Messi assisted on Tadeo Allende's goal in the 13th minute, and scored a goal in the 15th minute against Columbus backup goalie Nicholas Hagen. He scored his second goal in the 24th minute, marking his second straight match with a brace, giving Inter Miami a 3-0 lead.

Columbus Crew extend their winless streak to six games and mark the first time conceding 5 goals under coach Wilfried Nancy.

Lionel Messi scored for the fifth time in three Major League Soccer matches to put Inter Miami up 3-0 early against the Columbus Crew.