Alexey Miranchuk scored on a booming shot in the 84th minute to give Atlanta United a 2-2 tie with MLS-leading Inter Miami, which brought on Lionel Messi as a substitute.

Lionel Messi’s return to action could see him play limited minutes in Inter Miami’s match Wednesday against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

With Lionel Messi back in the team, can the Herons edge closer to the single-season MLS points record at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

With Lionel Messi in tow but a host of other players missing, a banged-up Inter Miami limps to Atlanta United hoping to secure their place atop the Supporters' Shield race.

The key to Atlanta's Miami rematch is newly signed designated player Aleksei Miranchuk from Russia. He arrived in July from Europa League champion Atalanta but has yet to make much of an impact with the team.

After registering two goals and an assist on his return against Philadelphia Union the Argentine is making up for lost time in MLS.

A 2-0 defeat versus Nashville SC this past weekend has the Five Stripes two points below DC United with a game in hand, while the Herons are seven points clear of the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Supporters' Shield race, coming from behind to defeat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 on Saturday.

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Lionel Messi is not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s game at Atlanta United ATLANTA — Lionel Messi was not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s game at Atlanta United on Wednesday night. With the Herons playing their second of three games within a week,

Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.