Lionel Messi scored his fourth consecutive brace in MLS, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 win over New England. With 14 goals in 15 league games and 20 overall in 2025, Messi continues to shine, as Miami climbs to fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Argentine legend Lionel Messi continues to dazzle in Major League Soccer, delivering yet another decisive performance on Wednesday night as Inter Miami defeated the New England Revolution 2-1 in Foxborough.
With two more goals to his name, Messi secured his fourth consecutive brace in MLS play an extraordinary run of form that underscores his enduring brilliance and unmatched consistency, even in the twilight of his storied career.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner wasted no time imposing himself on the match, opening the scoring in the 27th minute after pouncing on a poor backpass from defender Jackson Beason. Messi, ever alert and clinical, intercepted the ball inside the penalty area and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper to give Inter Miami an early lead. Just over ten minutes later, in the 38th minute, he struck again this time with a low, curling effort from outside the box that nestled into the bottom left corner. The assist came from his long-time former Barcelona teammate, Sergio Busquets, whose awareness and vision continue to complement Messi’s lethal finishing.
These two goals brought Messi’s tally to eight goals in just four games all of them coming in pairs. He had already recorded braces against CF Montreal (4-2), Columbus Crew (5-1), and again versus Montreal in the return fixture (4-1). Now, with another double against New England, Messi has achieved something rarely seen in the MLS: four consecutive matches with multiple goals. In total, he has scored in five straight appearances, a streak that only adds to the aura he carries into every match in North America.
His individual statistics for the 2025 MLS season now stand at 14 goals and six assists in just 15 league appearances. When including all competitions played in the calendar year such as the FIFA Club World Cup and international friendlies Messi has reached 20 goals and six assists in 28 matches. As he approaches his 38th birthday, the numbers remain staggering. Across his illustrious senior career, Messi has now racked up 897 goals and 398 assists in 1,166 matches figures that further solidify his case as the greatest player of all time.
Beyond the individual milestones, Messi’s form is directly translating into results for Inter Miami. Wednesday’s win marked the club’s fourth consecutive victory, pushing them firmly into the race for top spots in the Eastern Conference. The performance also showed Miami’s increasing maturity and cohesion as a team. While they relied heavily on Messi’s brilliance, their structure, defensive discipline, and ability to control tempo particularly in the first hour of the game reflected a side growing in confidence.
That said, it was not a one-sided contest. The New England Revolution, backed by their home crowd at Gillette Stadium, created several dangerous opportunities and enjoyed the better of possession at times. Argentine goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, recently signed by Inter Miami to bolster their defensive unit, made a number of crucial saves to preserve the lead. His experience and shot-stopping ability were tested frequently, particularly in the second half as New England pressed forward.
Their persistence eventually paid off in the 79th minute when Spanish midfielder Carles Gil found the net with a well-placed shot from just inside the area, giving the hosts a lifeline. However, it was too little, too late. Despite a late surge and several crosses into the box, New England could not find an equalizer, and Inter Miami held on for another vital three points.
The victory moves Inter Miami up to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 35 points from 18 matches, just three points off the top four. FC Cincinnati currently leads with 42 points, followed closely by Nashville (41), Philadelphia Union (40), and Columbus Crew (38). With games in hand and momentum on their side, Inter Miami is increasingly seen as a legitimate contender not only for a deep playoff run but potentially for the Supporters’ Shield.
Meanwhile, the New England Revolution continue to struggle for consistency. With 24 points from 20 matches, they remain in 11th place in the East, just outside the playoff positions. The team has shown flashes of quality but has been unable to string together positive results, and pressure is beginning to mount on the coaching staff as they seek a turnaround in form.
As for Messi, his impact on MLS continues to be nothing short of transformative. Stadiums sell out weeks in advance whenever he’s in town. Television ratings surge. And on the pitch, he delivers not just with highlight-reel goals, but with the intelligence, vision, and leadership that have defined his career for nearly two decades.
With the league approaching its summer stretch and Inter Miami pushing for top-tier positioning, the question is no longer whether Messi can continue to make an impact but whether anyone can stop him.
