Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-2 victory Saturday over victory Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, Leonardo Campana's sombrero flick to goal combination in the first half to open the scoring was an absolute masterclass. Check it out below.
LEO. CAMPANA.
Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut was a success, with the Argentine star delivering on and off the pitch. This time, he took his stardom to the world of TikTok.
Inter Miami wins first-ever MLS playoff match; cruises past Atlanta United
Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 2-1 to win their first-ever MLS playoff match in Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium on Friday.
The former FC Barcelona duo comprised of Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba delivered the pair of goals that put Miami closer to the next round. Messi also provided an assist.
After clinching MLS playoff berths with regular-season-ending wins on Saturday, CF Montreal and Atlanta United will square off in the Eastern Conference's wild-card match on Tuesday.
Inter Miami are officially the best team in MLS Regular Season history.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami defeated the New England Revolution at home to break the record of the most single-season points in MLS history.
Inter Miami break MLS single-season points record
A euphoric 6-2 comeback victory, topped off by an incredible Messi brace, turned out enough for the men led by Gerardo Martino to attain the record, coincidentally breaking the mark set by the Revolution during the 2021 season.
Inter Miami's dominant regular season could conclude with the league points record when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday evening in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Miami (21-8-4, 71 points) already clinched the Supporters' Shield and will carry home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs. A victory on Saturday would give the Herons the most single-season points in MLS history, breaking the mark of 73 set by the Revolution during the 2021 season.
Inter Miami points record
Lionel Messi won his 46th career trophy after a 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew to win the MLS Supporters’ Shield on Wednesday. One moment going viral is a Messi dribble vs Columbus in the dying minutes.
Inter Miami were desperately defending their one-goal advantage and had a major scare in the 84th minute when Drake Callender saved a penalty kick.
Lionel Messi scored twice including a free kick as Inter Miami defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Wednesday to mathematically secure the 2024 Supporters’ Shield. The Herons now hold an 11-point lead over the Crew with three games to go.
The Supporters' Shield is given to the MLS team with the most points at the end of each regular season.
Lionel Messi aided a young pitch invader’s escape on Saturday during Inter Miami’s 1-1 draw vs. Charlotte. Watch as Messi helps pitch invader with a little push to jumpstart their escape.
During the game a young fan made a mad dash for the Argentine to quickly snap a selfie. Messi spotted security hot on the fan’s tail and quickly got the photo before the fan had to make a rapid departure.
Lionel Messi helps fan escape security
Lionel Messi scored a second-half equalizer and Inter Miami claimed a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday night.
Miami (19-4-8, 65 points) played to a draw for the third straight time following a five-match winning streak from July 17-Sept. 14.
Charlotte (11-11-9, 42 points) was denied back-to-back victories, which would have marked the club's first winning streak since mid-June. Still, Charlotte FC are unbeaten over their past two matches on the heels of a three-match skid.
Lionel Messi returned from his injury layoff to score his 13th and 14th MLS goals and contribute his 14th assist, and Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to earn a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Luis Suarez added his team-leading 17th goal in second-half stoppage time to keep him two behind D.C.'s Christian Benteke for MLS Golden Boot and maintain Miami's lead in the Supporters' Shield race.