Inter Miami drew 2-2 with MLS-leaders Nashville SC in a top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash. Lionel Messi extended his remarkable scoring streak against Nashville, netting his 17th goal in 14 games since joining Miami in 2023. Messi curled in a superb strike in the 62nd minute, giving Inter a 2-1 lead. Earlier, Nashville's Sam Surridge opened the scoring in the fourth minute. Miami equalized when a Messi corner led to an own goal by Nashville defender Reed Baker-Whiting. Despite Messi hitting the bar and post, and combining with former Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul for his goal, Miami failed to secure the win. Sam Surridge scored an injury-time equalizer, snatching a point for Nashville. The result leaves Inter Miami nine points behind Nashville with nine regular season games remaining. Goalkeeper Brian Schwake and defender Jeisson Palacios were also involved.