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MLS playoffs: Messi assists as Inter Miami beat Miranchuk's Atlanta in first leg

Josef Martínez opens scoring for Atlanta United

Josef Martínez’s opener in the first half was canceled out by Jean Mota before halftime, with Gonzalo Higuaín giving Inter Miami the lead in the second period. Messi produced a fine assist for Leonardo Campana to make it 3-1. Martínez pulled one back late on to give Atlanta hope ahead of next week’s second leg.

Who plays in MLS?

The Major League Soccer, also known as MLS, or simply Soccer in the United States and Canada, is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. The league comprises 28 teams—25 in the United States and 3 in Canada—divided into two conferences: the Eastern and Western Conferences. The regular season runs from March to October, with each team playing 34 matches. The top seven teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs, which culminate in the MLS Cup, the league's championship match.

How many teams are in MLS?

There are 28 teams in Major League Soccer. 25 of these teams are located in the United States, while the other 3 are located in Canada. The league is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each conference has 14 teams.

Who won the last MLS Cup?

FC Cincinnati won the last MLS Cup in 2022, defeating the Philadelphia Union 1-0 in the final. It was Cincinnati's first MLS Cup title in the club's history. Brandon Vazquez scored the only goal of the match in the 59th minute.

Who is the leading scorer in MLS history?

Chris Wondolowski is the leading scorer in MLS history, with 171 goals. He played for the San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, and Seattle Sounders FC during his career. He retired from playing in 2020.