Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Nashville SC Levels Series Against Messi's Inter Miami 2-1
Imagine a soccer game where two teams, Nashville SC and Inter Miami, are playing a best-of-three series.
Nashville won the first game, but Miami won the second game by a score of 2-1.
Even though Lionel Messi scored a late goal for Miami, it wasn't enough to win the game.
Because Nashville won this game, they now have to play a third and final game to see who moves on in the playoffs.
Another team, Philadelphia Union, already won their playoff series.
A different game between Charlotte FC and New York City FC will also need a third game to decide the winner.
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 2-1 in Game 2 of their MLS Cup playoff series.
First-half goals from Sam Surridge (penalty) and Josh Bauer gave Nashville a 2-0 lead.
Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami in the 89th minute, but it was not enough to secure a tie or win.
The series is now tied 1-1, forcing a decisive Game 3 to be played at Inter Miami's home.
Philadelphia Union advanced to the next round with a 3-0 win, while Charlotte FC forced a Game 3 against New York City FC.
- Who
- Nashville SC and Inter Miami
- What
- Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 2-1 in an MLS Cup playoff match, leveling the series
- When
- November 2, 2025
- Where
- Geodis Park, Tennessee
- Why
- Nashville SC secured a victory to force a decisive Game 3 in their playoff series against Inter Miami.
Nashville SC's Perspective
Inter Miami's Perspective
Series Advantage
Nashville SC's Perspective
Secured a crucial home win to level the series and force a deciding Game 3.
Inter Miami's Perspective
Despite having an initial advantage, failed to close out the series at Nashville and must now win at home.
Game Flow
Nashville SC's Perspective
Dominated the first half with two goals and controlled the match until Messi's late strike.
Inter Miami's Perspective
Faced an early deficit and struggled to break down Nashville's defense despite late pressure and Messi's goal.
- Date
- November 2, 2025
- Location
- Geodis Park, Tennessee, USA
- Match Score
- Nashville SC 2 - 1 Inter Miami
- Playoff Series Status
- Tied 1-1, heading to Game 3
- Other Playoff Results
- Philadelphia Union advanced; Charlotte FC forced Game 3 vs. NYCFC