2020 Inter Miami CF season

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Inter Miami CF
2020 season
Inter Miami CF wordmark-full pink.png
President David Beckham
Head coach Diego Alonso
Stadium Inter Miami CF Stadium
Major League Soccer Conference: 10th
Overall: 19th
U.S. Open Cup Canceled
MLS Cup Play-in round
MLS is Back Tournament Group stage
Top goalscorer Lewis Morgan (5 goals)
Average home league attendance2,216
Biggest winMIA 3–2 ORL (Aug. 22)
ATL 1–2 MIA (Sept. 19)
Biggest defeatMIA 1–4 NYRB {Sept. 23)
PHI 3–0 MIA (Sept. 27)
NSH 3–0 MIA (Nov. 20)
2021  →

The 2020 Inter Miami CF season was the first season in the history of Inter Miami CF and the 17th season of first-division club soccer in South Florida. It was the first time since 2001 that a South Florida club competed in the first-division. In addition to playing in Major League Soccer, the club was scheduled to participate in the U.S. Open Cup but the competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contents

Management

PositionStaff
Ownership
Lead Managing Owner Flag of the United States.svg Jorge Mas
President Flag of England.svg David Beckham
Chairman Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Marcelo Claure
Co-owner Flag of the United States.svg Jose Mas
Co-owner Flag of Japan.svg Masayoshi Son
Front office
Chief Business Officer Flag of Mexico.svg Jurgen Mainka
Sporting Director Flag of the United States.svg Paul McDonough
Vice President Flag of the United States.svg Pablo Alvarez
Coaching staff
Head Coach Flag of Uruguay.svg Diego Alonso
Assistant Coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Anthony Pulis
Assistant Coach Flag of Argentina.svg Claudio Arzeno
Assistant Coach Flag of Spain.svg Albert Rudé
Goalkeeper Coach Flag of Argentina.svg Sebastián Saja
Fitness Coach Flag of Uruguay.svg Mauricio Marchetti
Sports Scientist Flag of Argentina.svg Gustavo Metral
Viedo Analyst Flag of the United States.svg Brett Uttley

Last updated: January 13, 2020
Source: Inter Miami CF

Roster

Squad No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Signed From
Goalkeepers
1 John McCarthy Flag of the United States.svg GK July 4, 1992 (aged 27) Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies
27 Drake Callender Flag of the United States.svg GK October 7, 1997 (aged 22) Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes
31 Luis Robles Flag of the United States.svg GK May 11, 1984 (aged 35) Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls
Defenders
2 Alvas Powell Flag of Jamaica.svg DF July 14, 1994 (aged 25) Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati
3 Andrés Reyes Flag of Colombia.svg DF September 8, 1999 (aged 20) Flag of Colombia.svg Atlético Nacional
4 Christian Makoun Flag of Venezuela (state).svg DF March 5, 2000 (aged 19) Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
5 Nicolás Figal Flag of Argentina.svg DF April 3, 1994 (aged 25) Flag of Argentina.svg Independiente
18 Dylan Nealis Flag of the United States.svg DF July 30, 1998 (aged 21) Flag of the United States.svg Georgetown University
20 A. J. DeLaGarza Flag of Guam.svg DF November 4, 1987 (aged 32) Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo
22 Ben Sweat Flag of the United States.svg DF September 4, 1991 (aged 28) Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC
26 Leandro González Pírez Flag of Argentina.svg DF February 26, 1992 (aged 28) Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana
28 Brek Shea Flag of the United States.svg DF February 28, 1990 (aged 30) Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC
33 Mikey Ambrose Flag of the United States.svg DF October 5, 1993 (aged 26) Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC
36 Denso Ulysse Flag of Haiti.svg DF November 20, 1998 (aged 21) Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma Defiance
Midfielders
6 Wil Trapp Flag of the United States.svg MF January 15, 1993 (aged 27) Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew
7 Lewis Morgan Flag of Scotland.svg MF September 30, 1996 (aged 23) Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic
8 Blaise Matuidi Flag of France.svg MF April 9, 1987 (aged 32) Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
10 Rodolfo Pizarro Flag of Mexico.svg MF February 15, 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey
11 Matías Pellegrini Flag of Argentina.svg MF March 11, 2000 (aged 19) Flag of Argentina.svg Estudiantes
13 Víctor Ulloa Flag of Mexico.svg MF March 4, 1992 (aged 27) Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati
14 Jay Chapman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MF January 1, 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC
15 David Norman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MF May 31, 1998 (aged 21) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific FC
30 George Acosta Flag of the United States.svg MF January 19, 2000 (aged 20) Flag of the United States.svg Austin Bold
34 Federico Higuaín Flag of Argentina.svg MF October 25, 1984 (aged 35) Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United
Forwards
9 Gonzalo Higuaín Flag of Argentina.svg FW December 10, 1987 (aged 32) Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
12 Juan Agudelo Flag of the United States.svg FW November 23, 1992 (aged 27) Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution
17 Jerome Kiesewetter Flag of the United States.svg FW February 9, 1993 (aged 27) Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive
19 Robbie Robinson Flag of the United States.svg FW December 17, 1998 (aged 21) Flag of the United States.svg Clemson University
21 Julián Carranza Flag of Argentina.svg FW May 22, 2000 (aged 19) Flag of Argentina.svg Banfield

