With five goals and an assist, Lionel Messi delivered yet another masterclass in Inter Miami's 6-2 thrashing of the New York Red Bulls, while Los Angeles FC (LAFC) stumbled to a 3-1 defeat against the San Jose Earthquakes, who had only won one of their ten games so far.

Messi's five assists in a single game set a new record in MLS.

The Rosario genius was well-supported by Uruguayan Luis Suárez, who performed sensationally with a hat-trick (his first with the Florida-based team), and Paraguayan Matías Rojas, who added a brace to complete the exhibition. Inter Miami scored all their goals in the second half after coming from behind.

With four consecutive victories, Inter Miami leads the Eastern Conference with 24 points from 12 matches.