Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into Major League Soccer lore, becoming the first player in league history to score two or more goals in five consecutive matches. The 38-year-old phenom delivered another clutch performance on Saturday, netting a brace to propel Inter Miami to a dramatic 2–1 home win over Nashville SC.
Messi’s opener came from the penalty area in the 17th minute, curling a sublime free kick into the corner, before sealing the comeback in the 57th minute—pouncing on a misplayed pass by Nashville keeper Joe Willis and coolly slotting home his second.
This victory not only extended Messi’s personal record-breaking streak to five consecutive multi-goal MLS games, it also snapped Nashville’s 15-game unbeaten run . Inter Miami has won five straight matches across all competitions, a testament to their red-hot form .
Head coach Javier Mascherano lauded Messi as “the flag for our team,” adding:
“There aren’t very many words. It’s incredible what he continues to do.”
Messi now tops the MLS scoring chart with 16 league goals, tied with Nashville striker Sam Surridge . Eight of those goals have come during this extraordinary five‑match hot streak, which also includes five assists—highlighting his all‑round impact on Miami’s charge up the Eastern Conference.
With Miami holding three games in hand, a clean sweep could catapult them to the top of the table—a scenario increasingly plausible with their talisman in red‑hot form.
Messi’s MLS Record‑Breaking Run
- Streak Achieved
- Five consecutive multi‑goal games First ever in MLS
- 16 league goals Co‑leader
- 5 goals & 5 assists in last 5 matches Unmatched impact
Messi’s blistering form is more than personal glory—it’s reshaping Inter Miami’s playoff trajectory. As MLS heads into its summer crescendo, fans will be watching closely: Will Messi keep rewriting history?
