Welcome back to another live blog covering all the midweek action across MLS.Once again, much of the talk will be surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with a key clash versus FC Cincinnati

Rodrigo De Paul is set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami from Atlético Madrid on a four-year deal. De Paul’s arrival could encourage other MLS teams to invest in quality players still in their prime,

Messi will play against Cincinnati for only the second time since joining Inter Miami and is looking for his first career goal against them. Messi did convert a penalty kick in a shootout win for Miami on Aug. 23, 2023, in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.