Lionel Messi tracker: Schedule, how to watch Inter Miami CF in 2023

MLS regular season: When Messi joined Inter Miami, they sat 15th in the Eastern Conference standings and needed to make up a 12-point gap to reach the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. The top nine teams qualify for the playoffs, and the field is locked in after Decision Day on Oct. 21. If Miami qualify, they’d start the chase toward MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 9. 

Leagues Cup: Messi made his Inter Miami debut in this World Cup-style tournament between all 47 MLS and Liga MX teams, who are pausing domestic competition to compete. The top two teams in each group reach the knockout stage, which culminates in an Aug. 19 final. 

US Open Cup: Messi and Inter Miami visit Supporters’ Shield-leading FC Cincinnati in the tournament semifinals on Aug. 23. With second hosting priority, they could host the Sept. 27 final if Houston Dynamo FC defeat Real Salt Lake in the other semifinal.