INTER MIAMI’S stadium is still a construction site with two months until their first home match.
The David Beckham-backed club make their MLS bow in 2020 with their first home match scheduled to be against his former side LA Galaxy on March 14.
Inter Miami’s stadium is still a construction site with two months until their first home gameCredit: The Mega Agency
They are due to face LA Galaxy at home on March 14 after two MLS away gamesCredit: The Mega Agency
Photos taken on January 8 showed there is still lots to be done to get the stadium readyCredit: The Mega Agency
The Florida franchise backed by David Beckham kick their MLS campaign off against Los Angeles FCCredit: AFP or licensors
But time is running out for the Florida franchise to be ready for the big day.
Pictures of the Fort Lauderdale Stadium taken on January 8 showed the stadium and its surroundings are still not ready.
Diggers and cranes surrounded the site with lots still needed to be sorted before that March date.
It is quite the contrast to the concept pictures on the Inter Miami website with the completed stands bursting with flashes of pink and a sleek design all around.
Nevertheless, Inter Miami are getting themselves and supporters geared up for the Galaxy game on the website.
The post reads: “Inter Miami CF is excited to announce its home debut against the Los Angeles Galaxy on March 14, 2020.
“As the stadium nears completion, so does our historic debut at home with La Familia. Be part of fútbol history and join us for a fiesta unlike any other.
“Secure your place at Inter Miami Stadium by placing a Season Ticket deposit, or sign up for access to the single-game ticket pre-sale below.
The Fort Lauderdale Stadium is due to be used for two yearsCredit: The Mega Agency
Inter Miami remain confident their new ground will be ready in time for the big dayCredit: The Mega Agency
“Fútbol comes full circle as Inter Miami faces former MLS club of David Beckham, the LA Galaxy.
“As a player, the Galaxy was the MLS side of Beckham between 2007-2012. Now, as club owner of Inter Miami, Beckham will be supporting alongside the 18,000 in attendance and countless tuning in from afar.”
Similar to Liverpool in 2016/17, the MLS have scheduled their first two league matches to be away – with Los Angeles FC first on March 1 followed by DC United six days later.
They then host LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union at Fort Lauderdale.
The club’s plan, though, is to use the 18,000-capacity stadium for two years.
Then it will become the training and academy complex while the first team will play their matches at the brand-new Miami Freedom Park.
The concept images of what the ground should look like are still available on the club websiteCredit: Inter Miami
After moving across town, the club will continue to use the site for the academy and training centreCredit: Inter Miami
The temporary home will be able to hold 18,000 fansCredit: Inter Miami
It will be a 25,000-seater stadium with the 58-acre grounds completed with public parks, a tech hub, restaurants and shops.
On the field, preparations are coming together for LA Galaxy with 24 players already in the squad, including Robbie Robinson from the MLS Super Draft.
Uruguayan Diego Alonso has been appointed as the inaugural head coach with Tony Pulis’ son Anthony one of his assistants.
Inter Miami are planning to move to the 25,000-seater Miami Freedom Park in 2022Credit: Instagram @intermiamicf
The 58-acre site will also include public parks, a tech hub, shops and restaurantsCredit: Instagram @intermiamicf
David Beckham’s Inter Miami sign Robbie Robinson with first pick of MLS Super Draft
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
