Javier Mascherano has announced his departure from Inter Miami for personal reasons, a shocking decision for the most successful coach in the club’s history.
Although he stated that his resignation was due to personal reasons, The New York Times suggests that the team’s lackluster start to the current season may be a major factor in the Argentine’s departure from MetLife Stadium after nearly a year in charge.
Mascherano Leaves Inter Miami Abruptly
Speaking to Inter Miami’s official website upon announcing his decision, Mascherano said, “I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my journey as coach of Inter Miami.”
He added, “I want to thank the club’s management for the trust they placed in me, I want to thank every employee at this institution for their fantastic teamwork, but especially the players who helped us experience unforgettable moments.”
Meanwhile, Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas commented on the decision, saying, “Javier will always be a part of this club’s history. We respect his decision and are incredibly grateful for everything he has given us, both in terms of titles and the daily commitment he showed in leading the team.”
As yet, American media outlets have not revealed who will replace the Argentine coach, though it is likely to be an Argentine or Spanish coach given the large number of Latin American players on the team.
Inter Miami this season with Mascherano
Inter Miami suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC at the start of the season. They were also eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions League by Nashville and drew three times, most recently in their last two matches against New York Red Blues and Austin.
Messi’s header and Suarez’s strike save Inter Miami in the opening of their new stadium
Mascherano’s team has only managed three wins since the start of the season, defeating Orlando, D.C. United, and New York City FC.
Guillermo Hoyos Appointed Interim Coach of Inter Miami
Inter Miami announced that Guillermo Hoyos will take over as interim coach for the upcoming matches until a permanent coach is appointed.
Hoyos is a former professional player with over 20 years of experience, as well as a coach and sporting director with extensive international experience in football.
Hoyos has previously coached clubs in various countries, including Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Bolivia (where he also coached the national team), Greece, and Cyprus. He also has experience in youth development, including his time at FC Barcelona.
Since joining Inter Miami, he has been responsible for overseeing and developing the club’s professional development structure, while also serving as sporting director.
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Mascherano’s Journey with Inter Miami
In his first season as head coach, Mascherano led Inter Miami to one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history, winning two titles.
Mascherano led Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title, along with the Eastern Conference championship.
Under his leadership, the team had a record-breaking 2025 season, scoring a total of 101 goals across the regular season and playoffs – the most goals scored in a single MLS season.
Inter Miami made history at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the first MLS team to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
Inter Miami also became the first CONCACAF team to defeat a European opponent in an official international match and the first U.S. team to achieve a victory in the tournament’s history.
Regionally, Inter Miami reached the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals and qualified for the CONCACAF Cup of Leagues final for the second time in only their third appearance in the competition.
