MLS playoffs Round One heats up November 8, 2025, with Inter Miami defeating Atlanta United 3-1 in Game 1 of best-of-3 series, taking 1-0 lead.
Messi’s hat trick fuels victory, 29 goals clinching Golden Boot, Supporters’ Shield winners host at Chase Stadium.
Atlanta’s defense crumbles, 19 assists Messi, 48 contributions topping league, Miami 3rd East.
Back-to-back 20-goal seasons, $20.45M salary, 3-year extension $1.2B valuation double 2023.
Instagram 18M followers, 9 multi-goal games record, 44.8% FG 39.8% 3PT 93.6% FT 24.5 PPG 37-28.
Home playoffs Round 1, Miami’s quiet momentum yields playoff’s enduring idyll.
