Inter Miami begin Kily Gonzalez era with Campeones Cup showdown

Cristian “Kily” González begins his Inter Miami coaching tenure with silverware on the line as the Herons host Cruz Azul on Wednesday for the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium (8 pm ET | Apple TV). Days into the job, González said the challenge is the “biggest” of his life, framed by the expectations that come with coaching a star-studded roster through June 2028, including Lionel Andrés Messi and additions such as Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suárez, and Casemiro. Inter Miami has already won three trophies—Leagues Cup 2023, the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, and MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi—seeking a fourth immediately. Cruz Azul, reigning LIGA MX Clausura and Campeón de Campeones winners and Concacaf Champions Cup champions, will treat it as a final.