Lionel Messi becomes fastest MLS player to 100 goal contributions
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Updated · MLSsoccer.com · May 9
Lionel Messi becomes fastest MLS player to 100 goal contributions
13 articles · Updated · MLSsoccer.com · May 9
The Inter Miami forward reached the mark in 64 games with one goal and two assists in a 4-2 win at Toronto FC.
Messi's 59 goals and 41 assists since joining Miami in July 2023 broke Sebastian Giovinco's previous MLS record of 95 matches.
The Argentine has already won consecutive MLS MVP awards and, after 12 matchdays in 2026, is among the Golden Boot leaders with nine goals in 11 starts.
Is Inter Miami’s star-studded team a billion-dollar success or doomed to repeat Toronto FC’s historic collapse?
Can a team built on aging legends create long-term success in a league now focused on youth development?
Messi’s 100th MLS Goal Contribution: Record-Breaking Pace, Inter Miami’s Rise, and the League’s World Cup Transformation
Overview
On May 9, 2026, Inter Miami defeated Toronto FC 4-2 in a match that saw Lionel Messi reach his 100th goal contribution in Major League Soccer, achieving this milestone faster than anyone before him. Messi, with 59 goals and 41 assists in just 64 games since joining Inter Miami in July 2023, broke the previous record of 95 games set by Sebastian Giovinco. His ninth goal of the season, set up by De Paul, highlighted his ongoing impact. This achievement not only set a new standard in MLS but also showcased Messi’s remarkable influence on his team and the league.