Lionel Messi's first trip to the MLS playoffs ended in shock disappointment but the World Cup winner has injected new life into Inter Miami and the North American top-flight, even as he finishes his first full season without the league title.

The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'

Happy Veterans Day! The men's international break is officially here, but nor before a thrilling round of playoff action took place in the U.S. over the weekend. I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest. All times U.