The Herons had to have this game to boost their chances of advancing, and it was Messi, of course, who delivered

Inter Miami's homegrown trio of Noah Allen, Ian Fray and Benjamin Cremaschi delivered under pressure Thursday in Atlanta.

With chants of “Messi! Messi!” rocking Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 37-year-old Argentine star's left-footed blast cleared the wall and sailed into the top right corner.