Inter Miami: From Historic Club World Cup Display To MLS Action

Written by Patrick Echatah

Inter Miami aren’t suffering from a post-FIFA Club World Cup slump; in fact, they’re feeling energized! After a historic performance at the international tournament, the Herons are back in MLS action for the first time in over a month.

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They’ll be visiting CF Montréal on Saturday evening (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), aiming to carry that momentum into their league play.

“If we were able to compete at that level, there are no excuses for us not to be able to compete in our domestic league,” head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters on the eve of their Matchday 22 clash at Stade Saputo.

“Clearly it was a boost for us and an injection of confidence for what’s to come – not just MLS, but also Leagues Cup at the end of the month.

“That’s the objective, and we’ll try to somehow pressure the players to perform at their best. Because we’ve shown that we can go toe-to-toe with anyone, including opponents with way more hierarchy [than ourselves].”

Against expectations, Miami successfully navigated a challenging Group A and made history in the process.

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Following an initial goalless draw with Egypt’s Al Ahly, the team secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto. Lionel Messi’s extraordinary free-kick not only sealed the first-ever Club World Cup victory for an MLS team, but also marked the first time a Concacaf team defeated European opposition in an official match.

Miami continued to set new benchmarks by drawing 2-2 with Brazilian giants Palmeiras in their final Group A match, becoming the first MLS club to advance to the tournament’s knockout stages.

Their impressive journey concluded with a 4-0 defeat against the current UEFA Champions League holders, Paris Saint-Germain, in the Round of 16.

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