Inter Miami’s 3-2 victory over New York City FC gave fans a lot to talk about. With Lionel Messi’s free-kick goal, the Argentine not only broke Pel’s record and moved seven goals behind leader Marcelinho Carioca (78 points), but also scored a historic goal.
In total, Messi has scored goals at several MLS stadiums, but was unable to score at Yankee Stadium. In the end, NYCFC’s home stadium surrendered to “10” and he scored for the first time in the legendary Major League Baseball stadium.
Messi conquers another MLS stadium
Leo’s 901st goal came in the 61st minute of the game, joining Gonzalo Luzin’s goal (fourth minute) to tie the game and seal the comeback in New York. Michael dos Santos Silva added a third goal in the 74th minute.
However, Lionel’s goal was his first at Yankee Stadium, where previous attempts to score had failed, making the feat even more significant.
Since joining the league in 2023, Lionel has left his mark on venues such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Subaru Park and Gillette Stadium, but the Inter Miami captain had to wait until his third visit to the venue to celebrate a goal there.
In this way, the Argentina captain continues to expand the collection of stadiums he has “conquered” within MLS, and there are now 15 stadiums in which he has scored at least once.
Sports Illustrated Stadium (New York) Dignity Health Sports Park (Los Angeles) Children’s Mercy Park (Kansas City) Gillette Stadium (New England) Scotts Miracle Gro Field (Columbus) Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) Allianz Field (Minnesota) Subaru Park (Philadelphia) Saputo Stadium (Montreal) Citi Field (New York) Geodis Park (Nashville) TQL Stadium (Cincinnati) Exploria Stadium (Orlando)Audi Field (DC United)Yankee Stadium (Yankee Stadium)
However, the map is not yet complete. Due to the structure of MLS’s conferences and schedule, many stadiums have yet to see Leo play or cheer on his goals. Westside venues such as Lumen Field, Providence Park and BMO Stadium still await his visit and his goals.
At 38 years old, Messi continues to expand his achievements in new areas. Now, in April, Inter Miami will host Austin at New Stadium on Saturday the 4th, and will host RB New York in an MLS match on the 11th.
They will then face Colorado at Mile High’s Empower Field on the 18th, and then face Real Salt Lake at America First Field on the 23rd. They close out the month at home against New England on the 26th.
