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The sudden departure of Inter Miami’s championship-winning coach Javier Mascherano leaves the club facing a complex challenge as they search for a new leader.Denver Today
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said the team will take its time in selecting a new head coach following the departure of Javier Mascherano on Tuesday. Mascherano stepped down as manager due to personal reasons, and Sporting Director Guillermo Hoyos will now lead the team on an interim basis.
Why it matters
Mascherano had led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup championship in 2025, so his sudden exit creates a significant void for the club. Beckham emphasized the need to find the right long-term replacement, rather than rushing the process.
The details
Mascherano officially announced his resignation on Tuesday, effective immediately. Inter Miami currently sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 3-3-1 record, and was recently eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup. Hoyos confirmed he will take over the head coaching duties for as long as the club needs him.
Mascherano announced his resignation on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.Hoyos will lead the team on an interim basis starting Wednesday, April 16, 2026.Inter Miami’s next match is on Saturday, April 19, 2026 against the Colorado Rapids.
The players
David Beckham
The co-owner of Inter Miami CF.
Javier Mascherano
The former head coach of Inter Miami CF who stepped down on April 15, 2026 due to personal reasons.
Guillermo Hoyos
The sporting director of Inter Miami CF who will serve as the interim head coach following Mascherano’s departure.
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What they’re saying
“With Javier obviously leaving us two days ago, that’s a difficult one. He came off the back of last season by winning our first championship. He’s an amazing person, a great coach, the players loved him, but obviously, these things happen in football clubs and we have to move on. We have to find a new coach at some point. But at the moment, we have to let things settle down. But, like I said, with owning a team, there are always challenges.”
— David Beckham, Inter Miami CF Co-Owner
“I am at the club’s service, and that means today I’m in a different situation. A couple of days ago, I was in a different role, and I’m here for whatever the club needs. In this case, we’re on the front line, as we like to say.”
— Guillermo Hoyos, Inter Miami CF Sporting Director
What’s next
Inter Miami will continue their search for a permanent head coach to replace Javier Mascherano, with Guillermo Hoyos leading the team on an interim basis in the meantime. The team’s next match is on Saturday, April 19, 2026 against the Colorado Rapids.
The takeaway
The sudden departure of Javier Mascherano, who led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup championship in 2025, creates a significant challenge for the club. However, co-owner David Beckham emphasized the need to take their time in finding the right long-term replacement, rather than rushing the process, as they look to build on their recent success.