Messi's Brace Gives Hoyos First Win; Nashville and Vancouver Leaders
Messi shines with a brace in Hoyos' debut. Inter Miami wins and Nashville and Vancouver consolidate as MLS leaders.
TL;DR
- Lionel Messi scored two goals, one a penalty and the other a spectacular long-range shot, in Ángel Guillermo Hoyos' debut as Inter Miami coach.
- Inter Miami defeated Colorado Rapids 3-2, ending a streak of two draws and an elimination in the Copa de Campeones de la Concacaf.
- Nashville beat Atlanta United 0-2 and Vancouver defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-0, maintaining their leadership in their respective conferences.
- Messi's brace brings his MLS goal count to seven, two behind the current top scorer.
- Inter Miami climbed to second in the Eastern Conference with 15 points, four behind leader Nashville.