Javier Mascherano has stepped down as Inter Miami’s coach, only four months after leading the club to its first MLS Cup title. The move comes as a surprise, with the club citing personal reasons for his departure, along with the entire coaching staff.
Guillermo Hoyos will take over as coach in the short term. Hoyos is known for discovering Lionel Messi at Barcelona’s academy and predicting his future greatness, earning him the nickname “futbol dad” from Messi himself. He inherits a team currently third in the Eastern Conference with a 3-1-3 record.
Inter Miami recently opened a new stadium near Miami International Airport, where they have tied both of their opening matches. Alberto Marrero will assume the duties of sporting director, previously held by Hoyos. Club management expressed gratitude for Mascherano’s contributions and wished him well.