Inter Miami is hiring Phil Neville as its new coach, a move that reunites him with team owner David Beckham. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Neville’s was hired as Inter Miami coach because they’re buddies. “Phil Neville was not handed the Inter Miami job. He recalled spending eight weeks observing Bruce Arena coach Beckham and the Galaxy. Phil Neville was too nervous to answer questions in Spanish on Friday but plans to starting after this season’s opener.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Leandro Gonzalez Pirez scored on a header in the 89th minute to lift Inter Miami past Orlando City 2-1 on Saturday. Inter Miami CF (6-11-3) rebounded from a 2-1 loss against Montreal last Saturday that broke a three-match unbeaten streak. Orlando City (8-3-8) lost a 12-match unbeaten streak that started after a 3-2 loss to Miami on Aug. 22. In the 12th minute, Orlando City's Antonio Carlos kicked a deep ball past midfield to Rookie of the Year candidate Daryl Dike. Blaise Matuidi attempted a cross past Jansson, but Jansson flicked the ball toward goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.