The quest to have the biggest goals in the post-MLS Cup era has been another significant step made by the city of Inter Miami with the acquisition of Dayne St. Clair, one of the top goalkeepers in the history of the Major League Soccer, and a 2025 MLS Best XI pick. The Canadian international is a free transfer who has completed his contract with Minnesota United.
The signing highlights how Inter Miami project, which is based on Lionel Messi, is increasingly drawing toward the city and solidified by the further changes of the ownership on the part of the club. It was reported that talks about working with St. Clair had been going on since the middle of December, and Inter Miami was on a fast track once the goalkeeper had become a free agent.
St. Clair departs Minnesota United having been one of the most successful players in the history of the club. He played as a captain and regular starter and appeared in 159 games and center stage in the most successful seasons of the team. In 2025, he won MLS Goalkeeper of the Month following his contribution to Minnesota recording a second-best defensive record in the league and the club getting 58 points, which was the record in the club.
St. Clair had a new sporting challenge in spite of the attempts of Minnesota to keep him with a big offer. According to sources, the possibility of competing with trophies, playing in Messi-led teams, and being exposed to the international perspective before 2026 were the key determinants.
As of 2021, Inter Miami affirmed that the goalkeeper had signed until the 2026 season of the MLS except that the club has the option to renew the contract by an extra year. His arrival will provide stability and leadership to a team that is in transition due to several departures and retirements.
