Columbus Crew's Cucho Hernandez, left, keeps the ball away from Inter Miami's Jordi Alba during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

FILE - D.C. United forward Christian Benteke celebrates his goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS soccer match, May 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after being stripped of the ball against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (9) runs with the ball as New England Revolution midfielder Brandon Bye (15) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)