Inter Miami CF and star forward Lionel Messi will look for redemption following last year's playoff disappointment when they battle New York City FC in a season-opening match on Saturday. After posting a league-best 74 points in 2024,

Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener.

Despite crashing out of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs against Atlanta United, Miami were by far the best team through the regular season. With 22 wins in 34 matches, they hit 74 points to set a new single-season MLS points record, all while missing Lionel Messi for over a third of the season.