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’s Lionel Messi is expected to win a record eighth Ballon d’Or trophy as the best player in Europe last season (2022-23).

Will Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi win his eighth Ballon d’Or? How to watch the award ceremony live

Charlotte FC midfielder Andrew Privett and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi chase a ball in their match Saturday.

Three Up, Three Down: Charlotte edges Inter Miami 1-0 on Decision Day, earns playoff spot

Inter Miami's Gregore, playing in his first match since March, tries to dispossess Charlotte's Brandt Bronico.

Three Up, Three Down: Inter Miami manages home draw against Charlotte; who stood out, who stood around?

Inter Miami players Diego Gomez, Tomas Aviles and Facundo Farias; Gomez and Farias are two of three Herons picked for the BODYARMOR 22 Under 22 list.

Messi or no Messi, Inter Miami’s future looks bright

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi signs a young fan’s jersey after he was caught running onto the pitch Saturday at DRV PNK Stadium.

Three Up, Three Down: Who shined, who didn’t as Cincinnati ends Inter Miami’s playoff hopes

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been linked to a short-term loan to Barcelona.

The Daily Heron: Messi isn’t returning to Barcelona, not even on loan in January

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Major League Soccer Landon Donovan MVP Award.

Nine Inter Miami players nominated for MLS postseason awards

FC Cincinnati forward Dominique Badji holds the Supporters’ Shield, the MLS award for the team with the best regular-season record.

Messi may play as Inter Miami faces first real ‘must-win’ match Saturday against Cincinnati at DRV PNK Stadium

Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez reacts after scoring in a match last month. The Fire could play a key role in Inter Miami’s playoff quest.

Down the Stretch: Charlotte and Chicago will play key roles in Inter Miami’s last-gasp playoffs push

A fan shows off an Inter Miami Lionel Messi jersey at a match in September. Messi’s sold more than any other MLS jersey.

The Daily Heron: Jersey sales, ticket prices, Aviles honored

An exhausted Inter Miami CF midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) lays on the DRV PNK Stadium turf after the Herons 1-1 draw with NYCFC.

Three Up, Three Down: Ruiz is steady in 1-1 home draw; management gets thumbs down for price hikes

Inter Miami CF will resume its quest to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday against New York City FC in the Empire State.

Inter Miami controls its playoff destiny: if the Herons win out, they’re in

Inter Miami CF forward Leonardo Campana battles for a header against Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey.

Three Up, Three Down: Inter Miami flops without Messi, loses Open Cup final 2-1 against the Houston Dynamo.

Former Miami Fusion manager Ray Hudson kisses an official during a 2000 match against the Chicago Fire at Lockhart Stadium.

‘Magi-steerial!’ Effusive Messi fan Ray Hudson will call U.S. Open Cup final between Inter Miami and Houston

Orlando City SC supporters display the colors before Sunday’s 1-1 draw against short-handed Inter Miami, who played without Messi, Alba and Busquets.

Three Up, Three Down: Inter Miami manages 1-1 draw at Orlando, moves to within four points of last playoff spot

Orlando City head coach Oscar Perreira before a match earlier this season at Charlotte.

Rivals lose, giving Inter Miami an opportunity to climb the standings, but will have to do so sans Messi, Alba