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Messi Brace Leads Unbeaten Inter Miami to Utah

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Inter Miami CF travels to Utah to face Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, April 22, unbeaten in its last seven games.
Lionel Messi scored a brace in a 2-3 win over Colorado Rapids, is slated to start and has earned Player of the Matchday honors twice.
Organizers, noting that Coach Javier Mascherano stepped down and Guillermo Hoyos became interim coach, expect 21,000 fans, fewer than the 75,824 at the Denver game.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer (MLS) was established in 1993 as part of the U.S. bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup, launching its inaugural season in 1996 with ten teams. After facing early financial struggles, MLS has expanded to 30 teams by 2025, with significant attendance growth, partly fueled by star players like Lionel Messi, reflecting soccer's rising status in American sports culture.

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Story summary

Inter Miami CF travels to Utah to face Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, April 22, unbeaten in its last seven games.
Lionel Messi scored a brace in a 2-3 win over Colorado Rapids, is slated to start and has earned Player of the Matchday honors twice.
Organizers, noting that Coach Javier Mascherano stepped down and Guillermo Hoyos became interim coach, expect 21,000 fans, fewer than the 75,824 at the Denver game.

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