Inter Miami had a disappointing start to the new season, although they faced what is likely to be the most challenging match in the league this year: an away game against Los Angeles FC. They certainly won’t be the first team to visit and suffer a loss by several goals.

Inter Miami’s Tough Start

Their second match of the new season presented an opportunity to regain momentum, but it was far from an easy task as they made their way up the Florida peninsula to challenge Orlando City, a venue where they had yet to secure a win.

As Orlando established a two-goal advantage in the opening half, it seemed that Miami’s dismal performance there and their shaky start to the season would persist.

Then Lionel Messi emerged, but not before a brilliant goal from halftime substitute Mateo Silvetti provided the No. 10 with the opportunity to turn the match around.

Challenging Match Against LA

Messi netted two goals from outside the box, including a stunning free-kick in the 90th minute, sharpening his skills for the upcoming season, as he is likely to be a top contender for the MLS MVP award once more.

…with assistance from Telasco Segovia

This is typically the section where we would highlight the top performer of the week according to the FotMob ratings, but since we’ve already discussed Messi, let’s take this opportunity to focus on the second-highest rated player of the week, who happens to be Messi’s teammate, Telasco Segovia.

Struggles at Orlando City

The 22-year-old Venezuelan has played a crucial role in supporting Messi since he joined the team last season.

His responsibilities have naturally expanded in 2026 after the departures of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, along with Luis Suárez aging another year.

The substitutes for those athletes may not always be direct positional replacements, but rather impactful players throughout the field who can work effectively alongside Messi.

Messi’s Impact on the Game

Segovia demonstrated his ability to rise to the occasion, assisting both Silvetti and Messi before scoring a goal himself, which put Miami in the lead.

Encore presentation by the Red Bull prodigies

When commending young talents who have stood out in a specific match, the concern is that it may take a while for them to replicate that performance and validate the excitement.

The journey from a youth academy to the senior level of football often brings about inconsistency, as players adapt and acquire valuable lessons along the way.

The New York Red Bulls squad certainly caught the league’s attention on the opening day, and they continued to impress with another significant display this past weekend against the New England Revolution.

The game’s sole goal was a perfect example of teamwork, as 17-year-old Matthew Dos Santos delivered a cross to 16-year-old Adri Mehmeti, who then set up 17-year-old Julian Hall to score at the far post.

Last weekend, Hall earned the title of Player of the Matchday in the league, and while this week’s honor will likely go to Messi, the young Red Bulls continue to showcase their talent.

Timo Werner, a fellow countryman of Müller, also made his mark this weekend by providing an assist for the San Jose Earthquakes after coming off the bench in his debut during their 2-0 victory over Atlanta United.

LA Galaxy’s rapid-fire three goals in five minutes

On Saturday night, Charlotte was left in disbelief as Lucas Sanabria scored in the 8th minute, followed by João Klauss netting goals in the 11th and 13th minutes.

The combination for the second goal, involving Gabriel Pec and his compatriot Klauss, was quite promising for the Galaxy, who aim to regain the form that secured them the MLS Cup in 2024.

This victory of 3-0 indicated that they could potentially achieve that goal.

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