This year was a bittersweet season for Inter Miami. While they managed to lift the MLS Supporters’ Shield with a record of 74 points, the Herons lost their chance to win the MLS Cup after they endured a 3-2 defeat in Game 3 against Atlanta United.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock elimination in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs on Saturday, losing 3-2 to No. 9 seed Atlanta United on home soil in the best-of-three series decider.