From an outstanding performance from Lionel Messi fresh off Inter Miami CF’s run at the FIFA Club World Cup, to some thrilling moments in Nashville and even the LA Galaxy’s second win of the season, it had nearly everything.

Messi, now 38, remains vital for Argentina and is eyeing a final run at the 2026 World Cup. A potential short-term move to Saudi Arabia could help him stay sharp during MLS’s long offseason.

The game started off poorly for Miami. In the second minute, Messi sent a back pass directly into the path of Montreal forward Prince Owusu, who scored an easy goal on a left-footed shot from the center of the box to give the home team a 1-0 lead.