Lionel Messi will travel with Inter Miami for a road match against Atlanta United on Wednesday night, but the Herons will be short-handed when they try to move closer to securing the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield.

As Inter Miami welcomed the Philadelphia Union to Chase Stadium on Saturday, the Herons also saw a familiar face return to the lineup in Lionel Messi. After suffering an ankle injury during the Copa America final,

After Mikael Uhre’s surprising opener in just the second minute, Messi scored in the 26th and 30th on his return from injury. The Union outshot Miami 21-8, but couldn't make it matter.