Inter Miami CF have had plenty of success since signing Lionel Messi in 2023, but they play their most significant games of their Messi-era over the next two weeks, taking on Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals .

With a dagger in the 85th minute from Sebastian Berhalter, the Vancouver Whitecaps are one step closer to their first appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup final in club history after defeating Inter Miami 2-0 in front of a record crowd of more than 53,

Lionel Messi and his Herons take on MLS' points leader in Vancouver. The first leg is Thursday and the second leg is next week in Miami.