victory despite a valiant effort from debutants Inter Miami.
The City of Miami Commission made the people of Miami’s dream a reality, by voting to approve Miami Freedom Park. Miami Freedom Park will contain a 27,000-seat stadium, 750 hotel rooms, commercial and office space, community fields and the single largest public park in the city of Miami with over 58 acres of freely accessible, clean park land.
Inter Miami CF today announced the signing of seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup Champion, Lionel Messi. “I am honored to welcome Leo Messi and his family to their new home,” said Inter Miami CF Managing Owner, Jorge Mas. “In 2018, we made a promise to build an ambitious club that would attract the world’s elite players. A club that would transform the global view of fútbol in the United States and ensure that wherever fútbol is discussed, your Inter Miami is part of the conversation. A heartfelt thank you to our fans that never stopped believing.”
Inter Miami CF achieved another major milestone for the Club on Saturday night, making history by defeating Nashville SC at GEODIS Park in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the 2023 Leagues Cup title and clinch the First Team’s first official piece of silverware. The match ended 1-1 in regulation and featured a stellar performance in between the sticks from Man of the Match Drake Callender and a stunner from Lionel Messi to open the scoring in the first half.
For the first time in Club history, Inter Miami CF won the Supporters’ Shield with 68 points. The team clinched the best overall 2024 MLS regular season with a 2-3 win over the Columbus Crew. The trophy secures the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home-field advantage throughout the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs for Inter Miami. As the Supporters’ Shield winners, Inter Miami qualified to compete in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, marking the second-straight season the team will participate in the competition.