Inter Miami appoints Cristian “Kily” González as its new head coach, confirming an announcement made across multiple outlets. The move ends Guillermo Hoyos’ spell as caretaker, with reports indicating González is expected to take over once administrative steps are completed.
Several sources say Inter Miami is trying to reverse a poor run of form after the mid-season World Cup break, including a winless stretch and losses in recent matches. The club statement cited by outlets such as AFP notes that Hoyos remains in the role until González’s US work permit is approved.
Outlets also report details about Hoyos’ disciplinary situation. The Guardian says MLS suspends Hoyos for one game and fines the club over repeated violations of the league’s late kickoff policy, which Inter Miami has been known to breach by delaying returns from half-time. The timing of Hoyos’ suspension and whether it affected his last match are mentioned by some sources. Other reporting focuses on González’s background as a former Argentina international, his coaching experience in Argentina, and his connection to Lionel Messi through shared playing roots in Rosario and teammate history. Across coverage, the common theme is a leadership change aimed at stabilizing results while the transition is completed.