Lionel Messi continues to torch Major League Soccer defenses as he chases Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup.
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The Herons are two wins from the lifting the silverware, as Messi was instrumental in their 4-0 Eastern Conference semifinal win at FC Cincinnati with a goal and three assists.
That has set up a home game in the Eastern Conference final against New York City FC and Messi and Miami are now two wins away from winning MLS Cup.
The David Beckham-owned Miami have been among the favorites to win it all in MLS all year, but they were last year and got dumped out of the playoffs by Atlanta United.
Can this year be different?
What are Lionel Messi’s stats in MLS with Inter Miami?
2023 season
MLS: 6 games, 1 goal, 2 assists
Leagues Cup: 7 games, 10 goals, 1 assist
US Open Cup: 1 game, 2 assists
All competitions: 14 games, 11 goals, 5 assists
2024 season
MLS: 22 games, 21 goals, 11 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 3 games, 2 goals, 2 assists
All competitions: 25 games, 23 goals, 13 assists
2025 season
MLS: 31 games, 34 goals, 17 assists
Leagues Cup: 4 games, 2 goals, 2 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 7 games, 5 goals, 1 assist
Club World Cup; 4 games, 1 goal
All competitions: 46 games, 42 goals, 20 assists
Leo Messi’s career stats with Inter Miami
MLS: 60 games, 57 goals, 43 assists
Leagues Cup: 11 games, 12 goals, 3 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 10 games, 7 goals, 3 assists
US Open Cup: 1 game, 2 assists
Club World Cup; 4 games, 1 goal
All competitions: 86 games, 77 goals, 41 assists
Leo Messi’s awards with Inter Miami
2023 Leagues Cup
2024 Supporters’ Shield
2024 MLS MVP
2025 MLS Golden Boot
Inter Miami 2025 Playoff Schedule
Round one series vs Nashville SC
Game 1: Oct. 24 at Miami — Won 3-1 — 2 goals in 90 minutes
Game 2: Nov. 1 at Nashville — Lost 2-1 — 1 goal in 90 minutes
Game 3: Nov. 8 at Miami — Won 4-0 — 2 goals, 1 assist in 90 minutes
Inter Miami wins series 2-1
Conference semifinals
vs Inter Miami at FC Cincinnati — Won 4-0 — 1 goal, 3 assists in 90 minutes