When Orlando City and Inter Miami meet for the first time Wednesday, it will be met with the same sentiment on both sides — finally.
The rivalry between the two clubs has been simmering for more than two years. That time has been filled with a slow burn of resentment between two clubs separated by 250 miles on the turnpike.
Ever since David Beckham exercised his option to buy an MLS expansion team in 2014 and began discussions about playing in Miami, Orlando and Miami fans pelted each other with barbs online and in person, with front office staff even getting in on the action.