Does Inter Miami CF hold academy tryouts?
Florida Blue Training Center, Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Checked September 7, 2026
Yes, Inter Miami is one of the more open MLS academies. The club runs a scouting form for direct applications, and it also holds a public program called Libertad para Jugar, or Freedom to Play, with free open trial sessions by age group that anyone can register for. The Academy itself is free once selected, funds around six age groups from U12 to U17, and trains at the club's Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale. Twelve Academy graduates have signed Homegrown contracts with the First Team.
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Open trial sessions by birth year through Libertad para Jugar, or direct application through the scouting form. Academy is free for selected players.
- 01Libertad para Jugar, open trials
Free, open training sessions by birth year, run periodically through the year. Any player who meets the age requirement can pre-register and attend, with the chance to be selected into the Academy.
Official page ↗ - 02Academy scouting and tryouts form
The club's self-nomination route. Submit a player profile and the scouting department evaluates it, contacting selected players based on the Academy's criteria and needs.
Official page ↗ - 03Scouted at local clubs and tournaments
Technical staff scout the South Florida club scene for players aged roughly 11 to 17, in addition to running ID camps and combines throughout the year.
- Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
- Miami-Dade County
- Palm Beach County and the wider South Florida region
- The club focuses recruitment inside South Florida, its MLS homegrown territory, rather than scouting nationally
- If invited to Libertad para Jugar, confirm the exact birth year session, since the club runs separate dates for each age band.
- Registration for open trials is through the club's own form, so avoid third-party sites that claim to sell entry.
- Ask what happens after an open trial. The club says selected players are contacted afterward, so a session without a call is a normal outcome, not a rejection notice.
- Homegrown signing rights depend on South Florida residency and training history, so ask the club how a move would affect eligibility.
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Updated October 16, 2026. Last verified September 7, 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us so we can check the page.
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