WHAT HAPPENED? Messi was not in the squad for Inter Miami's 3-2 victory over Sporting KC, while the Argentine star helped his home team win against Ecuador. However, his teammates stepped up in his absence, with Leonardo Campana scoring twice and Facundo Farias also scoring a big goal.

These two have been named in the MLS Official Team of the Week, and they are joined by Sergio Busquets, DeAndre Yedlin and Gerardo "Tata" Martino after Inter Miami continued to hang on even without the legend their star. 

OVERVIEW: The win means a lot to Inter Miami as the club is pushing for an unlikely playoff spot. With three points this weekend, the Herons are just six points out of ninth place in the East for the final playoff spot.

However, they will have to overcome five teams to get it as they look to escape the bottom of the Eastern Conference. 

WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR MIAMI? Next up for the club is a clash with Atlanta United, who enter the weekend in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.