Messi Brace Lifts Inter Miami Over D.C. United in MLS Thriller
It was another unforgettable night in Major League Soccer, and once again Lionel Messi was at the center of it all. Inter Miami took on D.C. United in a match packed with goals, drama, and plenty of talking points. From the first whistle, the energy was electric, and fans didn’t have to wait long before the action truly kicked off.
Messi was instrumental from the start. His vision and creativity were on full display when he set up Tadeo Allende for Miami’s opening goal. A perfectly weighted long ball from Messi split the defense, and Allende buried it with confidence. That early strike set the tone for Miami’s attacking rhythm, but D.C. United was not willing to fold quietly.
Christian Benteke, always a threat in the air, pulled United level with a powerful diving header. His celebration showed just how much it meant, and suddenly the momentum felt like it might swing. But whenever there was doubt, Messi had an answer. His connection with Jordi Alba produced Miami’s second goal of the night. Alba’s precise delivery was met by Messi’s touch and finish, restoring Miami’s lead.
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The drama didn’t stop there. D.C. fought back once more, this time through Jacob Murrell, who finished off a clever counterattack sparked by Benteke. At that point, the game was balanced at 2–2, and it felt like anyone could grab the points.
Then came the moment that reminded everyone why Messi is still considered one of the greatest. From just outside the box, he curled in a signature left-footed strike, leaving the goalkeeper helpless and the crowd stunned. That goal not only pushed Miami ahead 3–2 but also moved Messi into the lead in the MLS Golden Boot race. With that brace, he reached 21 goals for the season, edging past Sam Surridge of Nashville.
Messi’s night didn’t end there. By recording two goals and an assist, he tied Carlos Vela’s mark for the second-most matches with both a goal and an assist in a player’s first three MLS seasons—16 in total. Only Preki’s record of 17 sits ahead of him now, showing just how much of an impact Messi continues to have in the league.
Elsewhere in MLS, the evening was filled with late drama. Orlando City stole the spotlight in stoppage time, when Duncan McGuire scored a dramatic winner to seal victory with almost no time left on the clock. That goal capped off a night of excitement across the league, where Vancouver, Chicago, and Dallas also grabbed big results.
But in Miami, the story was written by Messi once again. His brace and his playmaking kept his team in front when it mattered most. Inter Miami’s playoff push was strengthened, fans went home buzzing, and the legend of Messi in MLS added yet another memorable chapter.
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