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Mas, the team's managing co-owner, told Portuguese reporters Thursday that the Herons will announce the acquisition of the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star 'in the coming days.'
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The Herons traded Taylor to Austin FC in April last year to clear roster space for new additions to the Messi project. He left after 116 appearances for Las Garzas, the most ever at the time.
The Herons have loaned Avilés, a talented but reckless center back, to O'Higgins FC in Chile through Dec. 31, when his Inter Miami contract expires. 'Toto' spent the first half of the season on loan with CF Montréal.
Charlotte coach Dean Smith, who will coach Major League Soccer's All-Stars against the best players from Liga MX on July 29, said the league may show the Argentina and Inter Miami teammates grace if they compete in the World Cup final Sunday.
Yes, according to some reports. But does the signing make sense for the Herons, who have three keepers on their roster, including the defending MLS Goalkeeper of the Year?
Lionel Messi appearing in a 'Spider-Man: A Brand-New Day' movie ad made us wonder, 'What superheroes would the Herons be?'
La Albiceleste's highest-ranked World Cup opponent so far has been No. 24 Austria; England, France and Spain all have played at least one team in the top 20.
Dayne St. Clair's World Cup is over, but Herons' stars Messi and Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina, reported Heron-to-be Casemiro of Brazil and former Heron Diego Gómez of Paraguay all advanced to the Round of 16.
Inter Miami's in-form captain and La Albiceleste hope to solve the Blue Sharks' lockdown defense Friday in Houston in the World Cup Round of 32.
The 21-year-old midfielder is the first Heron homegrown player to sign with one of the 'Big Five' European leagues. His $4 million transfer fee is expected to help Miami sign Brazilian star Casemiro this summer.
Enrique Macaya Márquez, 91, is covering his 18th World Cup. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni couldn't not answer his question about Messi's status.
Inter Miami's ambition and Messi's allure make the Herons popular subjects of soccer's transfer rumor mill. Scoring machine Kyllian Mbappé knew what he was doing when he dropped David Beckham's name during a recent interview.
Messi considers Diego Maradona 'the greatest player of all time.' The Inter Miami captain's achievements have arguably surpassed even those of his former Argentina coach.
Lionel Messi could set a new World Cup goals record, and the winner of today's Group J match between La Albiceleste and Austria punches its ticket to the Round of 32.
'El Motorcito' was Argentina's second-best player in a World Cup group stage win against Algeria.
Inter Miami's captain could permanently end the greatest-player-ever argument if Argentina successfully defends its 2022 World Cup.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti removed Casemiro, 34, at halftime after the icon struggled against Morocco's tempo.
The box-to-box workhorse had 4 goals and 3 assists in 24 matches for Inter Miami before being traded to Brighton of the English Premier League before the 2025 season.
Longtime soccer writer Paul Tenorio's book 'The Messi Effect: How the Global Legend Changed the Future of American Soccer,' is available online and at bookstores now.
Last year's MLS Goalkeeper of the Year has struggled with the Herons after turning down more money to test himself in Miami.