Inter Miami Not Rushing to Replace Head Coach After Mascherano's Departure

Co-owner David Beckham says the club needs to 'let things settle down' following the sudden exit of the championship-winning manager.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:43am

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Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has stated that the club is not rushing to replace head coach Javier Mascherano, who stepped down from his role due to personal reasons earlier this week. Mascherano had led the team to an MLS Cup title in 2025, but Beckham said the club needs to 'let things settle down' before hiring a new coach.

Why it matters

Mascherano's departure is a significant blow for Inter Miami, as he had guided the team to success in his first season in charge, including an MLS Cup title. The club will need to carefully consider its next steps to ensure stability and continued success on the field.

The details

Mascherano stepped down as Inter Miami's head coach on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. The decision came after a 2-2 draw with the New York Red Bulls over the weekend. Sporting director Guillermo Hoyos has taken over as interim manager, while the club's chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero will assume sporting director duties. Beckham acknowledged that losing Mascherano at this time was 'a difficult one' for the club.

  • Mascherano was hired as Inter Miami's head coach on November 26, 2024.
  • Mascherano guided the team to an MLS Cup title in 2025.
  • Mascherano stepped down as head coach on April 16, 2026.

The players

David Beckham

The co-owner of Inter Miami CF.

Javier Mascherano

The former head coach of Inter Miami CF, who stepped down from his role due to personal reasons.

Guillermo Hoyos

The interim head coach of Inter Miami CF, taking over from Mascherano.

Alberto Marrero

The chief soccer officer of Inter Miami CF, who will assume sporting director duties following Mascherano's departure.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— David Beckham, Co-owner, Inter Miami CF

What’s next

Inter Miami will need to carefully consider its options for a new permanent head coach, with Guillermo Hoyos currently serving as the interim manager.

The takeaway

The sudden departure of Javier Mascherano, who had led Inter Miami to an MLS Cup title in 2025, is a significant setback for the club. However, co-owner David Beckham has emphasized the need to 'let things settle down' before rushing to find a replacement, underscoring the importance of stability and careful decision-making during this transition period.