Lionel Messi didn't travel to Houston. No matter, Luis Suárez chipped in a goal and three assists to power Miami to the top of our Power Rankings.

Key in the win over Houston Dynamo. Despite not having Lionel Messi, Inter Miami achieved a 4-1 victory over Houston Dynamo with a brace from Venezuelan Telasco Segovia, a goal (and three assists) from Uruguayan Luis Suarez and one from Argentine Tadeo Allende.

Lionel Messi did not travel to Houston for Inter Miami’s game against the Dynamo on Sunday night, as coach Javier Mascherano chose to keep him home to let the 37-year-old Argentine captain rest ahead of a crowded schedule over the next few weeks.

Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a masterful strike in the 19th minute, and Inter Miami beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s first round.

In an unexpected twist, the Houston Dynamo were left apologizing to fans after Lionel Messi, the iconic World Cup winner, was absent from Inter Miami's squad for their Major League Soccer match on Sunday.

LIONEL Messi and Luis Suarez have both been FINED for “violating” a little known MLS rule. The Inter Miami duo were hit with an undisclosed fine for their actions during a 2-2 draw