Lionel Messi was in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s MLS season opener against NYCFC Saturday night, 72 hours after scoring the lone goal in a Concacaf Champions Cup win at Sporting KC in frigid weather conditions. It was a balmy 68 degrees for the MLS game at Chase Stadium, much more comfortable for Messi and his teammates.

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 Saturday night. On his second assist of the night,

Inter Miami plays NYCFC on the first day of the 2025 MLS Season, today, Feb. 22. The match will start at 7:30 p.m. ET. Inter Miami vs. NYCFC will stream live on Apple TV+. You won’t need the extra MLS Season Pass subscription to watch Miami take on NYCFC, but you will need to be an Apple TV+ subscriber.