“Messi & Co.," part of the Five Reasons Sports Network, is a podcast that delves deep into the captivating journey of one of the greatest players of all time, Lionel Messi, as he ignites the MLS stage with Inter Miami CF. With our diverse panel of contributors, the podcast will explore the wider implications of Messi’s presence, including increased fan engagement, the growth of soccer culture in Miami, and how he will transform the dynamics within Inter Miami CF and MLS.
Ashley, Austin and Gian discuss their highlights and lowlights of the Sunshine Clásico between Orlando City and Inter Miami, which remains with a really good possibility of making the playoffs, as they look forward to the US Open Cup final on Wednesday at DRV PNK Stadium Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join hosts Ashley and Gian as they preview Inter Miami’s upcoming match against in-state rival Orlando City. How will IMCF stack up without their new big 3? How will this impact the playoff push? Listen now to find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ashley and Gian discuss Messi’s early departure against Toronto FC and his status for Wednesday night’s U.S. Open Cup Final. Is Messi injured? How severe is it? What has Tata said regarding Messi’s status? This an more on tonight’s episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ashley, Austin and Gian discuss Messi and Alba leaving the game in the first half, and Inter Miami finding the way to rout Toronto FC 4-0 without two of its key players on the pitch. What's next for our number 10 and our left back? Will they be back on time for next Wednesday's final? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
On this episode of Messi and Co., the hosts discussed a variety of topics concerning Lionel Messi and Tata Martino, as a prepared statement was released earlier this week in relation to Messi’s status for upcoming matches. They also discussed predicted lineups for the upcoming match against Toronto and give their predictions as to how the 90 minutes will unfold. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
¿Cómo se sintieron tras la derrota del pasado sábado? ¿Preocupados por lo que vieron del Inter Miami sin Lionel Messi en cancha? Alejandro Villegas lo comenta en Messi & Co. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ashley and Giancarlo go through what went wrong for Inter Miami after starting ahead in Atlanta with a Leonardo Campana golazo, and ending up losing 5-2 against Atlanta United. Inter Miami missed Messi... and so much more... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of Lionel Messi returning to Inter Miami from international break and how it will impact the upcoming match between Miami and Atlanta. Plus, they try to predict how Tata Martino will line up his side against Atlanta, with a focus on the Campana/Martinez striker debate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Inter Miami came back after an early goal caused by a Callender error thanks to two Leo Campana goals and a heads up play by Sergio Busquets tha led to a Facu Farías goal to take three very important points! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Messi and Co., the hosts discuss all of Inter Miami‘s players out on international duty, including Messi‘s performance against Ecuador, and his stunning free kick goal. They also go over what the game plan and lineup should be for Inter Miami without some of their key players, including Lionel Messi, Josef Martinez, and more, in Saturday’s matchup against Sporting KC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Ashley, Gian and Alejandro go over Inter Miami's win against LAFC after a tough first half in which Drake Callender made great saves to keep the score tied. The golazo by Facu Farías, and the two assists by Leo Messi in the second half to close it out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Messi and Co. hosts break down Inter Miami CF’s upcoming matchup against LAFC and especially whether or not they believe it’s a must win game. Where does Tata Martino go in terms of personnel? Can Messi get back on the score sheet? All that, and much more with LAFC Beat Writer Justin Ruderman to go over everything you need to know before the game. Check Justin's work here: https://substack.com/profile/6862060-justin-ruderman Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...
