Inter Miami CF fell 2-1 on the road tonight against Nashville SC in Game 2 in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series between the sides. Captain Lionel Messi scored the team’s goal at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lineup Notes
Inter Miami took the pitch with Rocco Ríos Novo in goal; Ian Fray, Noah Allen, Maximiliano Falcón, and Jordi Alba made up the back four; Rodrigo De Paul and Sergio Busquets started at the base in midfield, with Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, and Baltasar Rodríguez playing further ahead; Luis Suárez led the team in attack.
Match Action
Nashville SC took the lead in the 9th minute, with Sam Surridge converting from the penalty spot.
Jack Bauer doubled Nashville’s lead in the 45th minute to send the match to the halftime break with a 2-0 scoreline.
Messi cut one back for Inter Miami in the 90th minute for the final 2-1 scoreline, finding the back of the net with a powerful left footed hit from the right end of the box. The goal was Messi’s 32nd this MLS campaign, while the assist on the play was the fifth for De Paul.
Official Watch Party
Inter Miami organized the Club’s official Watch Party presented by Heineken. The first 200 fans to enter the event received a ticket to use in exchange for their choice of a free Heineken beverage. Once the ticket was handed to the bartender, the fan was automatically entered into a special raffle at halftime for a chance to win an exclusive prize! Additionally, fans indulged in an atmosphere fit for our vibrant group of fans, featuring a live DJ and additional fan activations throughout the event.
Next Up
Next, the Round One series will return to Chase Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8 for a winner-takes-all Game 3.
Stats
Possession:
MIA - 40.33%
NSH - 59.77%
Shots:
NSH - 9
MIA - 11
Saves:
NSH - 2
MIA - 3
Corners:
NSH - 6
MIA - 2
Fouls:
NSH - 15
MIA - 10
