Overview

• Lionel Messi’s brace secured a 2-1 victory over New England Revolution in the rescheduled Eastern Conference fixture at Gillette Stadium.
• His performance set a new MLS record for scoring multiple goals in four straight league games.
• The July 9 match had been postponed during Inter Miami’s FIFA Club World Cup run, adding to the team’s congested schedule.
• With 32 points and four regular-season matches remaining, Miami sits sixth in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
• Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari recorded crucial saves and midfielder Sergio Busquets assisted on Messi’s second goal.