Inter Miami CF is set for an action-packed week, with the team set for its first two-game week of 2023 with a Third Round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matchup penned in for Wednesday and an MLS regular season fixture on the road on Saturday.
Below let's dive into what’s up next for Inter Miami this week:
Monday and Tuesday - Training
The team returned to South Florida after its match away from home over the weekend and hit the ground running to get ready for its two games this week with training sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
Tuesday - Training; Leader’s Line: Phil Neville, Kamal Miller
Before the team’s training session on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Phil Neville and recently acquired defender Kamal Miller will address media members ahead of the team’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matchup on Wednesday. Follow Inter Miami’s social channels to stay up to date with their comments (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok).
Wednesday - Miami FC vs. Inter Miami CF (U.S. Open Cup Third Round) | FIU Football Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday’s meeting against local opponents, USL Championship side Miami FC, at FIU Football Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET will mark the beginning of Inter Miami’s second participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the second official matchup between the sides. In last year’s edition of the tournament, the team made it to the Round of 16.
In 2022 the sides also faced off at FIU Football Stadium in the Third Round of the cup, with Inter Miami coming up on top with a 0-1 victory on the road thanks to an Leonardo Campana goal. If Inter Miami wins its Third Round matchup, the team will advance to the Round of 32 which will be played on May 23 and 24, and face an opponent that will be determined in a draw on April 27.
Thursday - Training; The Inter Miami Weekly Show with Kieran Gibbs and Chris Wittyngham
Inter Miami will carry on with its preparations at Florida Blue Training Center on Thursday to be ready for the team’s second game of the week.
Additionally, Three-time FA Cup champion Kieran Gibbs and Apple TV talent and South Florida native Chris Wittyngham will preview the team’s upcoming 2023 MLS regular fixture against the Columbus Crew on the Inter Miami Weekly Show! Don’t miss it!
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Friday - Training; Travel to Columbus
The team will carry out its final training session of the week on Friday before heading to Columbus, Ohio
Saturday - Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CF | Lower.com Field at 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday’s meeting against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field at 7:30 p.m. ET will be the first of two between the sides in the 2023 MLS regular season. Last time Inter Miami took on the Crew in MLS action was in September of 2022, with The Herons winning 2-1 at DRV PNK Stadium with two goals from former Inter Miami player Gonzalo Higuaín. Overall, Inter Miami has faced the Columbus Crew four times in Club history, with the teams claiming two wins each.
Sunday - Columbus Crew 2 vs. Inter Miami CF II | Historic Crew Stadium at 5 p.m. ET
Inter Miami CF II will be back on the road this weekend after defeating Huntsville City FC 4-3 at DRV PNK Stadium over the weekend, with the team set to visit Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday, April 30 at Historic Crew Stadium at 5 p.m. ET.
