Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action Saturday, coming on in the second half as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew.

Messi, who had been on World Cup duty with Argentina two weeks prior, was welcomed back by the fans at Miami's Nu Stadium, but could not mark his return with a goal, twice shooting wide.

Uruguayan Luis Suarez scored his seventh goal in his last four games to put Miami 1-0 up in the 16th minute.

Miami's former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro scored an own goal in the 34th minute, drawing Columbus level at 1-1.

Suarez provided the assist for Noah Allen to head Miami into a 2-1 half-time lead.

But midfielder Brais Mendez, making his Columbus debut after arriving from Real Sociedad in Spain, curled in a second equalizer from an 84th-minute free-kick.

The result ended Miami's six-match winning streak and kept them in second place in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville, who drew 2-2 at DC United.

Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps remain level at the top of the Western Conference after they drew 1-1 at Vancouver's BC Place.

Son Heung-min extended his scoring streak since the MLS resumed after the World Cup to four goals in four matches as he put Los Angeles ahead in the 37th minute.

But Vancouver's German star Thomas Mueller converted a 76th-minute penalty.

The result was Inter Miami's first draw since the restart of the league, a far cry from their six-game winning streak before Saturday's match.

And Inter Miami will have to regroup quickly, as they travel to Dallas next week to face FC Dallas.

Suarez, who has been in a hot streak, has been scoring goals for his team whenever they need them.

His goal helped Inter Miami take an early lead, and he provided an assist for Noah Allen in the first half.

The 34-year-old Suarez, who played for Barcelona, had a goal-scoring spree in the World Cup, scoring six goals in a single round.

Suarez has been a key player for Inter Miami, and his performances have drawn the attention of fans worldwide.

His goals and assists have been instrumental in Inter Miami's success, and his return to form is good news for the team.

Suarez's ability to score goals from anywhere on the pitch has made him a nightmare for opposing teams.

And with his experience playing in top leagues, Suarez brings a level of sophistication to Inter Miami's attack.

Suarez's goal was his seventh in his last four matches, a testament to his skill and experience.

Suarez has been Inter Miami's go-to player in recent matches, with his goal-scoring and assisting skills making him a game-changer for the team.

Suarez's goal-scoring sprees have been a hallmark of his career, and he has proven time and again that he can deliver when it matters most.

Suarez's performances have made him a fan favorite, and his contributions to the team have been invaluable.

Suarez's future at Inter Miami looks bright, and fans are eagerly awaiting his next goal.