Before Diego Alonso accepted Inter Miami’s offer to become the club’s first-ever manager, he reached out to three trusted colleagues. They were fellow South Americans, experienced in football and, as it turned out, each had an awful lot to say about their time in MLS.



Following his introductory press conference on Wednesday in Key Biscayne, Alonso, a two-time CONCACAF Champions League-winning coach, revealed that former Atlanta United coach Tata Martino, San Jose Earthquakes manager Matias Almeyda and LA Galaxy manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto had convinced him to come to Major League Soccer.



“They shared their experiences with me,” Alonso told The Athletic. “They gave me their point of view. They spoke highly of the league and obviously of this country, but especially regarding the league and its players. They gave me great recommendations. You know, there’s a reason that I’m here, and thanks to them, I decided...