Ken Garner

Ken Garner

Joined: Mar 30, 2022

Ken is the site expert for Inter Heron and has contributed to the page since 2022; he was an Inter Miami fan BM — before Messi — and earned a variety of awards in a 25-year newspaper career that included roughly 10 years as a local sportswriter. Ken lives in Northwest Florida with his wife and dog; when not watching and writing about soccer, he’s an avid reader.

Inter Miami CF players toss a joyous Lionel Messi into the air while, in the background, yellow-clad Nashville SC fans head for the exits at Geodis Park after the Herons won a penalty-kick shootout to claim the 2023 Leagues Cup.

Can the Miami-Nashville rivalry match Hell Is Real, El Trafico, or the Cascadia Cup?

Inter Miami CF striker Lionel Messi smiles after scoring his second goal of the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium Wednesday.

Messi sets a record, familiar demons raise their heads in Inter Miami win

Inter Miami CF players, from left, Jordi Alba, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia and Benjamin Cremaschi, celebrate Saturday after a Messi goal against CF Montreal. Mandatory Credit

Can Inter Miami stay focused against the Revolution?

Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul shares a laugh with teammate Lionel Messi during CONMEBOL Copa America USA in 2024.

Will Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul join Messi at Inter Miami?

Inter Miami CF players Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba celebrate Saturday after one of Messi's two goals against CF Montreal.

After CF Montreal: Should Inter Miami reduce Messi & Friends' minutes?

Striker Luis Suarez will be critical to the success of Inter Miami CF in the second half of the Major League Soccer season.

Allons-y, Hérons ! Inter Miami resumes hunt for hardware in Montreal

Lionel Messi, Benjamin Cremaschi and Luis Suarez celebrate a goal in Inter Miami CF's 2-1 Club World Cup win against Porto FC.

Will Inter Miami's CWC form translate to MLS, Leagues Cup success?

Lionel Messi holds his new Inter Miami CF jersey while club co-owners Jorge Mas, Jose Mas and David Beckham pose with the Herons' new captain in June 2023.

Which MLS team's spending returns the best on-field performance?

From left, Oscar Ustari, Maxi Falcon, Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz and Tomas Aviles watch the ball sail toward Inter Miami's goal during PSG's 4-0 Club World Cup win Sunday in Atlanta.

Club World Cup: What did PSG's win teach Inter Miami and, hopefully, MLS

Yannick Bright has excelled for Inter Miami CF despite being the Herons' lowest paid player.

Grading the Inter Miami payroll: Bargains (other than Messi) and busts

Killian Mbappe hugs his Paris Saint-Germain teammates Neymar Jr., and Lionel Messi. Inter Miami CF captain Messi will be the only one of these former PSG stars on the pitch when the Herons play the French side today in the Club World Cup Round of 16.

MATCHDAY: Does Inter Miami's Club World Cup foe PSG have a lesson for the Herons?

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi played for European powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain for two seasons before signing with the South Florida team in 2023.

Revenge match? How will PSG players and fans react to Messi at the Club World Cup?

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is Major League Soccer's best-compensated player in 2025, with a salary of almost $20.5 million and shares of the league's revenue from partners Adidas and Apple TV.

A bargain at any price: Messi's $20.5 million salary again easily tops MLS

Cristiano Ronaldo, 7, and Lionel Messi, 10, during a La Liga match between CR7's Real Madrid and Messi's Barcelona during the 2017-18 season.

What did Messi have to say about his generational rival Cristiano Ronaldo?

Inter Miami CF players Lionel Messi, Benjamin Cremaschi, Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez after the Herons' 5-1 home win May 31 against Columbus Crew.

Midseason report: Grading the Herons and what to expect down the stretch

INTERludes: Messi, Suarez jerseys top Major League Soccer sales; GOAT meets legend