Last season, Inter Miami was shockingly eliminated in the first round, but is now only one win away from reaching the MLS final.
Away against Cincinnati, Lionel Messi opened the scoring after 19 minutes. He then provided three assists as compatriots Mateo Silvetti and Tadeo Allende (two goals) netted.
The 38-year-old star is now up to a total of twelve playoff points (six goals and six assists), which is a new MLS record, according to news agency NTB.
In the semifinals, New York City awaits, who beat Philadelphia Union 1–0.
