Overview

• Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami after a two-week recovery from an adductor injury sustained on March 16.
• Entering as a substitute in the 55th minute, Messi scored within two minutes to double Miami's lead to 2-0.
• Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-1, with Robert Taylor and Messi scoring for Miami and Daniel Gazdag scoring for Philadelphia.
• The victory moved Inter Miami to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with four wins in their first five matches.
• Messi's return was carefully managed, with gradual reintegration into training before being cleared to play.