Martino set to rest Messi after US Open Cup semi Lionel Messi will start for Miami in the U.S. Open Cup semifinal vs. Cincinnati, coach Tata Martino said on Monday.

MLS commish to clubs: Utilize Messi’s presence MLS commissioner Don Garber said that it is the responsibility of each club, not the league, to take advantage of Lionel Messi’s presence in the competition.

Messi tallies in regulation, PKs as Miami wins Cup Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami CF beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night.

Messi scores in 6th straight to put Miami in final Six games, nine goals, one finals appearance. Lionel Messi continued to amaze on Tuesday night in Inter Miami CF’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup at Subaru Park.

Messi scores in 5th straight; Miami makes semis Lionel Messi was made to wait but maintained his record of scoring in every game for Inter Miami as his new team cruised into the Leagues Cup semifinals with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC.

Martino: Messi’s display a warning to opponents In Lionel Messi’s third game with new club Inter Miami on Wednesday, coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino saw a little extra from his superstar — and his team’s opponents.

Lionel Messi Scores Twice for Inter Miami in Win Over Orlando Messi is scoring in bunches and last-place Inter Miami is a contender in the Leagues Cup. Could an M.L.S. playoff push be next?

Miami coach expects rough treatment of Messi Lionel Messi scored a second brace in as many games for Inter Miami and passed his stiffest physical test yet during the win against Orlando City.

Which team does Messi have the most goals against? Atlanta is the 100th club Lionel Messi has scored against. Here is a list of all that have been on the receiving end.

Lionel Messi Ventures Into Charted Territory The Argentine star’s signing is seen as a way to push soccer into the American mainstream. But it’s already there.

Messi Shines a Spotlight on Miami, and on Soccer in the U.S. As his Inter Miami career begins with a match Friday night, Messi’s impact is already felt in a city known as the unofficial capital of Latin America.

Miami’s Martino unsure if Messi will start Friday Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets will likely to see action on Friday for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match vs. Cruz Azul, coach Tata Martino told Argentina’s ESPN Fútbol 12 on Wednesday.

Messi on track for debut after 1st Miami training Lionel Messi remains on track to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday after coming through his first training session with the MLS club.

Messi ‘won’t find it easy’ in MLS, Rooney says D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney has said Lionel Messi “won’t find it easy” in Major League Soccer as he joins Inter Miami.

Messi should be turning point for draconian MLS roster rules Miami employed salary cap gymnastics to sign Lionel Messi & Co. If MLS wants to be a destination league, it must cater to its most ambitious clubs.

Ahead of Messi in Miami, the art of unveiling star signings Unveiling a star player can include big crowds, iconic landmarks and even a well-rehearsed magic show.

Sources: Messi meets Inter Miami teammates Argentina star Lionel Messi attended Inter Miami CF training and met with his future teammates on Thursday, ahead of his official presentation with the MLS club on Sunday, sources told ESPN Argentina.

Messi’s MLS ride nears takeoff, and Miami readies for a new sports icon From the Miami Dolphins coach to renowned innovator David Grutman and ordinary citizens, the city’s fans tell us what Messi’s arrival means to them.