“In Leo's case, if Leo is fine and doesn't have any problems, obviously my idea is always to let him play, because we know that if there's anyone who knows how to manage himself on the pitch and know...

Messi has at least one goal in five straight games. He has 14 goals — second in MLS to Nashville's Sam Surridge (16) — and seven assists in 15 regular-season matches.

Messi's scoring streak is the latest of a number of MLS records broken by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.