MLS, Inter Miami and Messi

Inter Miami's MLS playoff failure sets stage for Messi's last act, Alexi Lalas says
Lionel Messi’s presence in the MLS postseason will be missed. But Inter Miami’s elimination sets the tone for 2025 and possibly the World Cup in 2026.
MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'
Inter Miami Eliminated From 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs
Inter Miami's record-breaking MLS season came to an unexpected and screeching halt in the first round of the playoffs against Atlanta United.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock elimination in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs on Saturday, losing 3-2 to No. 9 seed Atlanta United on home soil in the best-of-three series decider.
Inter Miami must embrace MLS and its players in building 2025 roster, or risk the Lionel Messi experiment being an on-pitch failure
The Herons' Round 1 playoff exit raises questions about their transfer and recruitment strategy over the past season
Who is Inter Miami's Most Improved Player from 2024 MLS Season?
Inter Miami came up short in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs but still made history in the regular season thanks to its talented squad. The Herons amassed 74 points from 34 regular season games to achieve the greatest regular season in MLS history,
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seeds 3-2 in Game 3
There will be no MLS Cup for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami this year. Atlanta United saw to that with a massive upset, sending the game’s most decorated player and biggest-spending team home earlier than anyone imagined.
Inter Miami Star Loses MLS End Of Season Award
Moreira's Crew suffered a similar fate to Inter Miami in the playoffs. As the defending MLS Cup champions and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, Columbus got upset in a 2-0 series sweep by No. 7 New York Red Bulls.
Inter Miami's Record-Breaking MLS Season: By the Numbers
Add Luis Suárez to the frontline alongside eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi and Miami went on to enjoy the best regular season in MLS history in 2024. While Miami's postseason finish remains up in the air, Messi and Co. propelled the south Florida side to greatness in the form of the Supporters' Shield and the MLS single-season points record.
Messi, Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs after stunning 3-2 loss to Atlanta United
Inter Miami has played Atlanta five times this year, and won just once, 2-1 in the playoff opener at home. Atlanta beat Miami 3-1 back in May, they tied 2-2 in September, and Atlanta stunned Miami on Saturday to force Game 3 with an extra-time game winner by Xande Silva before a crowd of 68,455 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Messi, Inter Miami ousted from MLS Playoffs by Atlanta United in shocking first-round upset
Jamal Thiaré scored twice, Bartosz Slisz’s header in the 76th minute was the winner, and Atlanta got a 3-2 win to eliminate the league's Supporters Shield winners.
MLS investigating physical altercation involving Taylor Twellman during Inter Miami game
The alleged incident occurred around game one of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals between Miami and Atlanta United on ...
Inter Miami's Underlying Defensive Metrics That Lead to Early Playoffs Exit
Inter Miami lead the league in errors resulting in an opponent taking a shot, a worrying statistic that has to be addressed in the offseason.
Kaufman: What went wrong with Inter Miami? Why did Messi’s team fall so short of expectations? | Opinion
From a business standpoint, 2024 was a rousing success for Inter Miami. But the final result on the field left much to be ...