Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist to reach 37 goal contributions this season and Inter Miami CF clinched a playoff spot with a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night.
Miam (16-6-7), which won its third straight game, extended its league-leading goal total to 64 this season. Five of Miami's last six MLS matches have featured at least three goals, most recently a 3-2 victory over D.C. United.
After his first-half assist, Messi became the first player in MLS history to record at least 35 goal contributions in consecutive seasons.