Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's quest for the MLS Cup came to a shocking end on Saturday night, as Atlanta United delivered a stunning 3-2 upset in the first round of the playoffs, sending the top-seeded team home earlier than anyone expected.
Jamal Thiare scored twice, and Bartosz Slisz's header in the 76th minute secured the win for Atlanta, who now advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.