Lionel Messi made it five goals in three appearances for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round-of-32 on Wednesday.
Both finishes came from close range from the Argentine who made it three wins out of three for a team which was winless in 11 league games before his arrival.
Messi opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Robert Taylor cut in from the left and chipped a perfect ball into the path of the Argentine who cushioned the ball on his chest before volleying home from six yards out.
Another former Barcelona star Jordi Alba made his debut for Miami, coming on as a 64th minute substitute as Gerardo Martino’s team earned a last 16 meeting away to FC Dallas on Sunday.