Overview
- Inter Miami and Nashville drew 2-2 after Sam Surridge scored a stoppage-time equaliser that denied Miami a win at Nu Stadium.
- Lionel Messi’s curled finish was his 99th goal for Inter Miami and moved him to the top of the 2026 MLS scoring chart on 19 goals.
- The draw left Nashville nine points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference with nine regular-season matches remaining.
- Inter Miami’s inconsistent run continued, with the club having won few recent games and operating under interim coach Guillermo Hoyos while new coach Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez waits for a work visa.
- Messi’s strong record against Nashville — cited as 17 goals in 14 matches by one source — underlines his personal impact even as Miami risk losing ground in the Supporters’ Shield race and face pressure in upcoming fixtures.