Inter Miami Hosts New York City in MLS Opener

The 2025 Major League Soccer season officially kicks off this Saturday with Inter Miami hosting New York City FC at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami, fresh off a 1-0 win in the Concacaf Champions Cup and led by new manager Javier Mascherano, looks to build on their record-setting regular season from 2024, while aiming to improve their playoff performance after an early exit last year. New York City FC, under first-year coach Pascal Jansen, is dealing with injuries and potential player departures, including the influential Santi Rodriguez. The match will be streamed live on Apple TV, as it is not available for traditional TV broadcast in the U.S. Previous encounters have favored NYCFC, who hold a strong head-to-head record against Miami. Both teams are eager to start their campaigns positively, making this an intriguing season opener.