Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi Nominated For MLS Newcomer

Yes, he only played in six matches, but is that really a big deal for Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to be named a finalist for Major League Soccer’s Newcomer of the Year?

ByMatthew Clark|

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the MLS Newcomer of the Year for 2023. | Matt Kelley/GettyImages

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If you really think about it, being a newcomer is exactly that… being new to something.

For Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi it’s kind of the definition of his first “season” in Major League Soccer.

Now that the Herons are out of playoff contention, the focus is on season hardware for players.

Let’s get into it.

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