Messi scores four goals as MLS Matchday 23 features key performances

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami CF to a 7-1 victory over CF Montréal on Matchday 23, scoring four times to reach 18 goals this season. Elsewhere, Cavan Sullivan scored for the Philadelphia Union in a 3-1 win at Red Bull New York to match a league record for goal contributions by a teenager. Nashville SC solidified their place as Supporters' Shield leaders with a 4-0 win against FC Cincinnati. Other matches saw Carles Gil lead the New England Revolution to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew, while Dejan Joveljić recorded a brace in his Seattle Sounders FC debut. Reggie Cannon secured the lone goal in the Colorado Rapids' 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake, and Charlotte FC secured a 2-0 result over Atlanta United.

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