Last night, Lionel Messi cemented his legend status in Major League Soccer with yet another record, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium.
The 38-year-old Argentine became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four consecutive regular-season matches, a feat that underscores his unrivaled brilliance. With a brace in the match—scoring in the 27th minute off a defensive error and in the 38th with a curling strike assisted by Sergio Busquets—Messi continues to redefine expectations, driving Inter Miami’s ambitions in their second MLS season.
Lionel Messi is the first player in MLS history to score 2+ goals in four consecutive league matches 🇦🇷👑 pic.twitter.com/HLKaL8M2wT
— PureFootball (@PureFootball_co) July 10, 2025
Messi’s 2025 MLS Season Stats
In the 2025 MLS season, Messi has been a force of nature, amassing 14 goals and 7 assists in just 15 matches. His 21 goal contributions rank among the league’s best, with his 14 goals placing him second behind Nashville’s Sam Surridge. Messi’s scoring outburst includes eight goals and four assists over his last four games, a run that began with braces against CF Montréal (twice), the Columbus Crew, and now New England. Averaging 0.93 goals per game and 1.4 goal contributions per match, Messi’s efficiency and playmaking remain unmatched, even as he approaches his 39th birthday.
Inter Miami’s Path for the Remainder of the 2025 Season
With 19 games left in the 2025 MLS regular season, Inter Miami sit fifth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points, well-positioned for a playoff push. Their schedule includes key clashes against top teams like LAFC, Philadelphia Union, and rivals Orlando City, with a pivotal stretch in August that could define their Supporters’ Shield aspirations.
Following their FIFA Club World Cup disappointment, coach Javier Mascherano will lean on Messi, Busquets, and a bolstered squad to chase a second straight Shield and an elusive MLS Cup. With Messi in record-breaking form, Inter Miami’s prospects for silverware look promising as they aim to dominate the league’s final months.
