Lionel Messi's return is a huge boost for Inter Miami as they look to take the top spot in the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

After announcing the departure of Drake Callender, Lionel Messi could soon see his Inter Miami squad boosted by a young star from his boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys.

In the West, Minnesota United FC pulled off a double over the Seattle Sounders for the first time in club history, while the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped points and San Diego FC found a late winner, meaning not much has shifted. The conference title is the expansion side's to lose at the moment.

Charlotte FC acquired goalkeeper Drake Callender from Inter Miami, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Inter Miami received $400,000 in general allocation money for 2025, and another $350,000 for 2026. Miami could also receive $75,

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 15, 2023 The Inter Miami No. 10 was previously worn by fellow Argentine Gonzalo Higuain in 2022, and Mexican Rodolfo Pizarro in 2021 and 2020.

Drake Callender - MIA receive: Up to $825k GAM, sell-on fee Charlotte FC have acquired goalkeeper Drake Callender from Inter Miami CF, the clubs announced Tuesday.

With only 10 games remaining in the Major League Soccer regular season, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will look to push to the top of the table in the Eastern Conference. After missing time with a muscular injury,