On the one hand, what this means is that MLS is not, by any reasonable definition of the word, a professional soccer league while Messi is playing in it. It is Messi’s version of the Eras Tour, where he goes from city to city playing the hits to rapturous crowds.

FC Cincinnati remains undefeated at home after its 3-1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday. The Orange and Blue now sit 8 points above second place New England in the Supporters’ Shield standings going into the Leagues Cup break