Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Orlando at home in May, and since then, had lost just two of 16 games, and one of those was to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup. Mascherano’s team overcame its spring funk and reached the knockout round of the Club World Cup and the Leagues Cup.

Lionel Messi’s injury in the game against Club Necaxa last week concerned many fans as he left the pitch in the 11th minute. He missed the game against PumasUNAM, and now the Herons return to MLS action.

Lionel Messi won’t be on the pitch for Inter Miami when they take on Orlando City SC in MLS regular-season action on Sunday.