Vasco faces Inter Miami looking for a victory that will leave a good impression in the USA

Vasco’s period in the United States comes to an end with the team still looking for the most effective tool to internationalize its brand: a victory on American lawns, preferably with good football. This Saturday, at 9:30 pm, the team will face Inter Miami, at DRV PNK Stadium. It will be the last chance to leave a good impression on the gringos.

The friendly is the second in North America. The first, against River Plate, ended with an elastic score in favor of the Argentines: 3 to 0. The defeat does not say anything about the work of Maurício Barbieri, still in the beginning, but it ends up leaving a not so good message for the foreign fan of whom the Maltese cross wishes to approach.

In a first plan, the period in the United States served to keep the group together for a longer time, increasing the rapport. Maurício Barbieri was able to train the squad in better facilities than those available at CT Moacyr Barbosa. But the trip is also about leaving a good impression.

One of the targets is the Vasco fan. SAF took action with members who live in the United States, opening a space in the team’s agenda for them to have contact with the fans. He also presented the partners with official shirts.

Another audience that Vasco targeted was the American football community, with no strong ties to Brazilian clubs. Tonight, the Cruz-Maltino will try to sell shirts to these fans at the official Inter Miami store. Who knows, maybe he’ll grow his fan base a bit after his Florida stint.

Last but not least, Vasco’s trip to the United States brought the team closer to the leadership of 777 Partners, the company responsible for purchasing 70% of SAF’s assets. Some of 777’s top executives are expected at the stadium to watch the friendly. It will be an opportunity for Vasco football to leave a good impression on the owners of everything.

The opponent must be a good level of challenge. In 2022, he managed to rank among the top eight teams in the MLS Eastern Conference and played in the playoffs. There are two Brazilians in the team that belongs to former player David Beckham: Jean Mota, formerly of Santos, and Gregore, formerly of Bahia.