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNo.NameFromFeeRef.
Summer 2019
July 26, 2019 FW — Flag of Argentina.svg Julián Carranza Flag of Argentina.svg Banfield Undisclosed [1]
MF — Flag of Argentina.svg Matías Pellegrini Flag of Argentina.svg Estudiantes Undisclosed
August 6, 2019 DF — Flag of Venezuela.svg Christian Makoun Flag of Venezuela.svg Zamora Undisclosed [2]
Winter 2019–20
November 11, 2019 MF — Flag of Mexico.svg Víctor Ulloa Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati Trade [3]
November 13, 2019 MF — Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jay Chapman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC $100,000 GAM
November 14, 2019 DF — Flag of the United States.svg Grant Lillard Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC $75,000 GAM
November 18, 2019 FW — Flag of the United States.svg Jerome Kiesewetter Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive Free
November 19, 2019 DF — Flag of the United States.svg Ben Sweat Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC Expansion Draft [4]
MF — Flag of Jamaica.svg Alvas Powell Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati Expansion Draft
MF — Flag of the United States.svg Lee Nguyen Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles FC Expansion Draft
MF — Flag of the United States.svg Luis Argudo Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew Expansion Draft
GK — Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Meredith Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC Expansion Draft
November 26, 2019 DF — Flag of the United States.svg Mikey Ambrose Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC Re-Entry Draft
December 2, 2019 GK — Flag of the United States.svg Luis Robles Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls Free
DF — Flag of Guam.svg A. J. DeLaGarza Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo Free
December 4, 2019 GK — Flag of the United States.svg John McCarthy Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies Free
December 24, 2019 GK — Flag of the United States.svg Drake Callender Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes Trade [5]
DF — Flag of Haiti.svg Denso Ulysse Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma Defiance Free
December 28, 2019 FW — Flag of the United States.svg Juan Agudelo Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC Trade [6]
December 29, 2019 DF — Flag of Panama.svg Román Torres Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC Free [7]
January 1, 2020 MF — Flag of the United States.svg George Acosta Flag of the United States.svg Austin Bold Free [8]
MF — Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Norman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific FC Free [9]
January 9, 2020 FW — Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Robinson Flag of the United States.svg Clemson University SuperDraft [10]
DF — Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Nealis Flag of the United States.svg Georgetown University SuperDraft
January 30, 2020 DF — Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolás Figal Flag of Argentina.svg Independiente Undisclosed [11]
January 31, 2020 MF — Flag of Scotland.svg Lewis Morgan Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic Undisclosed [12]
MF — Flag of the United States.svg Wil Trapp Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew $100,000 GAM [13]
February 12, 2020 MF — Flag of Colombia.svg Andrés Reyes Flag of Colombia.svg Atlético Nacional Loan [14]
MF — Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Jairo Quinteros Flag of Spain.svg Valencia CF Academy Undisclosed [15]
February 17, 2020 MF — Flag of Mexico.svg Rodolfo Pizarro Flag of Mexico.svg C.F. Monterrey $12,000,000 [16]
Summer 2020
June 25, 2020 DF — Flag of the United States.svg Brek Shea Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC Free [17]
July 1, 2020 DF — Flag of Argentina.svg Leandro González Pírez Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana Undisclosed [18]
August 10, 2020 MF — Flag of France.svg Blaise Matuidi Flag of Italy.svg Juventus Free [19]
September 18, 2020 FW — Flag of Argentina.svg Gonzalo Higuaín Flag of Italy.svg Juventus Free [20]
October 10, 2020 MF — Flag of Argentina.svg Federico Higuaín Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United $50,000 GAM [21]

