Overview

• Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's starting lineup after a two-month hiatus due to national team duties and an ankle injury.
• Messi scored two goals within a four-minute span in the first half, negating an early goal by Philadelphia Union's Mikael Uhre.
• Messi also assisted on a stoppage-time goal by Luis Suárez, who sealed the 3-1 victory for Inter Miami.
• Inter Miami clinched an MLS playoff spot and now leads the Supporters Shield table with 62 points.
• The match saw Messi's ankle tested but he continued to play, demonstrating his resilience and fitness post-injury.