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MESSI building an MLS Super Club, Chivas' Mexican-Americans & James Rodriguez with Felipe Cardenas
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Is Inter Miami CF a Super Club, and should Major League Soccer be worried?
The Athletic's Senior Writer, Felipe Cardenas, sat down with Herc to dive into the rise of Inter Miami CF, discussing the shocking $1.45 billion valuation, the "creativity" around MLS roster mechanism rules, and the future of the Lionel Messi project. Cardenas shares his take on the feasibility of Miami's owner, Jorge Mas, pushing for the Copa Libertadores and the roadblocks from Concacaf and FIFA.
They also break down Chivas de Guadalajara's shift in recruitment toward Mexican-American players and the unfortunate scrutiny they face from fans and pundits in Liga MX. Plus, what type of player is Minnesota United getting in James Rodríguez?
00:00 - Which player is MNUFC getting with James? + INTRO.
01:29 - Inter Miami's Roster Construction and Criticism.
06:50 - The Concept of Super Teams in MLS.
14:13 - Inter Miami's Goal for 2026: Concacaf Champions Cup.
17:08 - The Future of Inter Miami and Copa Libertadores.
25:08 - Valuation Surge of MLS Teams.
29:34 - Chivas' New Approach to Player Recruitment.
34:29 - Cultural Shifts in Mexican Football.
40:07 - James Rodriguez joining MNUFC.
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