Biography
- Origins: Fort Lauderdale CF was established on February 1, 2020 as Inter Miami CF’s USL League One affiliate, highlighting the club’s commitment to developing homegrown talent in South Florida.
- Rebrand: In 2022, the team rebranded to Inter Miami CF II, aligning with MLS NEXT Pro as the official affiliate and providing a bridge to higher levels of competition.
- Home Venue: Inter Miami CF Stadium (Chase Stadium) in Fort Lauderdale offers an intimate setting for fans to support rising players in MLS NEXT Pro.
- Competition Level: Competes in MLS NEXT Pro, the third tier of American soccer, focusing on player development and competitive results.
- Recent Milestone: In 2024, Inter Miami CF II reached the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs for the first time in club history, finishing 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
- 2025 Schedule: The 2025 season features 28 regular-season MLS NEXT Pro matches with opening weekend against Chattanooga FC at Chase Stadium. The schedule runs through October 5, 2025. Most games are streamed on MLS Season Pass or MLSNEXTPro.com.
- Open Cup: Qualified for the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, marking the club’s first participation in this historic tournament for Inter Miami CF II.
- Key Personnel: Owned by Inter Miami CF; head coach as of 2025 is Cristian Ledesma, guiding the team’s development and competitive play.
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