Lionel Messi provided assists for both of Inter Miami's goals, including the stoppage-time winner, as the Herons edged past Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup group-stage opener on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale,

Despite not having a preseason, De Paul impressed with his sharp passing—completing 54 out of 58 attempts—and was involved in the build-up to both the near goal by Messi and the game-winner by Marcelo Weigandt.