MLS Youth Shine, Messi Stars in Florida Derby

0:00It's March 2nd, here's your MLS news in two minutes. Major League Soccer's second matchday delivered early drama and rivalries highlighted by the Florida Derby where Inter Miami came from, two goals down, to beat Orlando City, four to two. Lionel Messi star with two second half goals, including a late-free kick right in front of the home fans sealing the comeback win. Meanwhile, youth movements stole the show across the league. Red Bull, New York sits perfect at two wins and zero losses, starting the youngest lineups in MLS, with 17-year-old Julian Hall scoring three. Goals and two games in 16-year-old Audrey Memehri, providing key assists in their one-nothing victory over New England. The trend continued elsewhere, as Colorado rapids 18-year-old Lucas Harrington netted the clincher in a two-nothing win over Portland. Short-handed real salt lake leaned on teenagers like Aiden Hezokani and Xavier Gozo to edge Seattle, two to one.

1:00New signings made impacts too, with Timo Werner assisting the winner off the bench in San Jose earthquakes as two-nothing shut out of Atlanta, keeping them unbeaten to top the West with a plus-five goal difference. L.A.F.C. dominated Houston, two-nothing, powered by long-range strikes amid red cards. Out West, powerhouse's held firm, as Vancouver thrashed Toronto three-nothing, and L.A.Gaotsie surged with new strikers while Klaus bagging three goals in. Two matches, including a brace versus Charlotte, proving a smart pivot after their playmakers injury. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S.O.L.I.