Lionel Messi earns MLS honors after brace vs. Orlando City, nears Landon Donovan record

With his brace against Orlando City, Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was honored by MLS, moving him closer to a record held by Landon Donovan.

Lionel Messi continues to raise the bar in MLS, and his starring role in Inter Miami‘s stunning comeback against Orlando City in the Florida Derby was no exception. After scoring a brace in the 4-2 victory, the Argentine received a league honor that moves him ever closer to a record held by USMNT legend Landon Donovan.

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