The Herons will play six preseason games in five different countries prior to the start of the 2024 MLS season which gets underway on 21 February.
Diego GorostietaDiegsGorostietaPaul Reidypaulreidy67Estados UnidosUpdate: Jan 2nd, 2024 15:13 EST
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After more than a month of inactivity after missing out on the 2023 MLS playoffs, Inter Miami are preparing to return to work in 2024 with hopes high that the new year sees the Florida club among the contenders for MLS Cup with Messi, Busquets, Alba and now Luis Suarez set to don the iconic pink jersey.
I’m very happy and excited to take on this new challenge with Inter Miami. I’m ready to work to make the dream of winning more titles with this great Club a reality. 🗣️ – @LuisSuarez9 pic.twitter.com/T6Ya7MJrXL
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) December 22, 2023
The squad is expected to report for preseason duty on 8 January to carry out the corresponding medical examinations and begin work on the club’s facilities for the start of the new MLS season.
The Miami based side will have a hectic preseason schedule prior to the start of the 2024 MLS campaign, playing six preparation matches in five different countries.
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Inter Miami’s preseason schedule
January 19 vs El Salvador
Preparation for the season ahead begins for Messi, Busquets, Suárez and co on Friday, 19 January, when the team visits the Cuscatlán Stadium to face El Salvador.
Later, Inter Miami will have 10 days of with no match commitments and during that time Tata Martino’s men will travel to Saudi Arabia to face two of the Riyadh Roshn Saudi League based clubs.
First preseason game announced! 🇸🇻To kick off our 2024 preparations, the team will face the El Salvador national team in San Salvador at the Estadio Cuscatlán on Friday, January 19!Find out all the details here: https://t.co/CeiVmageTL pic.twitter.com/6XxhQ3xnv7
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 30, 2023
January 29 and 1 February vs Al Hilal and Al Nassr
Inter Miami will face Al Hilal on the 29th and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on 1 February as part of the Riyadh Season Cup.
February 4 vs Hong Kong
After Saudi Arabia, the Herons will travel to Hong Kong to face the local team in another of the friendlies that is now already sold out for 2024.
February 7 vs Vissel Kobe in Tokyo
Inter Miami’s Asian tour will end on 7 February when they face Vissel Kobe at the National Stadium in Japan, Andrés Iniesta’s former team.
February 15 vs Newell’s Old Boys
Inter Miami’s preseason will come to an end on 15 February at home, as the DRV PNK Stadium opens its doors for the visit of Rosario based Newell’s Old Boys, a team where both Messi and Inter Miami coach Martino spent time.
The club from Rosario is heading to Miami 🇦🇷🏠Don't miss the preseason friendly against Newell's Old Boys on February 15! Tickets go on sale on December 19 at 10 AM ET, with priority for season members. Details: https://t.co/3uunHkgunV#InterMiamiCF x @Newells pic.twitter.com/idEg8imXg9
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) December 18, 2023
