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Messi Sets MLS Record with Fourth Straight Brace

Coming off the Club World Cup knockouts, his scoring run has lifted Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference race.

Overview

  • Messi scored both goals in Inter Miami’s 2–1 victory over the New England Revolution on July 10, extending his brace streak to four matches.
  • He became the first player in MLS history to net braces in four consecutive games.
  • The run commenced with a late-May double against CF Montréal and included braces against Columbus Crew and Montréal after the club’s Club World Cup campaign.
  • His 14 goals this season position him just behind Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge, who leads the league with 16.
  • Since joining in 2023, Messi’s prolific performances have significantly boosted MLS’s international profile.