VIDEO: Lionel Messi back on the scoresheet for Inter Miami in loss to Atlanta United

Lionel Messi bagged his 11th goal of the MLS season Wednesday evening, firing home a low-driven effort in a loss to Atlanta United.

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• Miami falls to Atlanta 3-1
• Messi scores 11th of MLS season
• Herons hosting first of two games in 4 days

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Argentine cut in on his left foot, took one touch and let go a belter of a low-driven effort, finding the bottom corner of the net. It was his 11th goal of the MLS season.

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  The Argentine's goal brought them back into the match in the second half, making it 2-1 in the 62nd minute. They had conceded two prior, with both goals being shots from outside the box by Georgia international Saba Lobzhanidze.

  The Herons couldn't fight back, though, as Jamal Thiare scored to make it 3-1, leading Atlanta to victory.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MIAMI?

  The Herons take on St. Louis CITY SC Saturday evening at Chase Stadium. They'll invite the Western Conference side over to their ground as they look to continue their hot May form.