The Inter Miami CF Academy celebrated its 2026 Academy graduates with a special ceremony highlighted by inspirational words from commencement speaker, Inter Miami CF Managing Owner, Jorge Mas, and the class Exceptional Student-Athlete, Quinton John. The celebration comes as the 2026 graduating Academy class and U-19 side completed their final season with the Academy and graduated high school.<\/p>\n
The event, held at the Club\u2019s state-of-the-art Nu Stadium, was designed to recognize the work and successes of the 2026 Academy Graduating Class, as these talented young men are set to move forward with their careers through the different opportunities provided by the Club\u2019s player development pathway.<\/p>\n
\n Exceptional Student-Athlete Quinton John:<\/p>\n
\u201cTo anyone chasing a dream, remember this, setbacks do not define you. What defines you is how you respond. Keep working, keep believing, keep showing up. Your opportunities will come if you stay committed to the process,\u201d added John.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Never forget what is on the Inter Miami jersey, which is \u2018Freedom to Dream\u2019. Always dream and dream big. With hard work, sacrifice and discipline, your dreams can come true,\u201d said Mas.<\/p>\n
Please join us in celebrating the 2026 graduating class as we wish them success as they continue their respective f\u00fatbol journeys.<\/p>\n
\n Inter Miami CF Academy 2026 Graduating Class\n <\/p>\n
\n MLS\/MLS NEXT Pro professional contracts or roster spot<\/p>\n
Alexander Shaw: Currently under contract with Inter Miami\u2019s First Team.<\/p>\n
Matias Marin: Will continue with the Club\u2019s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Inter Miami CF II<\/p>\n
\n Gap Year Bound\u00a0<\/p>\n
A gap year is a year our player (student-athlete) takes after completing their U-18 Academy season and graduating high school, players may remain with either our MLS NEXT Pro or UPSL team. These two teams offer a competitive environment for continued development during the gap year and a platform to achieve their next opportunity in football. It provides them the opportunity to continue working toward a professional football career within our Club, while also pursuing the best possible collegiate pathway.<\/p>\n
\n College Bound<\/p>\n
Jesus Alvarez \u2013 Stetson University<\/p>\n
Lukas Davila \u2013 Concordia University Irvine<\/p>\n
Edson Davilma \u2013 Miami Dade College<\/p>\n
Naej Desravins \u2013 University of North Carolina Greensboro<\/p>\n
Daniel Gaviria \u2013 Fordham University<\/p>\n
Quinton John \u2013 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<\/p>\n
Sergio Perello \u2013 Florida International University<\/p>\n
Nino Venezia \u2013 Loyola University Maryland<\/p>\n
Chaz Williams \u2013 University of Tulsa<\/p>\n
For additional coverage of our teams, you can follow our Academy\u2019s journey online via X @InterMiamiAcad<\/a> and Instagram @InterMiamiCFAcademy<\/a>.<\/p>\n