Inter Miami News: Leo Campana to New England, 2025 Schedule, Preseason News and more
Here's everything you may have missed.
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The off-season is in full swing for Inter Miami.
With roster adjustments, construction news, and preseason schedules, here’s a run-down of everything you may have missed.
Leonardo Campana is off to the New England Revolution
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In a blockbuster trade, per Tom Bogert, Inter Miami has sent forward Leo Campana to the New England Revs in exchange for $2.5 million in General Allocation Money and international roster spots.
Campana was a major contributor during his time with the Herons, helping Miami to the US Open Cup Final and Leagues Cup title in 2023, and briefly becoming the team’s all-time leading scorer in 2024.
Though fans will lament this trade, the switch-off will give the club significant flexibility to add to its roster this off-season.
2025 MLS Schedule Released
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Major League Soccer has officially released its schedule for the 2025 season.
For Inter Miami, there are no real surprises here.
I would’ve loved to have seen Miami travel to San Diego or Portland, but it seems trips to the West Coast next season will be relegated to just San Jose and Minnesota.
Some notable games to keep an eye out for:
Miami Freedom Park Construction Update
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Thanks to Reddit user mr09e, IMCF fans have another glimpse at how construction is going for Miami Freedom Park.
I’m not a building expert, but it appears that construction crews are laying the groundwork before going vertical soon.
Miami Freedom Park is, expected to be open in late 2025.
Player Contracts Exercised and Declined
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For those who missed it, Miami decided to decline contract options for several players including Cole Jensen, Franco Negri, Lawson Sunderland, Felipe Valencia, Matias Rojas, Sergii Kryvtsov, while CJ dos Santos was traded to San Diego FC.
Per Inter Miami’s press release, Rojas and Oscar Ustari are in talks to return to the team.
On the flip side, here are the players who had their contract options extended or exercised: Jordi Alba, Leo Afonso, Yannick Bright, Ian Fray, Ryan Sailor, and Marcelo Weigandt.
Preseason Matches Against Club America and Orlando City
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Lastly, as a part of their 2025 season preparation, Inter Miami will be taking on Club America on January 18th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and Orlando City on February 14th at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Thoughts on the Campana trade? Excited for pre-season? Let me know in the comments.
Sorry to see Campana go. He definitely needed more playing time and we defiantly need someone to swap out with Suarez when his legs get tired. That said, fingers crossed some rising Argentinian stars will find their way to Miami.
Not crazy about the schedule as time between cup matches super short. What’s with the Sunday matches anyway? That all about Apple coverage? We have Sunday, Tuesday, Wed matches that are tough if you drive up from Homestead (or down from Palm Beach) and work the following morning. Read something about expanded coverage on Sunday? $$$ for the network I am sure. As for West Coast.. why no Oregon, CO, LA?
Anyway… will be interesting. Just hoping mgt. doesn’t do the international pre season like last year and that they bring in some ⭐️⭐️
Apple needs to improve their programming. Get rid of Tyler T. Advertisers need to punch it up, better quality and more variety of ads. Apple has skated for the past two years not being serious.