Miami Connection
Yedlin served as vice captain and leader during Inter Miami CF's breakthrough 2023 Leagues Cup championship season, the franchise's first official title. His defensive expertise and veteran presence were critical in establishing the club's winning culture during its emergence as a competitive MLS force. The iconic moment of Lionel Messi offering Yedlin the captain's armband to raise the Leagues Cup trophy symbolized his respected leadership role within the Inter Miami organization.
About
DeAndre Yedlin is an American professional soccer player born July 9, 1993, in Seattle, Washington. He began his professional career as Seattle Sounders FC's first homegrown player in 2013 and went on to play seven-plus years in top European leagues including the English Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Sunderland, as well as Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray. Yedlin joined Inter Miami CF in February 2022 and became a cornerstone of the franchise, earning the captain's armband and making 82 appearances across all competitions. He was instrumental in guiding Inter Miami to victory in the inaugural 2023 Leagues Cup, starting all seven matches and registering two assists while helping raise the club's first official trophy in franchise history. As a three-time MLS All-Star and two-time FIFA World Cup participant with 81 career USMNT caps, Yedlin brought extensive international and professional experience to strengthen the club's defensive capabilities during a transformative period.