Lionel Messi scored his 19th goal of the season for Inter Miami, moving to the top of Major League Soccer's scoring charts, as his team drew 2-2 with league leaders Nashville. Messi's left-footed strike in the 62nd minute put Inter Miami ahead 2-1, but Nashville's Sam Surridge leveled the score with his second goal in stoppage time, maintaining Nashville's unbeaten record against Miami this season. The draw preserved Nashville's nine-point lead over second-placed Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference. Nashville initially led through Surridge, assisted by Andy Najar, before Reed Baker-Whiting's own goal equalized for Miami. Messi's goal came from a Rodrigo De Paul pass. Inter Miami had sought revenge after a 1-4 loss and CONCACAF Champions Cup elimination by Nashville. Nashville next plays Chicago Fire, while Inter Miami hosts Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.