Inter Miami Announces 2025 Preseason tour Featuring Games in Colombia and Ecuador
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Inter Miami CF has announced its 2025 preseason schedule, which includes matches against Colombian side atlético Nacional and Ecuadorian champions Barcelona de Guayaquil. The tour will serve as preparation for the start of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, following a historic 2024 for the club.
Preseason Schedule Details
Inter Miami’s preseason will kick off with a match against Atlético Nacional on January 28th at Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín,Colombia. They will then travel to Guayaquil, Ecuador, for a February 7th contest against Barcelona de Guayaquil at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha. This game will mark Inter Miami’s first-ever visit to Ecuador. Following the tour, the team will return to Florida to prepare for their MLS season opener.
Opponent Profiles
Atlético Nacional: Based in Medellín, Colombia, Atlético Nacional is one of the most triumphant clubs in Colombian football history. Known as Los Verdolagas,they have secured 18 First Division titles,along with two CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores titles (1989,2016) and two Copa Interamericana titles (Atlético Nacional Official Website).
Barcelona de Guayaquil: Representing Ecuador, Barcelona de Guayaquil is the most decorated club in the ecuadorian top-flight league, boasting 16 titles (Barcelona SC Official Website).
A Historic 2024 for Inter Miami
Inter Miami enters the 2025 season as defending MLS Cup champions, having defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on December 6, 2024, at Chase Stadium (MLS Cup Recap). This victory followed their 2023 Leagues Cup triumph and a 2024 season where they secured the Supporters’ Shield, setting a new MLS record for most points in a single season.
messi Leads the Way
Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, played a pivotal role in the team’s success. In 2024, Messi led MLS in goals, earning his first MLS Golden Boot, and was awarded the league’s MVP award for the second time (Lionel Messi MVP award).
Key Takeaways
* Inter Miami will play preseason games against Atlético Nacional (Colombia) and Barcelona de guayaquil (Ecuador).
* The tour will prepare the team for the 2025 MLS season, which begins on February 21st against LAFC.
* Inter Miami is coming off a historic 2024 season, winning MLS Cup, the Supporters’ Shield, and the 2023 Leagues cup.
* lionel Messi was named the 2024 MLS MVP and Golden Boot winner.
Inter Miami’s 2025 preseason tour represents an exciting opportunity for fans to see their team in action against strong international competition. The matches will be crucial in building momentum as the club aims to defend its MLS Cup title and continue its impressive run of success.
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