Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed midfielder David Ruiz on a short-term loan agreement from the Club’s MLS NEXT Pro team Inter Miami CF II. Ruiz will be available for Saturday’s MLS match against Chicago Fire FC at 7:30 p.m. ET at DRV PNK Stadium.
Ruiz, 19, appeared in 16 MLS NEXT Pro matches in 2022, 13 of those starts. The midfielder excelled in his first season at the professional level, notching two assists along the way. Prior to signing a professional contract with Inter Miami CF II, Ruiz featured in the Inter Miami CF Academy.
On the international stage, Ruiz has featured for the U.S. and Honduras at the youth levels, most recently featuring for the U.S. U-19 MYNT in January.
Per MLS rules, the short-term agreement allows clubs to sign players on loan from their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate for MLS, U.S. Open Cup, Concacaf Champions League, Canadian Championship and exhibition matches.
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TRANSACTION: Inter Miami CF signs midfielder David Ruiz on a short-term loan agreement from Inter Miami CF II.
Name: David Ruiz
Pronunciation: da-veed roo-eez
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 153 lbs
Born: 02/08/2004
Age: 19
Nationality: Honduras, USA
