Messi becomes first MLS player with three straight 15-assist seasons

Lionel Messi became the first player in MLS history to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward reached the milestone in a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United.

Messi finished the match with two goals and an assist, scoring in the 56th and 60th minutes. According to MLS, the Argentine now has 23 goals and 15 assists this season.

Inter Miami coach Cristian González said afterward that he was amazed by Messi's performances at 39. The forward leads the scoring race and is in contention for a third consecutive league MVP award.

Russian international Aleksey Miranchuk played the entire match for Atlanta without a goal or an assist.