The preseason is coming to a close for Inter Miami with a rivalry match against Orlando City SC. While these are called friendlies, this Florida derby will be a friendly in name only. These teams play tight fixtures and as Inter Miami will kick off Concacaf Champions Cup play on Tuesday against Sporting Kansas City.

Tadeo Allende, Fafa Picault scored for Inter Miami in 2-2 tie against Orlando City in preseason game in Tampa.

Inter Miami faced Orlando City in their final preseason game of 2025 defeating their Florida rivals. Herons boss Javier Mascherano went with a 4-3-3 formation in consecutive games after experimenting with a 4-4-2.