Overview
- Sam Surridge converted an awarded penalty and Josh Bauer scored to give Nashville a 2-0 lead at GEODIS Park before Lionel Messi pulled one back late.
- Referee Allen Chapman’s penalty decision was upheld by the VAR team, a call that became the match’s key flashpoint.
- The result ties the best‑of‑three series 1-1 after Inter Miami’s 3-1 win in the opener.
- The winner‑take‑all third match will be played next week at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, with Jordi Alba and Rodrigo De Paul available, according to Javier Mascherano.
- The series winner advances to the Eastern Conference semifinals against FC Cincinnati or Columbus Crew.