In a triumphant return, Lionel Messi scored quickly to secure a 2-1 victory for Inter Miami, putting them in first place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS.

Lionel Messi made an immediate impact for Inter Miami in a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. Messi returned to the lineup and scored less than two minutes after subbing into the Saturday's match early in the second half.

After a strong start to the season, Inter Miami looks like an MLS powerhouse under Javier Mascherano. While Lionel Messi leads the team, the spotlight shifted to one of his Argentine teammates, who may choose to represent Chile at the international level.