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Lionel Messi's star power, San Jose's hot start & more from Matchday 3 | MLSSoccer.com
- Lionel Messi’s magnetism helps DC United sell out a game against Inter Miami at a new venue, boosting attendance and visibility.
- San Jose Earthquakes upset Philadelphia Union 1-0, signaling Bruce Arena’s early-season positive impact in Bay Area.
- Real Salt Lake leaned on teenage contributors Aiden Hezarkhani, Zavier Gozo, and Luca Moisa to secure a 3-2 road win at Atlanta United.
- Vancouver Whitecaps extended their form with a 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers, led by Berhalter, Blackmon, and White.
- Colorado Rapids beat LA Galaxy 4-1 at home, leveraging altitude and a high-energy performance to start MD3 strong.
- New York Red Bulls saw a contrasting day as CF Montréal balanced a rally with a late brace by Wiki Carmona against his former club.
- Orlando City and Philadelphia face early-season struggles with winless runs, signaling a test for Gregg Berhalter’s MLS teams.
- MLS continues to showcase a mix of veteran leadership and rising youth talent across MD3 matchups.
- The MD3 round-up confirms Messi’s ongoing influence on attendance and marketability within MLS.
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