https://interheron.com/mls-cup-defense-messi-s-mvp-bid-top-inter-miami-s-postseason-storylines-01m7d2kz4wmrInter HeronenMLS Cup defense, Messi's MVP bid top Inter Miami's postseason storylinesMLS,Messi,Inter Miami,MLS Cup2026-11-14T15:02:13Z2026-11-14T15:02:13Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/502/01m7d3jwxq395y0b48yr.jpgInter Miami captain Lionel Messi, a finalist for a third-straight Major League Soccer MVP Award, will lead the Herons' quest to successfully defend their MLS Cup championship.