Inter Miami begin their 2025 preseason on Saturday taking on Liga MX Apertura 2024 champions Club América.
The Herons come into 2025 off the back of a record-breaking regular season setting a new Major League Soccer points record. Though, Miami was bounced in the first round of the playoffs by Atlanta United prompting a managerial change. Former Barcelona great, Javier Mascherano, is now in charge looking to replicate Gerardo 'Tata' Martino's success in the regular season, but also improve on what was a shocking playoff exit.
Club América pose a tough challenge right out of the gate, but also a premier preseason opponent. Fans are eager to see how Miami matches up against the Liga MX giant in Mascherano's first game in charge.
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Here's how Inter Miami could line up against Club América.
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Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Club America (4-3-3)
GK: Oscar Ustari—With Drake Callender injured, Ustari gets the nod in-between the sticks.
RB: Noah Allen—The 20-year-old gets the nod at right back.
CB: Tomás Avilés—Avilés starts at the back coming of a season where he made 30 appearances for the Herons.
CB: Ian Fray—Fray partners the Argentine at the back.
LB: Jordi Alba—Jordi Alba gets the nod in Miami's first preseason match coming off a strong MLS season.
CM: Yannick Bright—One of the breakout starts of last season's Miami team, Bright starts in the middle.
CM: Sergio Busquets—It's unlikely he plays the full game, but Busquets will take up his normal position in midfield.
CM: Federico Redondo—The Argentine completes the midfield three.
RW: Lionel Messi—Fresh off a 2024 MVP campaign, Messi starts on the right for Mascherano.
LW: Robert Taylor—The Finnish winger gets the start on the left.
ST: Luis Suárez—Suárez starts Miami's first preseason game, but Fafa Picault could be in line for some minutes.
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