It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in their defense of the Supporters' Shield and quest for a first MLS Cup.

Inter Miami won the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One 1-0 at Sporting KC last week. The deciding leg is Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.

Inter Miami will cement their rise to the upper ranks of football this year when the Major League Soccer heavyweights fly the flag on home soil at