MLS: Inter Miami sack Phil Neville after 10 defeats in last 13 matches

Major League Soccer (MLS) team, Inter Miami, has sacked coach Phil Neville due to their poor performance in the Eastern Conference.

After 15 games, the club finds itself at the bottom of the table. The team’s struggles continued with a 1-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, marking their tenth defeat in the last 13 league games.

Neville was appointed as the coach in January 2021. During his tenure, he guided Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2022, showcasing some progress for the club.

However, the recent string of unfavorable results and the team’s position in the league table ultimately led to the decision to relieve Neville of his coaching duties.

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Inter Miami will now be seeking a new coach to steer the team in a different direction and aim for improved performances in the future.

“Sometimes in this game we have to make the toughest decisions,” said the club’s co-owner David Beckham.

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“Sadly we feel the time is right to make a change. I want to personally thank Phil for his hard work, his passion for our club, and for his integrity as a person.”

A former Manchester United and England team-mate of Neville’s, Beckham added: “He and his family embraced Miami and he has devoted himself to the drive to bring success to the city and to our fans.

“Phil has made a real contribution to the culture of our club with his qualities as a leader and knowledge as a coach.”

Neville had been coach of the England women’s team for three years when he left the role to take the Miami job.

Assistant coach Jason Kreis has also left Inter Miami, with fellow assistant Javier Morales assuming the role as interim head coach before Saturday’s home game against Wayne Rooney’s DC United.