USMNT goalkeeper Drake Callender and Lionel Messi were both named in the MLS Team of the Matchday Monday for Inter Miami.

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• Messi and Callender named to MLS Team of Matchday
• Inter Miami drew 1-1 with LA Galaxy
• Argentine scored late goal, while goalkeeper saved penalty

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  A 92nd-minute equalizer from Messi secured Inter Miami a draw Sunday evening, while early on, goalkeeper Drake Callender made a brilliant penalty kick save to keep the match scoreless 10-minutes into the match. Both heroic efforts were rewarded Monday, with recognition by the league.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Messi's heroics saved the Herons a point late, but that doesn't happen if Callender doesn't make his important save early on. The USMNT shotstopper was brilliant all evening, making two more crucial saves throughout the night. Meanwhile, the Galaxy's Riqui Puig also found himself a spot on the team – even though his penalty attempt was saved.

  The entire MLS Team of the Matchday saw nine different teams sport a player, with Inter Miami being the only club that had two.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Sunday saw Callender make his first penalty kick save since last Summer's Leagues Cup, where he denied Atlanta United's Thiago Almada from the spot.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?

  The Herons take on Orlando City at the weekend in their third match of the season. It will be a battle for South Florida as Inter Miami host the Lions in a rivalry match.

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