Head Coach Mascherano and Messi Named to MLS Team of the Matchday

With his brace and three assists to down the Crew, the Argentine maestro became just the second player in MLS history to notch at least five goal contributions in a game multiple times in his career, joining Diego Rossi (two such games each). Additionally, he reached 31 goals to surpass Gonzalo Higuaín (29) for the most MLS regular season goals in Club history. In all, Messi has now tallied a team-leading 10 goals, while also adding six assists in 13 2025 regular season appearances.