St. Louis City fans celebrate a goal by Cedric Teuchert as Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp pauses during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi greets a fan as he comes off the field after his team's 1-0 win over Toronto FC in an MLS soccer match in Toronto Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi arrives for an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with his teammates during a ceremony for winning the Supporters' Shield after an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)