2021 Inter Miami CF season

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Inter Miami CF
2021 season
Inter Miami CF wordmark-full pink.png
President David Beckham
Head coach Phil Neville
Stadium DRV PNK Stadium
Major League Soccer Conference: 11th
Overall: 20th
U.S. Open Cup Canceled
Highest home attendance17,926 (6/25 v. ORL)
Lowest home attendance7,939 (4/18 v. LAG)
Average home league attendance14,713
Biggest win MIA 5–1 CIN (10/23)
Biggest defeat MIA 0–5 NE (7/21)
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The 2021 Inter Miami CF season was the second season in the history of Inter Miami CF and the 18th season of first-division club soccer in South Florida. 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 for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contents

Background

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 SC, 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]

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 Spain.svg Xavier Asensi
Sporting Director Flag of the United States.svg Chris Henderson
Vice President Flag of the United States.svg Pablo Alvarez
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Flag of England.svg Phil Neville
Assistant Coach Flag of the United States.svg Jason Kreis
Assistant Coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Anthony Pulis
Director of Goalkeeping Flag of England.svg Mark Mason
Assistant Goalkeeper Coach Flag of Argentina.svg Sebastián Saja
Head of First Team Performance Flag of Venezuela.svg Miguel Motolongo
Sports Scientist Flag of the United States.svg Nicholas Lewis
Performance Analyst Flag of England.svg Alec Scott
Assistant Analyst Flag of the United States.svg Brett Uttley

Last updated: November 22, 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 28) Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies
18 Dylan Castanheira Flag of the United States.svg GK May 23, 1995 (aged 25) Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF
27 Drake Callender Flag of the United States.svg GK October 7, 1997 (aged 23) Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes
32 Nick Marsman Flag of the Netherlands.svg GK October 1, 1990 (aged 30) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Feyenoord
Defenders
2 Ventura Alvarado Flag of the United States.svg DF August 16, 1992 (aged 28) Flag of Mexico.svg Atlético San Luis
3 Kieran Gibbs Flag of England.svg DF September 26, 1989 (aged 31) Flag of England.svg West Bromwich Albion
4 Christian Makoun Flag of Venezuela (state).svg DF March 5, 2000 (aged 21) Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
5 Nicolás Figal Flag of Argentina.svg DF April 3, 1994 (aged 27) Flag of Argentina.svg Independiente
15 Patrick Seagrist Flag of the United States.svg DF February 21, 1998 (aged 23) Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls
17 Ryan Shawcross Flag of England.svg DF October 4, 1987 (aged 33) Flag of England.svg Stoke City
24 Ian Fray Flag of the United States.svg DF August 31, 2002 (aged 18) Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF
26 Leandro González Pírez Flag of Argentina.svg DF February 26, 1992 (aged 29) Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana
28 Brek Shea Flag of the United States.svg DF February 28, 1990 (aged 31) Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC
31 Kelvin Leerdam Flag of Suriname.svg DF June 24, 1990 (aged 30) Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC
33 Joevin Jones Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg DF August 3, 1991 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC
35 Sami Guediri Flag of the United States.svg DF August 16, 1997 (aged 23) Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF
Midfielders
7 Lewis Morgan Flag of Scotland.svg MF September 30, 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic
8 Blaise Matuidi Flag of France.svg MF April 9, 1987 (aged 34) Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
10 Rodolfo Pizarro Flag of Mexico.svg MF February 15, 1994 (aged 27) Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey
11 Matías Pellegrini Flag of Argentina.svg MF March 11, 2000 (aged 21) Flag of Argentina.svg Estudiantes
13 Víctor Ulloa Flag of Mexico.svg MF March 4, 1992 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati
14 Jay Chapman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MF January 1, 1994 (aged 27) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC
22 Federico Higuaín Flag of Argentina.svg MF October 25, 1984 (aged 36) Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United
25 Felipe Valencia Flag of the United States.svg MF March 1, 2005 (aged 16) Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF
26 Gregore Flag of Brazil.svg MF March 2, 1994 (aged 27) Flag of Brazil.svg Bahia
28 Edison Azcona Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg MF November 21, 2003 (aged 17) Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF
30 George Acosta Flag of the United States.svg MF January 19, 2000 (aged 21) Flag of the United States.svg Austin Bold
Forwards
9 Gonzalo Higuaín Flag of Argentina.svg FW December 10, 1987 (aged 33) Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
16 Josh Penn Flag of the United States.svg FW November 25, 2000 (aged 20) Flag of the United States.svg Indy Eleven
19 Robbie Robinson Flag of the United States.svg FW December 17, 1998 (aged 22) Flag of the United States.svg Clemson University
21 Julián Carranza Flag of Argentina.svg FW May 22, 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Argentina.svg Banfield
29 Indiana Vassilev Flag of the United States.svg FW February 16, 2001 (aged 20) Flag of England.svg Aston Villa

