This article was originally published on www.si.com as Inter Miami Sign Argentina U-20 Talent to Bolster Attack for MLS Cup Run. Inter Miami announced the signing of Mateo Silvetti from Newell’s Old Boys on Friday, signing the Argentine to a long-term contract.

Messi returned last weekend in a substitute role, scoring the go-ahead goal and assisting on another tally in a 3-1 win at home over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Inter Miami announced the rescheduling of its MLS match against the Chicago Fire due to its qualification for the final stages of the Leagues Cup.

Inter Miami make a trip to the American capital to take on D.C. United as the Herons look to surge up the MLS Eastern Conference standings.

The Florida Derby goes international on Wednesday evening, when Inter Miami CF host Orlando City for a spot in the League Cup 2025 final.

Lionel Messi, who returned from a hamstring injury to lead Inter Miami to victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy last weekend, was not at training on Tuesday morning. His status for Wednesday’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres is unknown. Coach Javier Mascherano is expected to provide an update at a pre-game media conference after training.

If the talented teenager does make the move to MLS, he could potentially slot-in on the right wing, replacing the currently struggling Tadeo Allende. Silvetti would be joining Lionel Messi, another former Newell’s academy player, in the heart of Miami’s attack.

Without their star Argentine playmaker, Inter Miami made use of home-field advantage and beat Tigres 2-1 in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. Lionel Messi had a knock and couldn't play in the pivotal match, with Luis Suarez being supported by three attacking midfielders in Rodrigo De Paul, Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia.

But Inter Miami are unlike any club MLS has seen since its inaugural season 28 years ago. Their success won’t be measured based solely on what they do on the pitch.