Lionel Messi continues to torch Major League Soccer defenses and now he’s led Inter Miami to a first MLS Cup.
The Herons lifted the silverware following a 3-1 defeat of Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup Final on December 6, as Messi played a part in all three Miami goals with two primary assists.
Messi was instrumental in their 4-0 Eastern Conference semifinal win at FC Cincinnati with a goal and three assists, and then set up Miami’s third goal in a 5-1 shellacking of NYCFC in the Conference Final.
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Nothing changed in the final as Messi set up the ball that became an own goal and then assisted both second-half goals as Inter Miami outlasted Thomas Muller and the Vancouver Whitecaps in Fort Lauderdale.
The David Beckham-owned Miami have been among the favorites to win it all in MLS all year, and this year they delivered the goods.
What are Lionel Messi’s stats in MLS with Inter Miami?
2023 season
MLS: 6 games, 1 goal, 2 assists
Leagues Cup: 7 games, 10 goals, 1 assist
US Open Cup: 1 game, 2 assists
All competitions: 14 games, 11 goals, 5 assists
2024 season
MLS: 22 games, 21 goals, 11 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 3 games, 2 goals, 2 assists
All competitions: 25 games, 23 goals, 13 assists
2025 season
MLS: 33 games, 34 goals, 20 assists
Leagues Cup: 4 games, 2 goals, 2 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 7 games, 5 goals, 1 assist
Club World Cup; 4 games, 1 goal
All competitions: 48 games, 42 goals, 23 assists
Leo Messi’s career stats with Inter Miami
MLS: 63 games, 57 goals, 46 assists
Leagues Cup: 11 games, 12 goals, 3 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 10 games, 7 goals, 3 assists
US Open Cup: 1 game, 2 assists
Club World Cup; 4 games, 1 goal
All competitions: 88 games, 77 goals, 44 assists
Leo Messi’s awards with Inter Miami
2023 Leagues Cup
2024 Supporters’ Shield
2024 MLS MVP
2025 MLS Golden Boot
2025 Eastern Conference Champion
2025 MLS Cup champion
Inter Miami 2025 Playoff Schedule
Round one series vs Nashville SC
Game 1: Oct. 24 at Miami — Won 3-1 — 2 goals in 90 minutes
Game 2: Nov. 1 at Nashville — Lost 2-1 — 1 goal in 90 minutes
Game 3: Nov. 8 at Miami — Won 4-0 — 2 goals, 1 assist in 90 minutes
Inter Miami wins series 2-1
Conference semifinals
vs Inter Miami at FC Cincinnati — Won 4-0 — 1 goal, 3 assists in 90 minutes
Conference final
vs New York City FC — Won 5-1 — 1 assist in 90 minutes
MLS Cup Final
vs Vancouver Whitecaps — Won 3-1 — 2 assists in 90 minutes
