Inter Miami Schedule: When is Lionel Messi’s Next MLS Game?

All eyes are on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as the global superstar enters his first full season in MLS in 2024 – and those eyes have included those of Our Andy Edwards as Messi lands in the Midwest.

If you thought Messi-mania hit hard in late 2023 after his arrival in Miami, 2024 is shaping up to be something out of the ordinary.

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Inter Miami lead the standings with 53 points, and the David Beckham-led team are among the favorites to win the MLS final.

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

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

Messi has now played less than a season’s worth of games for Inter Miami if you add up his appearances in all competitions. His statistics are, in true Messi fashion, mind-boggling. Messi has played 29 games for Miami, scoring 25 times and providing 16 assists. That’s pretty good.

Season 2024

MLS: 12 games, 12 goals, 10 assists
CONCACAF Champions Cup: 3 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists

All competitions: 15 matches, 14 goals, 12 assists

What is expected from Messi, Inter Miami in 2024?

With cities across the United States and Canada eagerly awaiting Messi to show off his skills, excitement is running high around this MLS season. Add to that the fact that Suarez has joined Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami and the mood for a reunion with Barcelona is high under their former Barca coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino.

The pressure is on Tata and Messi to win the MLS Cup this year, with the former having won it with Atalanta United in the past, while Messi led Inter Miami to Leagues Cup glory just months after his arrival last summer and they also reached the US Open Cup final but fell short to Houston Dynamo.

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

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

When does the 2024 MLS season start?

The 2024 MLS season kicked off on February 21, with the opening match taking place in, you guessed it, Miami.

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

Their first match was at home against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, February 21. Inter Miami won 2-0 and Messi got an assistInter Miami are the favorites to win it all in MLS and everyone is eager to see how Tata will field his star-studded team.

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

Teams like FC Cincinnati, reigning MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union should all have a strong run in the playoffs. Also keep an eye on LAFC, Seattle Sounders, St. Louis City and Miami rivals Orlando City.

Inter Miami 2024 Schedule

All kick-off times are listed in ET

*CONCACAF Champions Cup Match
**League Cup match

Wednesday February 21: 2-0 win against Real Salt Lake – 1 assist for Messi
Sunday February 25: 1-1 draw at LA Galaxy – 1 goal for Messi
Saturday March 2: 5-0 win 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 victory against Nashville SC – 1 goal, 1 assist for Messi
Saturday March 16: 3-1 victory at DC United – Messi didn’t play
Saturday March 23: 4-0 defeat at 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, assist for the 2nd goal
*Wednesday April 10: 1-3 defeat in Monterrey – 1 assist for Messi
Saturday April 13: 3-2 win at Sporting Kansas City – 1 goal, 1 assist for Messi
Saturday April 20: 3-1 win over Nashville SC – 1 goal, 2 assists for Messi
Saturday April 27: 4-1 win at New England Revolution – 2 goals, 1 assist for Messi
Saturday May 4: 6-2 victory against the New York Red Bulls – 1 goal, 5 assists for Messi

Saturday May 11: 3-2 victory at 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 at Vancouver Whitecaps – Messi did not play
Wednesday May 29: 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United – 1 goal
Saturday, June 1: 3-3 draw against St. Louis City SC – 1 goal

Messi did not play for Inter Miami in these matches due to the Copa America with Argentina (which he won)

Saturday June 15: 2-1 victory at Philadelphia Union
Wednesday June 19: 2-1 victory against Columbus Crew
Saturday June 29: 2-1 victory at Nashville SC

Wednesday July 3: 2-1 victory at Charlotte FC
Saturday July 6: 6-1 defeat at FC Cincinnati
Wednesday July 17: 3-1 victory against Toronto FC
Saturday July 20: 2-1 victory against Chicago Fire
**Saturday July 27: 2-0 victory in Puebla

Next step

**Saturday August 4 at Tigres – 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 24 vs. FC Cincinnati – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 31 at Chicago Fire – 8:30 p.m.

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

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