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.

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 1, 2025

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...