Inter Miami schedule: When is Lionel Messi’s next MLS game?

All eyes are on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as the global superstar competes in his first full MLS season in 2024 – and those eyes include those of our Andy Edwards as Messi arrived in the Midwest.

If you thought Messi-mania hit hard at the end of 2023, after he arrived in Miami, 2024 will be off the charts.

Five assists in a single half to set an MLS record? Yes, that’s enough, Leo.

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Inter Miami are top of the table with 34 points, and David Beckham’s team look favorites to win it all in MLS.

Messi has had some injury problems so far this season, but when he has been available he has been classy.

What are Lionel Messi’s MLS stats with Inter Miami?

Messi has already played less than one season in the Inter Miami shirt when you add up his appearances in all competitions. His numbers are, in true Messi form, impressive. Messi played 24 games for Miami, scoring 22 goals and 11 assists. That is great.

2024 season

MLS: 10 games, 10 goals, 9 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 3 games, 2 goals, 2 assists

All competitions: 13 games, 12 goals, 11 assists

What is expected from Messi, from Inter Miami in 2024?

With cities across the US and Canada eagerly awaiting Messi to emerge and showcase his skills, there is a great deal of excitement surrounding this MLS season. Add in the fact that Suarez has joined Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami and the Barcelona reunion vibes are strong under former Barça coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino.

The pressure is on Tata and Messi to deliver the MLS Cup this year, with the former winning it with Atalanta United in the past, while Messi led Inter Miami to League Cup glory just months after his arrival last summer and they too reached the US Open. Cup Final, but fell short to the Houston Dynamo.

Everyone expects Inter Miami to win it all in 2024 as Messi will be wrapped in cotton wool and it will be intriguing to see how he adapts to the travel and unique weather conditions of the North American football world.

Below is everything you need for this season, including the full Inter Miami 2024 schedule.

When did the 2024 MLS season start?

The 2024 MLS season kicked off on February 21st and the opening game took place in, you guessed it, Miami.

What was Inter Miami’s first game of the 2024 MLS season?

The first game was at home against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, February 21st. when Inter Miami won 2-0 and Messi provided an assist. Inter Miami are the favorites to win it all in MLS and everyone is eager to see how Tata lines up his star-studded squad.

Who are Inter Miami’s biggest contenders for MLS glory?

The likes of FC Cincinnati, reigning MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew, and Philadelphia Union are expected to make another strong playoff run. Also keep an eye out for LAFC, Seattle Sounders, St. Louis City and Miami’s state rivals Orlando City.

Inter Miami 2024 schedule

All start times listed as ET

*CONCACAF Champions Cup game

Wednesday, February 21st: 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake – 1 assist for Messi
Sunday, February 25th: 1-1 draw at LA Galaxy – 1 goal for Messi
Saturday, March 2nd: 5-0 victory against Orlando City – 2 goals for Messi, 2 g + 2 a for Suarez
*Wednesday, March 7: 2-2 draw at Nashville SC – 1 goal
Sunday, March 10: 2-3 defeat against CF Montreal – Messi didn’t play
*Wednesday, March 13: 3-1 win over Nashville SC – 1 goal, 1 assist for Messi
Saturday, March 16: 3-1 win over DC United – Messi didn’t play
Saturday, March 23: 4-0 defeat to the New York Red Bulls – Messi didn’t play
Saturday, March 30: 1-1 draw against New York City FC – Messi didn’t play
*Wednesday, April 3: 1-2 defeat against Monterrey – Messi didn’t play
Saturday, April 6: 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids – 1 goal for Messi, sets up the second goal
*Wednesday, April 10: 1-3 defeat at Monterrey – 1 assist for Messi
Saturday, April 13th: 3-2 victory at Sporting Kansas City – 1 goal, 1 assist for Messi
Saturday, April 20th: 3-1 victory against Nashville SC – 1 goal and 2 assists for Messi
Saturday, April 27th: 4-1 victory at New England Revolution – 2 goals and 1 assist for Messi
Saturday, May 4th: 6-2 victory against New York Red Bulls – 1 goal, 5 assists for Messi

Saturday, May 11: 3-2 victory over CF Montreal – Messi played 90 minutes
Wednesday, May 15: 0-0 draw at Orlando City – Messi did not play
Saturday 18 May: 1-0 win over DC United – Messi played 90 minutes
Saturday, May 25: 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps – Messi did not play

Next
Wednesday, May 29th vs. Atlanta United – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 vs. St. Louis City SC – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 15th at the Philadelphia Union – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19 vs. Columbus Crew – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 29th in Nashville SC – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3 at Charlotte FC – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 6th at FC Cincinnati – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17th vs. Toronto FC – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20th vs. Chicago Fire – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 24th vs. FC Cincinnati – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 31st at Chicago Fire – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 14th vs. Philadelphia Union – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18th at Atlanta United – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 21st, at New York City FC – 2pm
Saturday, September 28th vs. Charlotte FC – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2nd at Columbus Crew – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 5th at Toronto FC – 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 19th x New England Revolution – 6pm