“We’re not a team that chooses which competitions to play in; we’re obligated to compete in all of them,” said Inter Miami’s coach Mascherano following the team’s recent match.
Inter Miami CF II faced Crown Legacy FC at the Sportsplex at Matthews in North Carolina, where they fell to a 3-0 defeat. This loss leaves Inter Miami II with a record of 0 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in their current season.
The match saw Rodolfo Aloko score the first goal for Crown Legacy FC in the 25th minute, setting the tone for the game. The second goal came shortly after halftime in the 48th minute, followed by a third goal just five minutes later, solidifying Crown Legacy’s dominance.
In a notable moment for Inter Miami II, Rondell White, Zidane Cadet, and Jeremy Ortela made their official debuts during the match. White completed a full 90-minute appearance, while Cadet and Ortela entered as substitutes in the 60th and 78th minutes, respectively.
Despite the defeat, Mascherano expressed the team’s commitment to competing across all competitions, emphasizing the importance of the Concacaf Champions Cup. “Clearly, the Champions League is the only competition the club normally plays in that we’re missing, and it’s generating a lot of excitement for all of us,” he noted.
Inter Miami’s current record in Major League Soccer stands at 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 7 points in the standings. The team is actively pursuing success in the Concacaf Champions Cup for greater recognition.
Mascherano cautioned against allowing the excitement surrounding the Champions Cup to become an obsession, stating, “Now, what we can’t allow is for this to become an obsession. It’s one thing to be excited, another to be obsessed.”
As Inter Miami looks to rebound from this setback, the focus will be on their upcoming matches and the continued development of their players.
