Lionel Messi was on the scoresheet as Inter Miami returned to winning ways with a narrow 3–2 triumph at New York City FC.
The Herons had endured a challenging streak of three draws across MLS and Concacaf Champions Cup action—the inability to beat Nashville SC in the latter costing Miami a place in the tournament on the away goals rule—and Javier Mascherano made three changes to his starting lineup, some of which were enforced.
