The Kickoff: Hell is Real derby returns, as FC Cincinnati host Columbus Crew, while Lionel Messi's Inter Miami take on red-hot Nashville

Major League Soccer (MLS) Matchday 24 features several key storylines highlighted by GOAL. The marquee match is the "Hell is Real" derby on Saturday, where Supporters' Shield leaders FC Cincinnati host fourth-place Eastern Conference rivals Columbus Crew.

In another significant Eastern Conference clash, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami host Nashville SC. Both teams are among the conference's top sides, and a victory for Nashville SC on the road could be crucial for their Eastern Conference title aspirations.

The Western Conference spotlight falls on Sporting Kansas City hosting the Seattle Sounders. Key to this matchup is Sporting KC's in-form Serbian forward Dejan Joveljic, who aims to continue his goalscoring streak.

These storylines and more are covered in GOAL's weekly preview series, "The Kickoff," which dives into each MLS Matchday.