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNo.NameFromFeeRef.
Winter 2020–21
December 18, 2020 MF 25 Flag of the United States.svg Felipe Valencia Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF Homegrown player [15]
December 23, 2020 DF 15 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Seagrist Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls Trade [16]
January 26, 2021 DF 24 Flag of the United States.svg Ian Fray Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF Homegrown player [17]
MF 28 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Edison Azcona Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF Homegrown player [17]
January 27, 2021 GK 18 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Castanheira Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF Free [18]
February 12, 2021 MF 16 Flag of the United States.svg Josh Penn Flag of the United States.svg Indy Eleven SuperDraft [19]
February 20, 2021 DF 17 Flag of England.svg Ryan Shawcross Flag of England.svg Stoke City Free [20]
February 24, 2021 MF 26 Flag of Brazil.svg Gregore Flag of Brazil.svg Bahia $4,000,000 [21]
March 11, 2021 DF 33 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Joevin Jones Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC Free [22]
March 23, 2021 DF 31 Flag of Suriname.svg Kelvin Leerdam Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC $75,000 GAM [23]
April 16, 2021 DF 35 Flag of the United States.svg Sami Guediri Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale CF Free [24]
Summer 2021
July 1, 2021 DF 3 Flag of England.svg Kieran Gibbs Flag of England.svg West Bromwich Albion Free [25]
GK 32 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nick Marsman Flag of the Netherlands.svg Feyenoord Free [26]
July 7, 2021 FW 29 Flag of the United States.svg Indiana Vassilev Flag of England.svg Aston Villa Loan [27]
July 29, 2021 DF 2 Flag of the United States.svg Ventura Alvarado Flag of Mexico.svg Atlético San Luis Free [28]

Transfers out

DatePositionNo.NameToFeeRef.
Winter 2020–21
December 3, 2020 DF 33 Flag of the United States.svg Mikey Ambrose Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC Option Declined [29]
FW 12 Flag of the United States.svg Juan Agudelo Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC Option Declined
FW 17 Flag of Germany.svg Jerome Kiesewetter Flag of the United States.svg FC Tulsa Option Declined
MF 15 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Norman Jr. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cavalry FC Option Declined
DF 2 Flag of Jamaica.svg Alvas Powell Flag of Sudan.svg Al-Hilal Option Declined
GK 31 Flag of the United States.svg Luis Robles RetiredOption Declined
DF 36 Flag of Haiti.svg Denso Ulysse Flag of the United States.svg Richmond Kickers Option Declined
MF 6 Flag of the United States.svg Wil Trapp Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC Free
DF 20 Flag of Guam.svg A. J. DeLaGarza Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution Free
December 13, 2020 DF 22 Flag of the United States.svg Ben Sweat Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC $100,000 GAM [30]
January 1, 2021 DF 3 Flag of Colombia.svg Andrés Reyes Flag of Colombia.svg Atlético Nacional End of Loan [10]
April 11, 2021 DF 18 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Nealis Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC $175,000 GAM [31]
Summer 2021
August 2, 2021 MF 11 Flag of Argentina.svg Matías Pellegrini Flag of Argentina.svg Estudiantes Loan [32]

