Sports Illustrated examined Lionel Messi's season at Inter Miami, assessing his case for a third consecutive MLS MVP award after the club finished second in the Eastern Conference.
Messi's arrival and accolades
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami midway through the 2023 season.
Messi went on to win the 2025 MLS MVP award.
Inter Miami's overall campaign
Inter Miami's 2024 squad recorded 74 total points.
Inter Miami finished second in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville.
Across the league campaign, Inter Miami scored 80 goals and conceded 59.
Messi's attacking output
Messi scored 26 goals and had 17 assists.
Those figures gave Messi 43 goal contributions.
Messi registered 183 shots, including 76 on target.
Notable matches in Messi's season
Messi scored a goal and provided an assist in a 2–0 win against Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.
On Decision Day, Inter Miami drew 3–3 with Charlotte FC.
