MLS: Lionel Messi Scores As Inter Miami Beat Philadelphia Union 2-1, Go Top of Eastern Conference

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi salutes fans at the end of an MLS soccer match against Philadelphia Union in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez takes a spill as he vies for the ball with Philadelphia Union midfielders Indiana Vassilev (19) and Danley Jean Jacques (21) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets, right, collides with Philadelphia Union defender Ian Glavinovich during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Philadelphia Union in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Philadelphia Union defender Nathan Harriel controls the ball over Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, runs to score his side's second goal past Philadelphia Union defender Ian Glavinovich during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre, center, controls the ball through Inter Miami defenders Maximiliano Falcon (37) and Jordi Alba (18) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques, right, heads the ball past Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, center, passes to midfielder Robert Taylor (16), who scores the side's first goal, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor, center, celebrates scoring his side's first goal with teammates midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, left, and defender Jordi Alba during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.