The Eastern Conference leader was on a three-match winning streak in MLS, but fell behind to Dante Vanzeir's opener in the 30th minute.

However, the hosts turned the match on its head after the break, with Messi assisting a brace for half-time substitute Matias Rojas either side of getting on the scoresheet himself.

Suarez then took centre stage with a hat-trick inside 13 minutes, all assisted by his former Barcelona team-mate, while Emil Forsberg's stoppage-time penalty was a mere consolation for the visitors, who are now without a win in four.

Messi broke two more MLS records after yet another inspirational display for the Herons.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's six goal contributions and five assists were both the most recorded by a player in a single game.