Inter Miami CF has dropped a bombshell with the announcement of an exciting final friendly match in their groundbreaking 2024 preseason calendar. The team is set to clash with MLS counterpart FC Dallas at the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas, on Monday, January 22. This revelation caps off a never-seen-before six-week preseason tour, featuring Inter Miami’s matches in El Salvador, Texas, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, concluding with a showdown at the DRV PMK Stadium for the team’s fifth season.
Globetrotting preseason: A first for MLS teams
Inter Miami’s Chief Sporting Officer and Sporting Director, Chris Henderson, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Playing at the historic Cotton Bowl is a significant part of our 2024 preseason preparations. The match against FC Dallas will provide a strong test ahead of an exciting fifth season for Inter Miami. We aim to make this Inter Miami’s most memorable campaign to date.”
The Club’s Chief Business Officer, Xavier Asensi, added, “Securing the final match of this historic preseason is a testament to our commitment to making history. We look forward to captivating fans worldwide with our 2024 preseason tour and positioning ourselves for another groundbreaking season.”
Cotton Bowl Stadium: A historic showdown venue
The preseason friendly will witness Inter Miami at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium, boasting a seating capacity of 92,000. Inaugurated in 1930 at the Texas State Fairgrounds, the stadium has housed various sports organizations, including the former MLS team Dallas Burn. This match is set to be a memorable chapter in the stadium’s rich history, having been one of the FIFA World Cup 1994 venues.
In addition to the FC Dallas clash, Inter Miami’s preseason includes matches against the El Salvador national team, Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia, a fixture in Hong Kong, a showdown in Tokyo against Vissel Kobe, and a face-off with Newell’s Old Boys at DRV PNK Stadium. Stay tuned for more details on broadcasts and tickets for these exciting matches.
