Inter Miami CF enters a two-fixture week at home. To start off the week, Inter Miami is set to host USL League One side the South Georgia Tormenta FC in the Round of 32 of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, May 10 at 8 p.m ET. The meeting will mark the first time the club hosts a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match at DRV PNK Stadium.
Tickets
Don't miss the action of the first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match at DRV PNK Stadium. Season Ticket Members and members of La Familia can attend for as low as $5 and the general public for only $10. Get your tickets HERE.
Parking
Additionally, parking will be complimentary on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Brightline - GOOOL Getter Trains
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, partnered with the club to offer dedicated game day trains along with free shuttles for the 2022 Inter Miami CF season.
With a total of six GOOOL Getter trains per game to choose from, fans won't get caught offside on game day. The first GOOOL Getter train will arrive at Fort Lauderdale approximately two hours before kickoff, the second train will arrive approximately one hour before and the third train will arrive just in time for kickoff.
Due to high demand, fans are encouraged to book tickets ahead of game day and check Brightline’s website for train times and prices.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans worldwide can follow live updates including video highlights and stats on the Club’s App. Download and Register your Profile here: https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/club/app.
Debuts and Return to the Starting XI in Charlotte
Inter Miami will aim to advance to the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after narrowly falling 1-0 on the road to Charlotte FC on Saturday. Despite the result, it was a memorable match for 2022 MLS SuperDraft selection Ryan Sailor, who made his MLS debut by starting at center back and playing the full 90 minutes. Additionally, winger Indiana Vassilev, who was reacquired by the club on loan last week, slotted into the starting XI and goalkeeper Drake Callender registered his second start of the season, replacing the injured Nick Marsman in goal.
Historic U.S. Open Cup Returns to South Florida
Tuesday will see the club host its first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixture at DRV PNK Stadium when Inter Miami takes on USL League One side the South Georgia Tormenta. Inter Miami earned its spot in the Round of 32 of the 2022 edition of the U.S. Open Cup by winning 0-1 on the road against Miami FC in the Third Round on April 19. A goal by forward Leonardo Campana led the team to victory in the club’s first-ever appearance in the single-elimination competition.
Being a single-elimination competition, if Inter Miami wins, it advances to the next round, if it falls, it would knock the team out. If the team wins, the opponent, date and venue for its next match would be revealed in the Quarterfinals draw set to take place May 12. The winner of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup earns an automatic spot in the next edition of the Concacaf Champions League, a shiny trophy to put on display and prize money.
Previous Cup Winners at Inter Miami
Four Inter Miami players have previously tasted glory by winning the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC, 2014), Victor Ulloa (FC Dallas, 2016) Mo Adams (Atlanta United FC, 2019), Brek Shea (Atlanta United FC, 2019).
In addition, CSO and Sporting Director Chris Henderson led a successful Seattle Sounders side to four U.S. Open Cup titles (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2014) during his tenure as Technical Director of the organization, including the 2014 edition in which Yedlin featured on the team's roster.
Familiar Faces
Tuesday's meeting will be a blast from the past for versatile attacker Vassilev, who was amongst the South Georgia Tormenta's academy ranks from 2013 to 2015.
Inter Miami CF Signs Harvey Neville From MLS NEXT Pro Side to Short-Term Agreement
Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed defender Harvey Neville to a short-term loan agreement from the club’s MLS NEXT Pro side. Nwville will be available for Tuesday's 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open match.
Per MLS rules, short-term agreements allow 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
Neville has been a member of Inter Miami CF II since last year. In 2021, he was a consistent name on the team sheet, racking up 21 appearances, all of them starts, and registering an assist. So far in 2022, he has continued to start regularly, being a member of the starting XI in six out of the seven matches that the team has played this season.
Additionally, Neville has previous experience with the First Team. The versatile defender partook in the team's 2021 preseason, including scoring a goal against Peruvian side Club Universitario de Deportes in the club's first-ever friendly against an international opponent on Jan. 26.
Scouting South Georgia Tormenta FC
The Tormenta, meanwhile, will enter the match after earning a 0-2 victory on the road over Birmingham Legion in the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup on April 19.
Founded in 2015, the South Georgia Tormenta compete in USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid. So far in the 2022 regular season, the Tormenta sit second out of 11 in the USL League One table having recorded 8 points in the first five fixtures of the campaign.
