The Team of the Matchday in MLS featured Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Julian Gressel in the starting eleven, with coach Tata Martino also included. The defensive lineup comprised Sean Johnson, Aaron Herrera, Miles Robinson, and Noah Eile. The midfield featured Gressel alongside Andres Gomez, Lucho Acosta, and Celio Pompeu, while Joseph Paintsil joined the former Barcelona forwards to complete the ɑttɑϲking lineup.

Inter Miami has attracted significant attention from the beginning of the season, primarily due to their star acquisitions in the last season and a half. The Herons have made a praiseworthy start, securing two victories and a draw, the latter featuring a late equalizer from Messi against LA Galaxy.

Messi earned a spot in the previous Team of the Matchday after featuring twice in that position. Alongside him was goalkeeper Drake Callender, who secured a clean sheet against Real Salt Lake and made eight saves against LA Galaxy, including stopping a penalty by Riqui Puig.

Messi and his teammates face a significant challenge in their upcoming fixture as they confront Nashville in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16 away from home on Thursday, March 7. Following this, they will resume MLS action against Montreal on Sunday, March 10.