MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami’s Major League Soccer team has unveiled their new crest and official name – Club Internacional de Futbol Miami.
Four years ago, we dreamt of a soccer club.
Today, we’re proud to announce the official crest of that club.
Join us on a journey that has only just begun.
THIS IS US. THIS IS MIAMI.#InterMiamiCF #ThisIsMiami #MLS pic.twitter.com/uw8QOA2lfG— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 5, 2018
The announcement was made early Wednesday morning through all of the team’s digital platforms.
In a press release, the team stated that the name and emblem represents “Miami’s international, diverse, inclusive, creative and ambitious spirit.”
“The authenticity, the South American flavor that we wanted in there, we also needed that modern twist as well, because that’s what Miami’s all about,” Beckham said of the logo.
The circular logo and its light pink trim is being displayed in two pop-up murals throughout Miami – one along Northwest 24th Street and Miami Avenue in Wynwood and the second along Southwest Eighth Street and First Avenue in Downtown Miami.
“I love it. I love everything about it,” said fan Ed Serrano. “I mean it’s beautiful – I’m ready to support. It’s a great name too, I mean, Internacional; what other city in the United States is more international than Miami?”
The mural was commissioned by artist Alexander Mijares.
“It was amazing. They wanted to unveil the logo at 5 a.m. and I’m pretty sure the last drop of paint dried at 4:59,” Mijares said. “I decided to pull a bunch of elements form the logo and put it into the actual mural.”
However, there are still obstacles Miami MLS fans will have to overcome.
In November, voters will get to decide whether the city should negotiate a lease with Beckham’s ownership group to build a $1 billion commercial and soccer stadium complex, called Miami Freedom Park.
“Bringing jobs, bringing an economic engine to our community, so I think there are a ton of pluses here,” said business owner and Inter Miami partner. “Bringing a significant amount of investment that will benefit our community.”
At the bottom of the logo you can see the Roman numerals MMXX, which translates into the year 2020; that’s the year the team is scheduled to begin playing in Miami.
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