Transfers out

DatePositionNo.NameToFeeRef.
Winter 2019–20
January 29, 2020 GK — Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Meredith Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC Trade [22]
February 12, 2020 DF — Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Jairo Quinteros Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Club Bolivar Loan [15]
Summer 2020
August 14, 2020 DF 25 Flag of the United States.svg Grant Lillard Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew Trade [23]
September 5, 2020 MF 16 Flag of the United States.svg Luis Argudo Flag of Sweden.svg Norrby IF Waivers [24]
September 8, 2020 MF 24 Flag of the United States.svg Lee Nguyen Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution Trade [25]
September 28, 2020 DF 29 Flag of Panama.svg Román Torres Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC Trade [26]

MLS SuperDraft

RoundNo.PlayerPos.Team
11 Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Robinson FW Clemson University
13 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Nealis MF Georgetown University

Non-competitive

Preseason

February 151 Inter Miami Flag of the United States.svg 1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union St. Petersburg, FL
4:00PM EST Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg33' Report Santos Soccerball shade.svg19'
Oravec Soccerball shade.svg86'		Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
February 222 Tampa Bay Rowdies Flag of the United States.svg 0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami St. Petersburg, FL
7:00PM EST Robinson Soccerball shade.svg21'Stadium: Al Lang Stadium

Competitive

Major League Soccer

League tables

Eastern Conference
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
8 New England Revolution 238782625+1321.39Qualification for the Playoffs play-in round
9 Montreal Impact [lower-alpha 1] 2381323343−10261.13
10 Inter Miami CF 2371332535−10241.04
11 Chicago Fire FC 2351083339−6231.00
12 Atlanta United FC 2361342330−7220.96Qualification for the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League [lower-alpha 2]
Source: MLS [27]
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Notes:
  1. ↑ Canadian clubs could not qualify for the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
  2. ↑ As 2019 U.S. Open Cup champions
Overall
2020 MLS overall standings
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPG
17 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2391402744−17271.17
18 Montreal Impact 2381323343−10261.13
19 Inter Miami CF 2371332535−10241.04
20 LA Galaxy 2261242746−19221.00
21 Real Salt Lake 2251072535−10221.00
Source: MLS [28]
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.

MLS is Back – group stage

Group A results
PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Orlando City SC (H)321063+37Advanced to knockout stage
2 Philadelphia Union 321042+27
3 New York City FC 310224−23
4 Inter Miami CF 300325−30
Source: MLS [29]
(H) Hosts

