Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has announced he is stepping down due to personal reasons.
“I will always carry with me the memory of our first star, and wherever I am, I will continue to wish the Club all the best moving forward,” Mascherano said in a statement. “I have no doubt that the Club will continue to achieve success in the future.
“Sending you all a big hug, and thank you for everything.”
The reigning MLS Cup champions are off to a slow start in 2026. Through seven matches they are 3-1-3 and are coming off a pair of 2-2 draws to Red Bull New York and Austin FC.
Javier Mascherano has decided to bring his tenure as Head Coach to an end. A champion who, together with his staff, will always be part of the @InterMiamiCF family and forever linked to our first star.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) April 14, 2026
Mascherano was hired in Nov. 2024 and led the Herons to its first championship in club history last season. Inter Miami scored a total of 101 regular-season and postseason goals, the most in MLS history in 2025. They also reached the knockout portion of last summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
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