MLS SuperDraft

RoundNo.PlayerPos.Team
110 Flag of the United States.svg Josh Penn FW Indy Eleven
126 Flag of Zambia.svg Aimé Mabika DF University of Kentucky
237 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hafferty MF Oregon State University

Non-competitive

Preseason

March 271 Tampa Bay Rowdies Flag of the United States.svg 1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami St. Petersburg, FL
Wyke Soccerball shade.svg81'Stadium: Al Lang Stadium

Competitive

Major League Soccer

Standings

Eastern Conference
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
9 Columbus Crew 34131384645+147
10 CF Montréal [lower-alpha 1] 341212104644+246Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions League [lower-alpha 2]
11 Inter Miami CF 34121753653−1741
12 Chicago Fire FC 3491873654−1834
13 Toronto FC [lower-alpha 1] 34618103966−2728
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
  2. ↑ As 2021 Canadian Championship winners
Overall table
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
18 CF Montréal (V)341212104644+246Qualification for the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League [lower-alpha 1]
19 Los Angeles FC 34121395351+245
20 Inter Miami CF 34121753653−1741
21 San Jose Earthquakes 341013114654−841
22 Chicago Fire FC 3491873654−1834
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(V) Canadian Championship winner
Notes:

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldPtsWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGD
3441121753653 −177822635 −95931018 −8

Source: MLS
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Results by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
StadiumHAAHHAAHAHAHHHAHAHHAAHAHHAAAAHHAHA
ResultLWDDLWLLLLLLDWDWLWWDWWWLLLLLLWWLLW
Source: IMCF schedule
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Match results

