Inter Miami Head Coach Javier Mascherano Resigns After Four Months

Mascherano cites 'personal reasons' for departure after leading club to MLS Cup triumph in 2025.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented scenes of a soccer match or celebration, with overlapping planes of pink, black, and white shapes representing the energy and movement of the sport.Mascherano's sudden resignation adds another chapter to Inter Miami's turbulent coaching history as the club looks to regroup and defend its MLS Cup title.Today in Miami

Inter Miami CF announced the resignation of head coach Javier Mascherano just four months after he guided the club to its first MLS Cup championship. Mascherano cited 'personal reasons' for his departure, with Sporting Director Guillermo Hoyos taking over as interim manager.

Why it matters

Mascherano's exit continues a pattern of early-season coaching changes for Inter Miami, who are also dealing with roster turnover and an uneven start to the 2026 campaign after their historic title run. The club will look to stabilize under new leadership as they aim to defend their MLS Cup and make another push in continental competitions.

The details

Mascherano, who took over in late 2024, leaves after a historic 2025 season in which Miami captured the MLS Cup while producing a record-breaking 101 goals across regular season and playoffs. The team also made a landmark run to the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup. However, the club has struggled to find rhythm early in 2026, sitting third in the Eastern Conference with a 3-1-3 record and failing to string together consecutive wins. Roster changes, including the retirements of veterans Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, have also played a role in the uneven start.

  • Mascherano took over as Inter Miami head coach in late 2024.
  • In 2025, Mascherano led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup championship.
  • Mascherano announced his resignation on April 14, 2026, citing 'personal reasons'.

The players

Javier Mascherano

The former head coach of Inter Miami CF, who guided the club to its first MLS Cup triumph in 2025 before resigning in April 2026 due to personal reasons.

Guillermo Hoyos

The Sporting Director of Inter Miami CF, who will take over as interim head coach following Mascherano's resignation.

Alberto Marrero

The Chief Soccer Officer of Inter Miami CF, who will take over Hoyos' previous duties as Sporting Director.

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What they’re saying

“I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF. First and foremost, I would like to thank the club for the trust they placed in me… I also want to thank the fans and La Familia, because none of this would have been possible without them … I will always carry with me the memory of our first star, and wherever I am, I will continue to wish the Club all the best moving forward. I have no doubt that the Club will continue to achieve success in the future. Sending you all a big hug, and thank you for everything.”

— Javier Mascherano, Former Head Coach

What’s next

Club leadership expressed appreciation for Mascherano's impact, noting that he will 'always hold a special place' in team history. Sporting Director Guillermo Hoyos will serve as interim head coach as Inter Miami searches for a permanent replacement.

The takeaway

Mascherano's resignation continues a pattern of early-season coaching changes for Inter Miami, who will look to stabilize under new leadership as they aim to defend their MLS Cup title and make another push in continental competitions despite an uneven start to the 2026 campaign.