Expectations continue to rise for the 2025 MLS season, with the transfer window holding big surprises.
Teams are looking to build highly competitive squads, and Los Angeles FC has taken a step forward by bringing in a generational talent from Norway on loan.
Meanwhile, Vancouver Whitecaps FC has made their new head coach official, aiming for a differentiated performance after their triumph in last season’s Canadian championship.
All of this focused on the great preparation that will take place to face MLS 2025 where everyone will look to compete to enter the MLS Playoffs.

Inter Miami’s first 5 games in MLS 2025
With the preseason already underway, Inter Miami’s first five games promise to be intense, without leaving much rest, these will compete to take the MLS.
There are also expectations placed on Lionel Messi, whose presence has brought much joy to Inter Miami, such as last year’s victory in the United States Supporters’ Shield.
Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
February 22 | New York City | Home |
March 2 | Houston Dynamo | Away |
March 9 | Charlotte FC | Home |
March 16 | Atlanta United | Away |
March 29 | Philadelphia Union | Home |
As the team’s main representative, Lionel Messi is already training at the club and everything seems to indicate that his commitment to Inter Miami in 2025 will be 100% concentrated.
Lionel Messi and his impact on Inter Miami
Lionel Messi is expected to continue demonstrating his exceptional performance since the start of the season and his pace will increase over time.
His commitment has been evident in training and the team, led by Javier Mascherano, will begin its preseason with an exciting match against the Mexican club América on January 18.
This match will serve to evaluate the state of the Inter Miami squad before the official start of the season.