This article was originally published on www.si.com as Inter Miami 3–1 LA Galaxy: Player Ratings Messi Lifts Herons in Return.

In the game between Inter Miami and LA Galaxy, Lionel Messi marked his return to the MLS with a stunning goal. Inter Miami hosted LA Galaxy on Saturday night at Chase Stadium in MLS play. With the match level late,

Messi did not start the match, instead coming on at the beginning of the second half after being sidelined two games with a right hamstring injury.