Lionel Messi's arrival on the US sports scene, combined with other developments like the 2026 World Cup, could result in an unprecedented boon for the sport of soccer in America.
Messi’s dominance in Major League Soccer continued once again on Wednesday night. Just seven minutes into Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Orlando City SC, Messi picked up his fourth goal with the club. He added another late in the second half, too.
After a roughly 90 minute rain delay at DVR PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Messi got Miami on the board almost instantly.