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Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history

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Inter Miami loses to Atlanta United in MLS Cup playoff playoff game.

The result is a massive blow to Miami 's chances of hosting the MLS Cup .

Atlanta 's triumph is easily the biggest shock in MLS postseason history.

Only four teams in the last 20 years have managed to pull off a Supporters Shield / MLS Cup double.

Atlanta defeated Inter Miami 2-1 in the MLS Cup semifinal to win MLS Cup .

Dax McCarty and Brad Guzan were key architects of Atlanta 's win.

The Herons seemed to have difficulty wrapping their collective head around the fact that this wasn't enough to be crowned league champion.

Miami manager Gerardo Martino says the club will try again next year .