April 181 Inter Miami 2–3 LA Galaxy Fort Lauderdale, FL
3:00 p.m. EDT Robinson Soccerball shade.svg45+2'
G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg68' (pen.)		 Report Hernández Soccerball shade.svg62', 73'
Kljestan Soccerball shade.svg81'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 7,939
Referee: Chris Penso
April 242 Philadelphia Union 1–2 Inter Miami Chester, PA
8:00 p.m. EDT Monteiro Soccerball shade.svg54' Report G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg73'
F. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg83'		Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
May 23 Nashville SC 0–0 Inter Miami Nashville, TN
1:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Attendance: 13,855
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
May 94 Inter Miami 1–1 Atlanta United FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
1:00 p.m. EDT Morgan Soccerball shade.svg77' Report Martínez Soccerball shade.svg9'Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 8,074
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
May 125 Inter Miami 0–2 CF Montréal Fort Lauderdale, FL
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Johnsen Soccerball shade.svg14', 25'Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 8,220
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
May 166 FC Cincinnati 2–3 Inter Miami Cincinnati, OH
4:00 p.m. EDT Barreal Soccerball shade.svg59'
Hagglund Soccerball shade.svg82'		 Report Shea Soccerball shade.svg7'
G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg38', 85'		Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Ramy Touchan
May 227 Chicago Fire FC 1–0 Inter Miami Chicago, IL
6:00 p.m. EDT Stojanović Soccerball shade.svg69' Report Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 10,844
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
May 298 Inter Miami 0–3 D.C. United Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 p.m. EDT Report Kamara Soccerball shade.svg15', 71'
Arriola Soccerball shade.svg21'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 15,945
Referee: Armando Villarreal
June 199 D.C. United 1–0 Inter Miami Washington, D.C.
8:00 p.m. EDT Kamara Soccerball shade.svg72' (pen.) Report Gregore Yellow card.svg 47' Yellow-red card.svg 56'Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 15,500
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
June 2510 Inter Miami 1–2 Orlando City SC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 p.m. EDT G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg67' Report Mueller Soccerball shade.svg73'
Nani Soccerball shade.svg80'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 17,926
Referee: Allen Chapman
July 311 CF Montréal 1–0 Inter Miami Harrison, NJ
7:30 p.m. EDT Choinière Soccerball shade.svg41' Report Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Note: CF Montréal played their home matches at DRV PNK Stadium. However, due to Gold Cup Qualification, the match was played at Red Bull Arena.
July 2112 Inter Miami 0–5 New England Revolution Fort Lauderdale, FL
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Traustason Soccerball shade.svg15', 36'
Bunbury Soccerball shade.svg27'
Buksa Soccerball shade.svg45+4', 83'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 13,963
Referee: Robert Sibiga
July 2513 Inter Miami 1–1 Philadelphia Union Fort Lauderdale, FL
7:30 p.m. EDT Robinson Soccerball shade.svg71' Report Przybyłko Soccerball shade.svg85'Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 14,057
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
July 3114 Inter Miami 2–1 CF Montréal Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00 p.m. EDT G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg49' (pen.), 69' Report Torres Soccerball shade.svg20'Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 14,303
Referee: Victor Rivas
August 415 Orlando City SC 1–1 Inter Miami Orlando, FL
8:00 p.m. EDT Carlos Soccerball shade.svg45+1' Report Gibbs Soccerball shade.svg66'Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 17,966
Referee: Armando Villarreal
August 816 Inter Miami 2–1 Nashville SC Fort Lauderdale, FL
6:00 p.m. EDT G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg60'
Vassilev Soccerball shade.svg90+5'		 Report Sapong Soccerball shade.svg48'Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 14,062
Referee: Nima Saghafi
August 1417 New York City FC 2–0 Inter Miami Harrison, NJ
3:30 p.m. EDT Castellanos Soccerball shade.svg20', 45+1' (pen.) Report Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 4,194
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played at Yankee Stadium.
August 1818 Inter Miami 3–2 Chicago Fire FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
4:00 p.m. EDT Vassilev Soccerball shade.svg34'
Robinson Soccerball shade.svg62'
Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg90+3'		 Report Calvo Soccerball shade.svg40'
Stojanović Soccerball shade.svg48'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 13,196
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
August 2119 Inter Miami 3–1 Toronto FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
4:00 p.m. EDT Pizarro Soccerball shade.svg15', 48'
Robinson Soccerball shade.svg35'		 Report Gibbs Soccerball shade.svg62' (o.g.)Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 14,897
Referee: Jair Marrufo
August 2720 Orlando City SC 0–0 Inter Miami Orlando, FL
8:30 p.m. EDT Akindele Soccerball shade cross.svg12' Report Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 17,817
Referee: Ismail Elfath
September 421 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Inter Miami Cincinnati, OH
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Shea Soccerball shade.svg90'Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 22,234
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
September 1122 Inter Miami 1–0 Columbus Crew Fort Lauderdale, FL
4:00 p.m. EDT G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg16' Report Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 15,014
Referee: Alan Kelly
September 1423 Toronto FC 0–1 Inter Miami Toronto, ON
7:30 p.m. EDT Lawrence Red card.svg 37' Report Makoun Soccerball shade.svg90+5' (pen.)Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 7,970
Referee: Ramy Touchan
September 1724 Inter Miami 0–4 New York Red Bulls Fort Lauderdale, FL
7:00 p.m. EDT Figal Yellow card.svg 9' Yellow-red card.svg 38' Report Klimala Soccerball shade.svg18'
Fernandez Soccerball shade.svg31'
Fábio Soccerball shade.svg65', 89'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 18,535
Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr.
September 2225 Inter Miami 1–5 Nashville SC Fort Lauderdale, FL
4:00 p.m. EDT Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg64'
Gregore Yellow card.svg 75' Yellow-red card.svg 86'		 Report Mukhtar Soccerball shade.svg6', 48'
Zimmerman Soccerball shade.svg39'
Leal Soccerball shade.svg70'
Johnston Soccerball shade.svg90+6'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 13,033
Referee: Jon Freemon
September 2926 Atlanta United FC 1–0 Inter Miami Atlanta, GA
7:30 p.m. EDT Martínez Soccerball shade.svg78' (pen.) Report Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 42,519
Referee: Ted Unkel
October 327 Portland Timbers 1–0 Inter Miami Portland, OR
5:30 p.m. EDT Niezgoda Soccerball shade.svg83' Report Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 22,006
Referee: Robert Sibiga
October 928 New York Red Bulls 1–0 Inter Miami Harrison, NJ
6:00 p.m. EDT Klimala Soccerball shade.svg25' Report Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 17,561
Referee: Tori Penso
Note: The match was originally scheduled for July 17 but was postponed due to inclement weather.
October 1629 Columbus Crew 4–0 Inter Miami Columbus, OH
6:00 p.m. EDT Zardes Soccerball shade.svg39', 64'
Santos Soccerball shade.svg44'
González Pírez Soccerball shade.svg83' (o.g.)		 Report Stadium: Mapfre Stadium
Attendance: 19,338
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
October 2030 Inter Miami 3–0 Toronto FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
4:00 p.m. EDT F. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg10'
Makoun Soccerball shade.svg45'
Zavaleta Soccerball shade.svg61' (o.g.)		 Report Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 13,717
Referee: Armando Villarreal
October 2331 Inter Miami 5–1 FC Cincinnati Fort Lauderdale, FL
4:00 p.m. EDT F. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg6'
G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg53'
Vassilev Soccerball shade.svg69'
Morgan Soccerball shade.svg74'
Carranza Soccerball shade.svg85'		 Report Vazquez Soccerball shade.svg21'
Cruz Red card.svg 90+6'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 14,927
Referee: Drew Fischer
October 2732 Atlanta United FC 2–1 Inter Miami Atlanta, GA
7:30 p.m. EDT Luiz Araújo Soccerball shade.svg59'
Martínez Soccerball shade.svg73'		 Report G. Higuaín Soccerball shade.svg32' (pen.)Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 42,536
Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr.
October 3033 Inter Miami 1–3 New York City FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
3:30 p.m. EDT Figal Soccerball shade.svg56' Report Castellanos Soccerball shade.svg33', 60'
Magno Soccerball shade.svg83'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 17,595
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
November 734 New England Revolution 0–1 Inter Miami Foxborough, MA
3:30 p.m. EST Report Matuidi Soccerball shade.svg58'Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 31,635
Referee: Alan Kelly

