If you’re wondering when soccer legend Lionel Messi will step on the pitch in Austin, you might be in for a long wait thanks to the way MLS decides the schedule.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
to start paying attention to Major League Soccer. If you’re wondering when the legendary forward will step on the pitch in Austin, you might be in for a long wait thanks to the way MLS decides the schedule.There are two long-shot ways Messi would play a home match in Austin this year. The first is if Austin FC hosts the MLS Cup Final against Inter Miami. Neither Austin nor Miami have looked like potential finalists this year.
Both teams would then need to survive three rounds of playoffs and make it to the final. Austin needs more points in the regular season than Miami to host the final. It’s possible, but a long shot.The top soccer leagues in North America will take a break next month to allow their teams to compete against each other in the Leagues Cup. MLS teams will play teams from the Mexican Liga MX. Messi’s first match for Miami will be against Cruz Azul on July 21.
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