Will Lionel Messi play tonight for Inter Miami vs New York City in MLS?

Messi has been in solid form this season.

Now that Lionel Messi is fit and playing well, Inter Miami are back in the race for first place. Tonight, they travel to New York City to play a crucial game against rival playoff contender NYCFC.

On the strength of two consecutive wins, Inter Miami have risen back into a promising position since suffering a devastating 3-0 loss to a dominant Charlotte FC two weeks ago.

Javier Mascherano’s team are eight points below the Philadelphia Union for first in MLS overall with six games left in the regular campaign.

Their next two league games will take place away from home, where they have recently struggled, winning just one of their last four MLS games as the visitors and only earning one point in their last three meetings.

They have given up three or more goals in six league games away from Chase Stadium, making them appear weak defensively.

The Herons, who established the MLS points record in 2024 (74), will touch the 70-point mark for a second consecutive season if they win their next six games before the postseason. Messi may also be close to winning MLS MVP for the second consecutive year.

Will Lionel Messi play tonight?

Yes, Messi will play tonight and will hope to continue with his impressive form, where the forward has made some contribution in the last few matches.

He has scored three goals and provided two assists in his previous two games, playing as healthily as he has since suffering a hamstring injury during the Leagues Cup last month.

After winning his first MLS MVP award with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 games last season (2024) after suffering an ankle injury during the Copa America, Messi is tied for the Golden Boot lead with 22 goals and 14 assists in 22 games in 2025.

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