U.S. Open Cup

On July 20, US Soccer finally announced that the tournament would be cancelled for 2021 and would resume in 2022. [33]

Statistics

Overall

Games played34
Games won12
Games drawn5
Games lost17
Goals scored36
Goals conceded53
Goal difference-17
Clean sheets7
Yellow cards55
Red cards3
Worst discipline
Best result(s)5-1(FC Cincinnati)
Worst result(s)0-5(New England Revolution)
Most appearances26 games (Lewis Morgan)
Top scorer12 goals(Gonzalo Higuaín)
PointsOverall:41

Last updated: October 30, 2021
Source: [ citation needed ]

Appearances and goals

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

No.PosNatPlayerTotal MLS MLS Cup USOC
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
  • Last updated: November 22, 2020
  • Source: TBD

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberName MLS MLS Cup USOC Total
1 FW 9 Flag of Argentina.svg Gonzalo Higuaín 120012
2 FW 19 Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Robinson 4004
3 MF 10 Flag of Mexico.svg Rodolfo Pizarro 3003
FW 29 Flag of the United States.svg Indiana Vassilev 3003
MF 22 Flag of Argentina.svg Federico Higuaín 3003
6 DF 28 Flag of the United States.svg Brek Shea 2002
MF 7 Flag of Scotland.svg Lewis Morgan 2002
DF 4 Flag of Venezuela.svg Christian Makoun 2002
9 FW 21 Flag of Argentina.svg Julián Carranza 1001
DF 3 Flag of England.svg Kieran Gibbs 1001
DF 5 Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolás Figal 1001
MF 8 Flag of France.svg Blaise Matuidi 1001
Total350035

As of 8 November 2021.

Top assists

RankPositionNumberName MLS MLS Cup USOC Total

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.PlayerMLSMLS CupUSOCTotal
Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svg
26 MF Flag of Brazil.svg Gregore 12200000001220
16 DF Flag of Argentina.svg Leandro González Pírez 900000000900
5 DF Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolás Figal 710000000710
8 MF Flag of France.svg Blaise Matuidi 400000000400
19 FW Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Robinson 400000000400

Awards and honors

To be announced during the 2021 season.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Orlando City SC season</span> Season of American association football team

The 2020 Orlando City SC season was the club's 10th season of existence in Orlando and sixth season as a Major League Soccer franchise, the top-flight league in the United States soccer league system. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Open Cup was canceled.

