Messi leads Inter Miami to improbable comeback and U.S. Open Cup final victory on penalties

Lionel Messi provided two assists in Inter Miami's comeback 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.
Inter Miami trailed 2-0 before Messi helped spark a comeback with his first assist coming on a free kick.
Messi scored in the ensuing penalty shootout which Inter Miami won 5-4 to advance to the final.
In the final, Inter Miami defeated the Houston Dynamo on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win their first U.S. Open Cup title.
Messi's arrival in MLS has led to surging ticket sales, viewership, and popularity for Inter Miami and the league overall.