Inter Miami to face Ecuadorian champions Independiente del Valle in preseason friendly

The 2025 MLS Cup champions will wrap up their Champions Tour with a match in Puerto Rico.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Inter Miami CF will close out their Champions Tour preseason schedule on Friday night with a friendly match against reigning Ecuadorian champions Independiente del Valle. The game will take place at the Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Why it matters

This match represents the final tune-up for Inter Miami ahead of the start of the 2026 MLS season. The Herons will be looking to build momentum after a 1-1-1 record so far in the Champions Tour, which has included matches against Barcelona SC and other top international clubs.

The details

Inter Miami will be wearing their newly unveiled Presagio Kit for the first time in this match. Independiente del Valle features several former MLS players, including Jordy Alcívar, Jhon Espinoza, and Jhegson Méndez, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.

  • The match will kick off on Friday, February 13 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.
  • Inter Miami open their 2026 MLS season on February 21 against LAFC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The players

Independiente del Valle

The reigning champions of the Ecuadorian Serie A, Independiente del Valle have also found recent success in international competitions, winning the Copa Sudamericana in 2019 and 2022.

Jordy Alcívar

A former player for Charlotte FC, Alcívar now features for Independiente del Valle.

Jhon Espinoza

The former Chicago Fire FC player is now part of the Independiente del Valle roster.

Jhegson Méndez

Méndez, who previously played for Orlando City and LAFC, is also on the Independiente del Valle squad.

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What’s next

Inter Miami will open their 2026 MLS season on February 21 against LAFC at the legendary Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The takeaway

This preseason friendly against the reigning Ecuadorian champions provides Inter Miami with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for the start of the 2026 MLS season. The match will also showcase the team's new Presagio Kit and feature several former MLS players now starring for Independiente del Valle.