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.

Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday.Jordi Alba scored for Miami in the 43rd minute but Joseph Paintsil equalized for the Galaxy in the 59th minute.

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.

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.

Inter Miami announced the departure of one of their stars to another Major League Soccer team, leaving Lionel Messi without a key teammate.

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,

From Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidates to league newcomers, stars showed out to earn their spot in the Matchday 29 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.

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,