Lionel Messi continues to make a difference in the MLS. This Sunday he was again chosen as Player of the Week after a brilliant performance for Inter Miami in their 5-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.

The match, played on Saturday in New York, was an offensive demonstration by the Florida team, which recovered from a poor start. The home team opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal from Alexander Hack, but Inter reacted quickly.

Jordi Alba equalized after a masterful pass from Messi, and shortly after, Telasco Segovia scored twice to make it 3-1 before halftime. Already in the second half, the Argentine captain completed the rout with a brace.

Scoring leader and in top form

Messi is going through an exceptional moment. With 18 goals in 18 games this season, he shares the lead in the scoring charts with Nashville SC's Sam Surridge.

Furthermore, he has scored 12 goals in his last seven league games, including six braces, demonstrating his constant influence on Inter Miami's attack. The victory left the team in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 41 points, but with three games less than leader Cincinnati (48 points), whom they will next face.

Messi has been named Player of the Week five times this season, a tally that highlights his immediate impact since his arrival in American soccer.

The team coached by Javier Mascherano is emerging as a strong contender for the Eastern Conference title, especially with Messi so dominant. The All-Star break will serve to recharge, but MLS knows that the world champion is determined to make his mark.