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

March 11 Los Angeles FC 1–0 Inter Miami Los Angeles, CA
5:30 PM EST Vela Soccerball shade.svg44' Report Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
Attendance: 22,121
Referee: Allen Chapman
March 72 D.C. United 2–1 Inter Miami Washington, D.C.
3:30 PM EST Asad Soccerball shade.svg59' (pen.)
Brillant Soccerball shade.svg61'		 Report Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg2'
Torres Red card.svg 54'		Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 17,183
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
July 83 MLSiBT GS Orlando City SC 2–1 Inter Miami Bay Lake, FL
8:00 PM EDT Mueller Soccerball shade.svg70'
Nani Soccerball shade.svg90+7'		 Report Agudelo Soccerball shade.svg47'Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
July 144 MLSiBT GS Philadelphia Union 2–1 Inter Miami Bay Lake, FL
10:30 PM EDT Wagner Soccerball shade.svg5'
Przybyłko Soccerball shade.svg63'		 Report Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg36'Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
July 205 MLSiBT GS Inter Miami 0–1 New York City FC Bay Lake, FL
9:00 AM EDT Report Tajouri-Shradi Soccerball shade.svg64'Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
August 226 Inter Miami 3–2 Orlando City SC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 PM EDT Carranza Soccerball shade.svg12', Soccerball shade.svg23'
Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg49'		 Report Dike Soccerball shade.svg18'
Nani Soccerball shade.svg80'		Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
August 307 Nashville SC 1–0 Inter Miami Nashville, TN
8:30 PM EDT Godoy Soccerball shade.svg53' Report Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Note: The match was played behind closed doors..
September 28 Atlanta United FC 0–0 Inter Miami Atlanta, GA
7:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
September 69 Inter Miami 0–0 Nashville SC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 PM EDT Report Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Nima Saghafi
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
September 910 Inter Miami 2–1 Atlanta United FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 PM EDT Morgan Soccerball shade.svg28', Soccerball shade.svg38' Report Remedi Soccerball shade.svg33'Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Robert Sibiga
Note: The match was originally scheduled for August 26.
September 1211 Orlando City SC 2–1 Inter Miami Orlando, FL
7:30 PM EDT Reyes Soccerball shade.svg34' (o.g.)
Pereyra Soccerball shade.svg69'		 Report Shea Soccerball shade.svg65'Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ismail Elfath
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
September 1912 Atlanta United FC 1–2 Inter Miami Atlanta, GA
7:00 PM EDT Gallagher Soccerball shade.svg5' Report Agudelo Soccerball shade.svg2'
Shea Soccerball shade.svg11'		Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
September 2313 Inter Miami 1–4 New York Red Bulls Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 PM EDT Agudelo Soccerball shade.svg39' Report Egbo Soccerball shade.svg14' (pen.)
White Soccerball shade.svg49'
Mines Soccerball shade.svg85'
Royer Soccerball shade.svg90+1'		Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
September 2714 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Inter Miami Chester, PA
7:30 PM EDT Fontana Soccerball shade.svg25'
Ilsinho Soccerball shade.svg69'
Aaronson Soccerball shade.svg90+6'		 Report Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Elton García
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
October 315 Inter Miami 2–3 New York City FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 PM EDT Morgan Soccerball shade.svg27', Soccerball shade.svg38' Report Mitriță Soccerball shade.svg4', Soccerball shade.svg43'
Tinnerholm Soccerball shade.svg35'		Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
October 716 New York Red Bulls 1–2 Inter Miami Harrison, NJ
7:00 PM EDT Fernandez Soccerball shade.svg53' Report Pellegrini Soccerball shade.svg55'
Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg81'		Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 0
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
October 1017 Inter Miami 1–0 Houston Dynamo Fort Lauderdale, FL
5:00 PM EDT Morgan Soccerball shade.svg57' (pen.) Report Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Drew Fischer
Note: The match was played behind closed doors.
October 1418 Inter Miami 1–1 Atlanta United FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 PM EDT Shea Soccerball shade.svg80' Report Mulraney Soccerball shade.svg83'Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 360
Referee: Ismail Elfath
October 1719 Montreal Impact 2–1 Inter Miami Harrison, NJ
7:00 PM EDT Bojan Soccerball shade.svg6'
Urruti Soccerball shade.svg80'		 Report Shea Soccerball shade.svg33'Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 0
Referee: Timothy Ford
Note: The match was played behind closed doors. Montreal played their home matches in Harrison, NJ due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
October 2420 Inter Miami 2–1 Orlando City SC Fort Lauderdale, FL
3:30 PM EDT Jansson Soccerball shade.svg45' (o.g.)
González Pirez Soccerball shade.svg89'		 Report Dike Soccerball shade.svg12'Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 2,216
Referee: Allen Chapman
October 2821 FC Dallas 2–1 Inter Miami Frisco, TX
8:30 PM EDT Jara Soccerball shade.svg60' (pen.)
Hollingshead Soccerball shade.svg82'		 Report Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg33'Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 3,233
Referee: Victor Rivas
November 122 Toronto FC 2–1 Inter Miami Hartford, CT
7:30 PM EDT Akinola Soccerball shade.svg55'
Pozuelo Soccerball shade.svg84' (pen.)		 Report Matuidi Soccerball shade.svg42'Stadium: Pratt & Whitney Stadium
Attendance: 1,394
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Note: Toronto played their home matches in Hartford, CT due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
November 823 Inter Miami 2–1 FC Cincinnati Fort Lauderdale, FL
3:30 PM EDT Ambrose Soccerball shade.svg19'
González Pirez Soccerball shade.svg23'		 Report Gyau Soccerball shade.svg66'Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 2,400
Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr.

MLS Cup Playoffs

November 20 Play-in Round Nashville SC 3–0 Inter Miami CF Nashville, TN
9:00 PM EST Leal Soccerball shade.svg14'
Mukhtar Soccerball shade.svg24' (pen.)
McCarty Soccerball shade.svg57'		 Report Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Attendance: 3,240
Referee: Ismail Elfath

Overall statistics

Games played23
Games won7
Games drawn3
Games lost13
Goals scored25
Goals conceded35
Goal difference-10
Clean sheets3
Yellow cards54
Red cards5
Top scorer Lewis Morgan (5)

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberName MLS MLS Cup USOC Total
1 MF 7 Flag of Scotland.svg Lewis Morgan 5005
2 MF 10 Flag of Mexico.svg Rodolfo Pizarro 4004
DF 28 Flag of the United States.svg Brek Shea 4004
4 FW 12 Flag of the United States.svg Juan Agudelo 3003
5 FW 21 Flag of Argentina.svg Julián Carranza 2002
DF 26 Flag of Argentina.svg Leandro González Pírez 2002
7 MF 8 Flag of France.svg Blaise Matuidi 1001
FW 9 Flag of Argentina.svg Gonzalo Higuain 1001
DF 33 Flag of the United States.svg Mikey Ambrose 1001
MF 11 Flag of Argentina.svg Matías Pellegrini 1001
Total240024

As of 9 September 2020.

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