In a stunning display of skill and dominance, Lionel Messi made an immediate impact in Inter Miami’s record-breaking win over the New England Revolution on the final day of the MLS regular season. Coming off a recent hat trick for Argentina, Messi only needed one touch to change the game after entering as a substitute with the score tied at 2-2. His perfectly placed pass set up the winning goal for Benjamin Cremaschi, and he later added two goals of his own to secure the victory.
Despite Miami’s defensive struggles throughout the season, they have managed to secure the Supporters’ Shield with their impressive attacking prowess. The win against the Revolution saw them break the MLS record for points in a single season, finishing with 74 points.
Looking ahead to the playoffs, Miami will face the winner of the play-in match between Atlanta United and Montreal. The Eastern Conference matchups are set, with Miami as the top seed facing the play-in winner, while other exciting matchups await in the postseason.
In the Western Conference, drama unfolded as the LA Galaxy narrowly missed out on the top seed to rivals LAFC in a thrilling final day showdown. After a late penalty drama, the Galaxy were ultimately relegated to second place, with LAFC claiming the No. 1 spot.
The stage is set for an exciting postseason in both conferences, with teams vying for a shot at the MLS Cup. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the playoffs kick off next weekend.