Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi, alongside forwards Luis Suárez and Germán Berterame, has been named to the Major League Soccer Team of the Matchday presented by Audi for matchday 31 of the 2026 regular season. Their selections follow Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory over Atlanta United FC on Saturday.
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Messi, earning his 12th TOTM selection this regular season, scored two goals and provided an assist against Atlanta. His goals came in the 56th and 60th minutes, demonstrating quick build-up play. He also achieved a significant milestone by recording an assist on the first goal, becoming the first player in MLS history to register at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons. He has now accumulated 25 goals and 15 assists in 27 appearances this season, leading the race for the 2026 MLS Golden Boot.
Suárez received his sixth TOTM selection this season after contributing two assists. He set up Berterame's opening goal in the 45th minute and provided a precise pass that led to Messi's second goal. With these assists, Suárez has reached 100 goal contributions for Inter Miami, becoming just the second player in club history to achieve this feat. He has tallied 15 goals and 12 assists in 26 appearances.
Berterame was recognized for the second time this season, scoring and assisting in the match. He opened the scoring with a header in the 45th minute and assisted Messi shortly after. Berterame's totals now stand at nine goals and 10 assists in 26 appearances this season.
### 2026 Inter Miami Team of the Matchday Honorees:
- Matchday 6: Leo Messi
- Matchday 8: Leo Messi
- Matchday 11: Leo Messi
- Matchday 14: Leo Messi
- Matchday 16 / 17: Luis Suárez
- Matchday 18: Luis Suárez
- Matchday 19: Luis Suárez
- Matchday 25: Casemiro
- Matchday 26: Leo Messi
- Matchday 30: Dayne St. Clair and Rodrigo De Paul
- Matchday 31: Leo Messi, Luis Suárez, and Germán Berterame