FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi is after another trophy.

You almost expect to read that sentence, considering how prolific the Argentine forward has been during his career.

He has lifted league trophies in Spain and France, won the FIFA World Cup and the Copa América with Argentina, and with Inter Miami has celebrated a Leagues Cup crown and secured the Supporters’ Shield. He's won the Ballon d’Or eight times, six weeks ago earned the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi, and is favored to soon repeat as Landon Donovan MLS MVP.

But he doesn't have an MLS Cup on his extensive résumé, something that could change in Saturday's championship match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium (2:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ; FOX, FOX Deportes; TSN, RDS).

To raise

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