Lionel Messi made a statement in his return game with Inter Miami, scoring two goals in four minutes for his MLS side. Messi stepped back on the pitch for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina's Copa America title-winning game over Colombia in July. The Argentine sent South Beach fans on their feet, scoring a quick brace to help Miami take the lead over the Philadelphia Union. His first goal came in the 26th minute with the Herons down 1-0. Jordi Alba dribbled the ball down the middle before connecting with Luis Suarez. The former Barcelona trio completed the play after Suarez played a perfect one-touch pass around a Union defender. The ball ended up on Messi's feet, who touched the ball into space, spun his defender, and slotted the ball to the bottom-left corner. Less than four minutes later, Alba and Messi connected again to break the 1-1 deadlock. The Spanish fullback found himself open on the corner of the penalty box before playing a grass-cutting pass inside. After the ball skipped Suarez, Messi beat the opposition with his magical left foot, sending it to the opposite corner of his first goal. Messi came into the game with 12 goals and 13 assists in 11 appearances for Inter Miami this season. The Argentine's last MLS outing came in a goal-scoring effort as the Herons drew 3-3 in a thrilling game against Saint Louis. Messi's first-half brace puts him in a three-way tie for fourth in MLS goals scored with FC Dallas' Petar Musa and Philadelphia's Daniel Gazdag. Despite missing 13 games for the Herons, Messi sits third in assists behind Portland's Evander. Miami sits comfortably on top of the league at 28-19 with 62 points. In the Easter Conference, Cincinnati trails ten points behind Messi and Co. Meanwhile, the LA Galaxy also holds 52 points at 28-15, leading the Western Conference. The return of their captain isn't the only piece of good news for Inter Miami supporters this week. The club has announced the opening date for the new stadium - Miami Freedom Park - which will replace their temporary Chase Stadium home. After a two-year absence and being in last place, Philadelphia United is confident that it will be able to secure its place in the MLS standings no matter what happens here, thanks in part to the fact that it is close to the end of the season and several teams are almost out due to several defeats; thanks in part to the fact that the championship is about to end and several teams are already practically out due to several defeats, so they can remain calm for the final stretch of the championship. The lack of pressure seems to have brought out the best in the Philadelphia Unión  team, especially in attack, where they outplayed their opponents by scoring many goals on aggregate in those three recent wins.  They've been a good team to watch. Also, they went far in the CONCACAF Champions League and in the most recent Leagues Cup. After a season to forget, Inter Miami returns to the local league in search of the championship and the first planes in the United States, with new additions will have to continue to strengthen in all aspects if they want to transcend in United Stated for that reason it is necessary to add 3 from the beginning of the tournament. Inter Miami is an animator of the tournament that year after year is in the first planes, however since 2023 it has not transcended in national competitions so it is also a pending task for Inter Miami.  Chase Stadium is Inter Miami's main soccer stadium, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Since 2020 it has been the home of Inter Miami . The stadium has a capacity of 21550 spectators. The inauguration of the Chase Stadium took place while the construction of Inter Miami's stadium is being completed at the end of 2025.