Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba each had one goal and one assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday night at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Ian Fray also scored a goal for Inter Miami and Oscar Ustari made five saves.

The goal was Messi’s 20th in MLS play, one behind league leader Sam Surridge of Nashville SC. He has 20 in 21 matches this season after striking for 20 in 19 MLS contests last season.

Miami (14-6-7, 49 points) is tied with the Columbus Crew for the fifth-most points in the Eastern Conference.

Obed Vargas scored for Seattle (12-8-9, 45 points), which is in fourth place in the West.

Stefan Frei made five saves for the Sounders.

Seattle dominated Miami 3-0 in a contentious Leagues Cup final on Aug. 31, but Miami controlled play this time.

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