Yannick Bright Reaches 100 Appearances for Inter Miami CF

On Sunday evening in the MLS regular season match against San Diego FC at home at Nu Stadium, midfielder Yannick Bright achieved a career milestone by reaching 100 appearances for Inter Miami CF. The midfielder became just the 10th player in Club history to achieve the feat. 

The Milan, Italy native is currently in his third season with Inter Miami’s First Team after signing as a MLS SuperDraft first-round selection in 2024 and being an important member of the squad that secured the second title in Club history by winning the 2024 Supporters’ Shield, establishing the MLS single-season points record in the process with 74 points. In 2025, he followed by being crucial as Inter Miami clinched its third and fourth titles by winning the Eastern Conference Championship and the MLS Cup presented by Audi, while also excelling on the international stage with a historic run to the Round of 16 at the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and reaching the semifinals of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. 

This 2026 season, Bright has continued being integral to our team’s midfield. So far, he’s racked up 27 appearances across all competitions, including playing the full 90-minutes as Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul to clinch the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup title, and contributed four assists in the process. Additionally, he featured as a starter for the MLS All-Stars in the team’s 4-3 victory over the LIGA MX All-Stars in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, becoming the fifth player in Club history to feature in an All-Star Game. 

Prior to joining Inter Miami CF, Bright starred for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats in college. During his time with the Wildcats, he started in 69 games and recorded two goals and eight assists. Bright had a stellar senior year in 2023, during which he started in all 19 games and recorded two assists for the Wildcats. He subsequently earned First Team All-America, America East All-Academic Team and America East All-Conference First Team honors, was a Mac Hermann Trophy semifinalist and was named America East Midfielder of the Year, among other individual recognitions.

Additionally, Bright also had a stint with G.S. Arconatese in Italy and made 20 appearances prior to playing for the UNH Wildcats.