Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Source: Gotham exploring move to NYCFC stadium
Gotham FC is exploring a move to New York City FC's forthcoming Etihad Park in Queens, New York, for the 2028 NWSL season, ESPN confirmed.
MLS players on facing Messi: The thrill of meeting a hero -- and the oddity of ticking him off
MLS players find themselves in a precarious position: They meet their heroes, like Lionel Messi, but can also end up facing their wrath.
Inter Miami may be changing, but Messi's brilliance is constant
Inter Miami's current setup is almost unrecognisable compared to the last time they visited Cincinnati. One thing hasn't changed though: Leo Messi's starpower.
Messi's brace powers Inter Miami in 8-goal thriller
Lionel Messi's two goals and an assist sparked Inter Miami's 5-3 comeback win over Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Calvin Harris makes it 3-0 SKC with fine finish (0:30)
FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF - Game Highlights (1:10)
Messi stars as Inter Miami win thriller (1:40)
Messi remains MLS's highest-paid player at $28M
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the third year running, though he received a significant raise this season.
Sources: James leaving Loons for Colombia camp
James Rodríguez will depart Minnesota United FC following the match on Wednesday, May 13 to join the Colombian national team camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup, sources confirm to ESPN.
MLS Power Rankings: NYCFC soar after Wolf's stellar hat trick
NYCFC were among the biggest risers in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo - Game Highlights (1:09)
Minnesota United FC and Austin FC play to a 2-2 draw (1:33)
Wolf hat trick helps NYCFC beat Crew, snap streak
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández had an assist on all three scores to help New York City FC end a seven-match winless streak with a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Hannes Wolf nets a hat trick for New York City FC (1:36)
How Argentina arranged an entire match just for a young Lionel Messi (3:42)
Young Messi's dreams: 'To win a World Cup would be incredible' (1:40)
How a VHS tape introduced Lionel Messi to Argentina (3:00)
Trailer - Messi: The Forgotten Tape (1:09)
Sebastian Berhalter levels things up for Vancouver (0:45)
Warren Madrigal scores late equalizer for Nashville (0:49)
Gabriel Pec scores winner for Galaxy in Atlanta (0:31)
Miami's star power overwhelms but Herons must heed Toronto's cautionary tale
Toronto was once the toast of MLS. Now, the Reds are mired in midtable despite significant spending. It's a lesson Inter Miami should learn from.
Messi sets MLS mark as Miami downs Toronto
Inter Miami bounced back from a shock defeat to Orlando by putting four past Toronto on Saturday, with Lionel Messi masterminding the MLS win.
Messi shines in Inter Miami's win over Toronto (1:14)
MLS Table
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +18 | 27 |
| Inter Miami CF | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 25 |
| New England Revolution | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 22 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +8 | 20 |
| New York City FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +5 | 18 |
| Red Bull New York | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 18 |
| D.C. United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 16 |
| FC Cincinnati | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 16 |
| Charlotte FC | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 15 |
| Toronto FC | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 14 |
| CF Montréal | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 13 |
| Orlando City SC | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -17 | 13 |
| Columbus Crew | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 12 |
| Atlanta United FC | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 10 |
| Philadelphia Union | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -10 | 6 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | +21 | 29 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | +18 | 29 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 24 |
| Real Salt Lake | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +6 | 22 |
| LAFC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +7 | 21 |
| Minnesota United FC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 21 |
| FC Dallas | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +6 | 19 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 18 |
| Colorado Rapids | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| San Diego FC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | +5 | 16 |
| LA Galaxy | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 16 |
| Portland Timbers | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| Austin FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -8 | 14 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 12 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -22 | 8 |