Overview
- Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 at TQL Stadium to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference final.
- Tadeo Allende scored twice and Mateo Silvetti added one, complementing Messi's opener and hat-trick of assists.
- Messi set an MLS playoffs mark with 12 goal contributions, totaling six goals and six assists.
- The Argentine star extended his hot streak with his 11th goal in his last seven matches.
- Miami will face the winner of Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC, while Vancouver Whitecaps have already reached the Western final.