Moreira's Crew suffered a similar fate to Inter Miami in the playoffs. As the defending MLS Cup champions and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, Columbus got upset in a 2-0 series sweep by No. 7 New York Red Bulls.

The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock elimination in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs on Saturday, losing 3-2 to No. 9 seed Atlanta United on home soil in the best-of-three series decider.