DeAndre Yedlin
Vice captain who helped lift Inter Miami's first trophy.
DeAndre Yedlin joined Inter Miami CF on February 2, 2022, on a four-year contract with an additional one-year option. Manager Phil Neville called it "almost a DP signing for us, really, in terms of his quality," citing his experience at "the top, top level in the top soccer nations in the world." Yedlin himself acknowledged that defending had been a weakness when he left MLS, but said he returned "a lot more comfortable" and "a lot better defender now than I was when I left."
- Position
- Right Back / Wing-Back
- Nationality
- United States
- Major trophy
- Leagues Cup Winner (2023)
- Previous clubs
- Seattle Sounders, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur
Lore & Background
Yedlin was named vice captain of the squad that won Inter Miami's first ever trophy, the 2023 Leagues Cup. A viral moment came when Lionel Messi offered the armband to Yedlin to raise the trophy with him. Yedlin had joined the club on February 2, 2022, with Neville praising his quality, experience, and leadership. Yedlin openly stated that defending had been a weakness in his game during his first MLS stint, but after playing in different formations and positions abroad, he felt he had improved significantly. His role as a veteran presence helped stabilize a young, new team during a transformative period.
Reader's Guide
DeAndre Yedlin joined Inter Miami CF on February 2, 2022, signing a four-year contract with an additional one-year option. Manager Phil Neville described him as "almost a DP signing" due to his quality and experience playing at the highest levels in Europe. Yedlin was named vice captain of the squad. His primary contribution was stabilizing the right flank, using lessons learned abroad — he admitted defending had been a weakness when he left MLS, but said he returned a better defender after playing in different formations and positions. The highlight of his tenure was the 2023 Leagues Cup, Inter Miami's first ever trophy. A viral video showed Lionel Messi offering the armband to Yedlin to raise the trophy together, underscoring his leadership role.
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