Inter Miami CF and NYCFC Set for 2025 MLS Season Opener at Chase Stadium
Inter Miami CF and New York City FC (NYCFC) will face off in the 2025 MLS season opener at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, February 22. Both teams enter the match with new head coaches—Javier Mascherano for Inter Miami and Pascal Jansen for NYCFC—as they aim to build on their 2024 campaigns.
Inter Miami, the reigning Supporters’ Shield winners, set an MLS record with 74 points last season, securing 22 wins and 11 home victories. Despite their regular-season dominance, they suffered an early playoff exit against Atlanta United. The team has bolstered its squad with new signings, including Telasco Segovia and Tadeo Allende, while retaining key players like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets. Messi, who scored in Miami’s recent Concacaf Champions Cup win over Sporting Kansas City, remains the focal point of the attack.
NYCFC, meanwhile, seeks to rebound from a mixed 2024 season that saw them qualify for the playoffs but fall short in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Under new coach Jansen, the team will rely on standout performers like Alonso Martínez, who scored 17 goals last season, and Santiago Rodríguez, their primary creative force. However, NYCFC’s struggles on the road—only four away wins in 2024—and a five-year losing streak in season openers pose challenges.
The match marks the 12th meeting between the two clubs, with their last two encounters in 2024 ending in 1-1 draws. Inter Miami’s home advantage and attacking firepower make them favorites, but NYCFC’s resilience in previous visits to Miami suggests they could pose a threat. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, with both teams eyeing a strong start to their 2025 campaigns.
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