Messi Leads Miami to 2-1 Win Over New England

Lionel Messi was eligible to face New England despite receiving his fifth MLS yellow card of the season because the league’s Good Behavior Incentive removes a caution from a player’s suspension tally after five consecutive matches without disciplinary action. Two reductions left Messi below the automatic-suspension threshold. He assisted Germán Berterame’s equalizer and scored the 83rd-minute winner as Inter Miami came from behind to beat New England 2-1. The victory moved Miami to second in the Eastern Conference, secured qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and left the race for second place to be decided in the final round.