Inter Miami took a big step forward in 2022 and will be looking to carry that momentum into the new campaign.
The Herons climbed to sixth in the Eastern Conference under Phil Neville, returning to the MLS Cup Playoffs after a year out in 2021.
Having strengthened in a number of key areas, Miami will be confident they can not only repeat the feat this time around, but perhaps go one better by finishing higher up in the East and winning a Playoffs game or two.
So, here’s everything you need to know about Inter Miami ahead of the new MLS season, including tactics, key players, and predictions.
Transfers in
Player |
Former Club |
Fee |
---|---|---|
Leonardo Campana |
Wolves |
$2.9m |
Nicolas Stefanelli |
AIK |
$800k |
Jake LaCava |
St. Louis CITY SC |
$150k |
Josef Martinez |
Atlanta United |
Free transfer |
Sergiy Kryvtsov |
Shakhtar Donetsk |
Free transfer |
Franco Negri |
Godoy Cruz |
Free transfer |
Cole Jensen |
X. Musketeers |
SuperDraft |
Transfers out
Player |
Club Joined |
Fee |
---|---|---|
Damion Lowe |
Philadelphia Union |
$225k |
Alejandro Pozuelo |
Konyaspor |
Free transfer |
Emerson Rodriguez |
Santos Laguna |
Loan |
Gonzalo Higuain |
– |
Retired |
Blaise Matuidi |
– |
Retired |
Joevin Jones |
– |
Released |
Brek Shea |
– |
Released |
George Acosta |
– |
Released |
Indiana Vassilev |
Aston Villa |
End of loan |
It wasn’t until midway through 2022 that Neville finally found his best formula with Inter Miami, with the addition of Alejandro Pozuelo unlocking Gonzalo Higuain and allowing the Herons to crush teams with their fluid 4-2-3-1 shape.
Unfortunately, both Pozuelo and Higuain are gone but in their place are the likes of Atlanta United legend Josef Martinez and the now-permanently signed Leonardo Campana. There’s also the return of Rodolfo Pizarro to consider following his loan back in Mexico last year.
The make-up of this roster looks perfect for a 4-4-2 diamond – which Neville used last season at times – with two strikers playing off each other, Pizarro pulling the strings behind, and attacking full-backs, all protected by a solid central platform. Inter Miami could be real fun this year.
Inter Miami predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Callender; Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Sailor, Negri; Gregore; Duke, Mota; Pizarro; Martinez, Campana.
Leonardo Campana
Returning permanently following a very promising loan from Premier League side Wolves, Leonardo Campana will carry plenty of responsibility up-front for Inter Miami.
The Ecuador international had to be patient for his chances due to the form of Gonzalo Higuain, but still managed a healthy 12 goals in 28 appearances across…
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