Messi sparks Inter Miami comeback; doubts grow over Tata Martino

Matchday 2 in MLS delivered a mix of expected results and notable shifts. Inter Miami trailed early against Orlando City before Lionel Messi came alive in the second half, dropping deeper to influence play and score Miami's first with a curling strike from outside the box before adding a late fourth to seal the comeback.

Atlanta United, however, left more questions than answers. Tata Martino warned of a tricky second act when he returned, but after two games his side remain goalless and struggled to threaten San Jose, putting just one shot on target on Saturday; the balance and defensive frailties that were expected to be addressed still look to need work.

Youth and fresh arrivals provided positives elsewhere. Julian Hall has started two and already scored three for the New York Red Bulls, vindicating Michael Bradley's trust in the academy, while Timo Werner impressed on his San Jose debut by stretching defenses from the right and supplying a key assist.

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