After a strong start to the season, Inter Miami looks like an MLS powerhouse under Javier Mascherano. While Lionel Messi leads the team, the spotlight shifted to one of his Argentine teammates, who may choose to represent Chile at the international level.

Lionel Messi's arrival has transformed Inter Miami into one of the most valuable franchises in MLS. His presence has attracted new sponsors, increased ticket sales, and boosted the team's overall profile.

Messi has been recovering from a groin injury suffered earlier this month. He's available, but it remains to be seen how much. And he's far from the only Miami player who can give the Union trouble.

Seeking its third trip to a Champions Cup final, LAFC hosts its star-laden MLS counterpart in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.

The CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament has reached the quarterfinals, and Wednesday night will see LAFC and Inter Miami face off for Leg 1 of the competition (they’ll play again next Wednesday too). Whichever team wins the two clashes will face either the Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Pumas UNAM in the semis.

Any time a Miami team faces an L.A. team, it is bound to be a glitzy affair with celebrity spectators, and this one is no exception. The sport’s biggest star, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi, draws crowds wherever he goes.