Messi and Inter Miami host the Portland Timbers

Inter Miami CF (7-2-4, first in the Eastern Conference) host the Portland Timbers (4-6-2, 13th in the Western Conference) on Sunday May 16, 2026, in their first meeting of the season. Lionel Messi enters the match in strong form after scoring three goals against Cincinnati, bringing his season total to 12 goals as Miami leads MLS with 31 goals scored. Portland's Kevin Kelsy leads the Timbers with five goals, as the visiting side ranks eighth in Western Conference scoring with 21 goals.