Giancarlo y Alejandro comentan lo importante que es para una franquicia conseguir su primer título, y el efecto Messi, que ya comienza a rendir frutos en el Inter Miami. Además, repasamos lo que nos gustó y no nos gustó del empate sin goles ante Nashville. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Austin, Gian and Alejandro discuss what went on in Inter Miami's 0-0 tie against Nashville, in an off night for most of the squad. Fans celebrated the Leagues Cup championship, and then left wanting more. Messi almost won it at the end, even though he didn't have a great match. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hosts Ashley and Gian discuss Messi and Inter Miami’s first official trophy presentation, the highly anticipated Nashville SC rematch, and the formula for Inter Miami to make the MLS playoffs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Alejandro Villegas repasa el comunicado del Inter Miami CF sobre el comienzo de la construcción en el Miami Freedom Park, que terminará de cumplir una promesa que ya tiene años en el sur de Florida. Un estadio de la MLS en Miami, y no en las afueras de la ciudad. Lionel Messi tiene contrato hasta finales de 2025. ¿Lo veremos jugar en este estadio? ¿Estará listo a tiempo? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Immediately, following the final whistle in New Jersey, the Messi and Co. crew, give their live reactions to the 2-0 result. They also discuss what does team looked like with and without Lionel Messi on the pitch as he came on as a substitute in the 60th minute for his debut in the league. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Ahead of Lionel Messi‘s long-awaited MLS debut, the hosts, Austin, Ashley, and Gian, discuss whether or not they believe the Argentinian will start or even be playing this match. What does Tata Martino have to do to try and gain three points ahead of their potentially excruciating playoff push? Listen for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Gian and Austin talk about the rotations done by Tata Martino to face FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup semifinals and what the plan should be going forward. When will Messi & Co rotate? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Another thriller that ended up in a penalty shootout took Leo Messi and Inter Miami to the US Open Cup final after beating a tough FC Cincinnati side. Austin, Gian and Ashley go through another Inter Miami epic night, thanks to two assists by Leo Messi, two goals by Leonardo Campana when everything seemed lost, and another Callender night to remember in the PKs! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mónica Lebro y Alejandro Villegas repasan todo lo que se vivió en la final de la Leagues Cup entre el Nashville y el Inter Miami. El golazo de Messi, el sufrimiento de la segunda mitad, el gol fallido de Campana y los penales que todos recordaremos siempre. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Messi and Co., Ashley, Austin, and Alejandro discuss the meaning of Messi’s impact on MLS and soccer in North America immediately following winning the Leagues Cup trophy. Then, Austin adds some critical analysis on the team and hosts a discussion with Alejandro and Ashley on realistic expectations for Inter Miami going forward. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Ashley, Gian and Alejandro go live from The Tank Brewing right after Inter Miami won 10-9 in PKs after tying 1-1 in 90 minutes in the Leagues Cup final against Nashville. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Messi and Co., the hosts put on a full Leagues Cup Final preview ahead of Messi and Inter Miami’s matchup against Nashville SC on Saturday night. Gian, Austin, and Ashley are joined by Ben Wright of MLS and Broadway Sports Media to get the Nashville perspective on the game, and they all discuss specifics on how the match may end up. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Austin, Gian and Alejandro go over Lionel Messi's press conference before the Leagues Cup final against Nashville SC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Lionel Messi tiene menos de un mes en el Inter Miami y ya el impacto deportivo ha sido claro. 9 goles y un cambio de actitud y resultados inmediato. Alejandro Villegas lo comenta en Messi & Co. Cortesía de Lacquaazurra.com, Mozaics.com y Aggressive Insurance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ashley, Austin and Gian review Inter Miami's win against Philadelphia Union that gives them a Concachampions berth and the possibility of winning the first important franchise's title on Saturday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Messi and Co., Gian, Ashley, and Austin discuss their thoughts on Miami’s new young signings who have just arrived in South Florida, Tomas Aviles and Facundo Farias, and how they fit in to Tata Martino’s current side. David Malanda Jr. from Philadelphia also joins to discuss the excitement in the state of Pennsylvania for the upcoming match, along with some in depth analysis on the game itself. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...
Inter Miami didn't show his best play, but somehow ended up winning 4-0 against Charlotte FC to advance to the Leagues Cup semifinals, which will take place on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Union. Lionel Messi scored the team's fourth goal. Giancarlo and Austin break down what happened at DRV PNK Stadium. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
On this episode, Gian and Austin invite Roberto Rojas of DAZN and Lower Limit Futbol + Guarani Vision to discuss Miami’s new midfielder Diego Gomez and how he fits under Tata Martino and into the Inter Miami midfield. A quick Charlotte preview and a roundup of Thursday’s press conference is also covered. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
