Inter Miami are already preparing for the 2025 MLS season after a bittersweet 2024 season, with an early playoff elimination against Atlanta United.
The off-season continues for Inter Miami and the rest of the Major League Soccer teams, with multiple transfer rumors being the main updates surrounding the team.
While the Herons’ management prepares the team’s roster for the 2025 season, with some interesting names linked to Inter Miami, such as Marc Bartra, other departments of the club are also continuing their work.
And this Thursday, Inter Miami officially revealed the 2025 MLS Away Jersey, which includes a very special detail for Lionel Messi’s fans and his career.
Inter Miami will sport an away jersey inspired by FC Barcelona’s style
It was on Inter Miami’s official website where the club’s new away jersey for the 2025 season was revealed, titled ‘The Fortitude Jersey’.
The name of this jersey, as explained by the club itself, is meant to pay tribute to what had been the home of Inter Miami until now, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the Chase Stadium is located.
Since Miami will be moving to a new stadium called Miami Freedom Park in 2026, the team’s management wanted to honor the place that has seen them write their story so far and will continue to do so throughout the 2025 season.
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The club also explains that the word Fortitude comes from the Spanish word “Fortaleza,” which means resilience and determination. They argue that these ideas capture the spirit of the team, the fans, and the community that supports Inter Miami.
Regardless of Inter Miami’s explanation regarding their new jersey, it’s impossible not to notice a resemblance to the current FC Barcelona shirt, which was also an iconic design from the 1990s.
A subtle nod to the career of Argentine star, Lionel Messi.
0 - Barcelonas Lionel Messi jubelt nach seinem Kopfballtor zum 2:0 und praesentiert seinen Schuh, den er verloren hatte. - 27.05.2009
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Inter Miami could be the only MLS team to debut two new jerseys in 2025
In fact, Inter Miami could be the only team in Major League Soccer to debut two new jerseys during the 2025 season.
Generally, US teams release one jersey per season and keep one of the two jerseys used in the previous campaign. The situation would be different for Leo Messi and company’s club.
It’s important to remember that Inter Miami will not only participate in MLS next season but will also have commitments in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Leagues Cup, and the Club World Cup.
From a marketing perspective, it makes sense that this is a good time to promote the Inter Miami brand, given the star power of players like Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and others on the roster.
In this regard, it’s worth recalling the recent reports from Footy Headlines, which indicate that both the home and away jerseys will be a tribute to Messi.
Therefore, just like with this new away jersey, we can expect a nod to the Argentine star’s career on the Herons’ home jersey as well.
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