Lionel Messi assisted on both Inter Miami goals, including the winner in second-half stoppage time, as the Herons defeated Atlas 2-1 on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., during a group-stage opener in the Leagues Cup.

One of the biggest stars in the world hopes to lead his team to Leagues Cup success, as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off its 2025 tournament against Atlas on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi said he struggled to find rhythm in the first half against Atlas on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium before setting up two second-half goals -- including a late winner -- in a 2-1 victory to kick off Inter Miami CF's Leagues Cup campaign.

FC Cincinnati hopes to be one of four Major League Soccer teams to advance to the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

The Columbus Crew had multiple opportunities to put Toluca FC away in Leagues Cup group play but failed to do so and were defeated in PKs.

Paulinho scored twice late in regulation, then Luis Manuel Garcia pulled off some penalty-saving heroics as visiting Toluca FC triumphed on penalties after rallying to a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew on Tuesday night in both teams' Leagues Cup opener.