The sights and sounds of an Inter Miami away trip are familiar a year into the Lionel Messi experience. There's pre-match discussion about ticket prices and attendance records being set. Fellow travelers on the subway ask Messi jersey-sporting strangers when and where he's about to play.

It is safe to say that Lionel Messi has been a hit signing for Inter Miami. The global superstar previously sent shockwaves through the soccer world when he opted to join the club in the summer of 2023.

Lionel Messi could play limited minutes in Inter Miami’s match Wednesday against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

James Sands recorded his first career MLS goal in stoppage time to help New York City Football Club salvage a point on Saturday afternoon in a 1-1 draw with Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami. Sands’ goal came in the 95th minute with his club down by one in an important game late in the season as NYCFC is battling for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

A game-tying goal in stoppage time from NYCFC's James Sands crossed out go-ahead strike from Miami's Leonardo Campana

Inter Miami visits New York City FC on Matchday 34 of the MLS, so many are wondering if Lionel Messi will wear the Herons' jersey. Lionel Messi has recovered from his left ankle injury and is available to play more minutes.