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The 2023 season for Inter Miami, despite the high-profile signings of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, culminated in bitter disappointment as their MLS playoff hopes were crushed. A season of contrasts began with struggles under the helm of Phil Neville, who was eventually sacked. Gerardo Martino stepped in as the new head coach, and Inter Miami's season saw a remarkable transformation in fortunes.
A 1-0 defeat against Cincinnati marked the end of their playoff dreams, forcing Messi and his teammates to wait another year to vie for the coveted MLS Cup. While the World Cup winner and other superstars had inspired the team to clinch their first trophy with the Leagues Cup, the overall season outcome left many unsatisfied.
DeAndre Yedlin, Vice City's captain, reflected on the rollercoaster ride of a season with highs and lows. “If you were to say in June that we're going to end the season with a trophy, you'd probably deem it a success. But after July, if you're to say you're going to end with only one trophy, you probably wouldn't deem it a success,” he explained.
Inter Miami had another chance to add to their silverware collection as they reached the US Open Cup final, but they fell short, losing 2-1 against the Houston Dynamo. The disappointment of missing out on league success weighed heavily on the players. Goalkeeper Drake Callender emphasized, “We want to win it all. For the next two games, we will be playing for pride and setting the stage for next year.”
The 2023 season for Inter Miami proved to be a season of mixed emotions, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of building a championship-winning team. With just two games left in the regular season, the Floridian outfit finds itself in a position to regroup and emerge more vital in the seasons to come, aiming to leave behind the disappointment of this year's playoff miss.