The 2020 FC Dallas season was the club's 25th season in Major League Soccer, the top tier of American soccer. FC Dallas was also to participate in the U.S. Open Cup before its cancelation due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Nashville SC season</span> Nashville SC 2020 soccer season

The 2020 Nashville SC season was the club's first season as an organization and its first season as a member of Major League Soccer, after two seasons in the Eastern Conference of the USL Championship by a club of the same name.

The 2020 Philadelphia Union season was the club's eleventh season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The team was managed by Jim Curtin, his seventh season with the club. The Union's season began on February 29, 2020, and was scheduled on end in October or November 2020, depending on their regular season performance. On March 12, 2020, MLS suspended the season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Originally planned to be a 30-day suspension, the league remained suspended until July 9, 2020, when competition resumed with the MLS is Back Tournament. The tournament ran through August 11, 2020, with the remainder of the season, under a truncated format, continued through November 8, 2020.

The 2020 New York City FC season was the club's sixth season of competition and its sixth in the top tier of American soccer, Major League Soccer. New York City FC usually played its home games at Yankee Stadium in the New York City borough of The Bronx. However, the 2020 MLS season saw the club play several of their home games at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey due to scheduling conflicts at both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field as well as winterization procedures during the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League which were unavoidable.

The 2021 FC Cincinnati season was the club's third season in MLS, and the sixth season of a team playing under the FC Cincinnati brand after three years in the lower-division USL Championship. The club finished with a league worst 4–15–4 record in their second MLS season in 2020, one shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio. The season was the first year that FC Cincinnati played home matches at newly built TQL Stadium.

The 2021 Atlanta United FC season was the fifth season of Atlanta United FC's existence, and the thirteenth year that a professional soccer club from Atlanta, Georgia competing in the top division of American soccer. Atlanta United played their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Due to the cancelation of the 2020 U.S. Open Cup, Atlanta competed in the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League as the final berth was given to the defending champions of the U.S. Open Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 New York Red Bulls season</span> New York Red Bulls 2021 soccer season

The 2021 New York Red Bulls season was the club's twenty-sixth season in Major League Soccer, the top division of soccer in the United States.

The 2021 Club de Foot Montréal season was the club's 28th season of existence, and their tenth in Major League Soccer, the top tier of the American soccer pyramid. This was the first season under the club's new name, being known as the Montreal Impact up until this point.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Columbus Crew season</span> Columbus Crew 2021 soccer season

The 2021 Columbus Crew season was the club's twenty-sixth season of existence and their twenty-sixth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The season covers the period from December 13, 2020, to November 7, 2021. It is the third season under head coach Caleb Porter.

The 2021 Philadelphia Union season was the club's twelfth season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The team is managed by Jim Curtin, his eighth season with the club. The club's regular season began on April 7, 2021, with the CONCACAF Champions League, and then on April 17, 2021, with MLS play, and ended on November 7, 2021, a month-delayed start due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside of MLS, the Union, by winning the 2020 Supporters' Shield, is competing in their first ever CONCACAF Champions League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Columbus Crew season</span> Columbus Crew 2022 soccer season

The 2022 Columbus Crew season was the club's twenty-seventh season of existence and their twenty-seventh consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The season covered the period from November 8, 2021 to the end of the 2022 season. It was the fourth and final season under head coach Caleb Porter.

The 2022 Inter Miami CF season was the third season in the history of Inter Miami CF and the 19th season of first-division club soccer in South Florida. In addition to playing in Major League Soccer, the club participated in the U.S. Open Cup, the first cup competition in club history.

The 2023 Inter Miami CF season was the fourth season in the history of Inter Miami CF and the 20th season of first-division club soccer in South Florida. In addition to playing in Major League Soccer, the club participated in the U.S. Open Cup and the new-look Leagues Cup for the first time.

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