Lionel Messi made an immediate impact for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night, with what became the winning goal in a 2-1 victory that lifted the Herons into first place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.

Lionel Messi got started quickly after returning from injury. The Inter Miami star returned from two weeks out with an adductor strain Saturday, subbing into the game in the 55th minute against the Philadelphia Union. Two minutes later he had his second goal of the MLS season.

Lionel Messi took just two minutes to score and netted the eventual winning goal as Inter Miami CF defeated the Philadelphia Union 2–1 on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the goals just minutes after entering the game.

Lionel Messi got in as a substitute, and 2 minutes in the game he scored a tremendous goal for Inter Miami against Philadelphia Union for the MLS.

After Lionel Messi missed the recent CONMEBOL double-header, fans are now left wondering if he will feature in Inter Miami’s clash with the Philadelphia Union. While his status remains uncertain, head coach Javier Mascherano has already hinted at the possibility of Messi having some playing time.

Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the season only two minutes after his entrance as a second-half substitute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.