Our Inter Miami CF Academy U-17s capped off a remarkable season by winning the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup title in Nashville. After strong showings throughout the regular season, all four of our teams, U-13, U-14, U-16, and U-17, qualified for the tournament and proudly represented the club on one of the biggest stages in youth soccer.
The U-17s kicked off their playoff run with a 1-0 win over Cedar Stars Academy Monmouth in the Round of 32, followed by a 2-1 victory against Cedar Stars Academy Bergen. They continued their streak with a 1-0 win over Baltimore Armour in the quarterfinals and won in a 6-5 win in a penalty shootout in the semifinals.
They sealed the championship with a thrilling finale, defeating Weston FC in a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout to bring home the title.
"This feels amazing—it was a long journey from the start. It means everything to us," said 2025 MLS NEXT Cup U-17 MVP Lukas Robbins. "This is history. We are national champions thanks to our fight."
2025 U-17 Best Goalkeeper Marco Simion added: "It’s a source of pride for me, my teammates, and our coaches. Our consistency and intensity have paid off."
For additional coverage of our teams, you can follow our Academy’s journey online by following our X @InterMiamiAcad and Instagram @InterMiamiCF_Academy accounts.
