Messi Shatters MLS Records with Historic Achievement No Player Has Ever Reached

Lionel Messi has etched another Major League Soccer record into his legendary career following Inter Miami's commanding 4–0 triumph against NYCFC.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or recipient netted twice and provided an assist during Wednesday evening's dominant display, elevating his total goal involvements to 37 for 2025. Messi has become the inaugural MLS player to achieve 35 or more goal contributions across consecutive campaigns.

Despite Inter Miami's disappointing conclusion to the previous season, the Argentine maestro delivered a stellar performance that earned him the 2024 MLS MVP honor. Messi accumulated 36 goal contributions while battling injuries and participating in Copa América 2024.

The Herons' skipper has already exceeded his MVP-winning tally this campaign, remarkably at 38 years old. Messi boasts 24 goals and 13 assists with five matches remaining before guiding Inter Miami into the MLS Cup playoffs.

Lionel Messi's Record-Breaking Goal Contributions for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi Chasing More MLS History in 2025

Messi stands poised to establish additional MLS records during the final weeks of the 2025 regular season. The striker has the opportunity to claim the all-time single-season goal contribution record in MLS.

Carlos Vela presently owns this distinction with 49 goal contributions from 2019. Messi requires 12 additional contributions to equal the LAFC icon's mark and 13 to eclipse it.

If Messi accomplishes this milestone while capturing the MLS Golden Boot, he would emerge as the frontrunner for the 2025 MLS MVP award. The Inter Miami phenomenon would then make history as the first player to claim consecutive MVP titles.

The Herons face Toronto, Chicago Fire, New England Revolution, Atlanta United and Nashville SC in the coming weeks, providing Messi ample chances to cap off his finest season in pink with additional personal honors.