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MLS Matchday 15 delivered late goals, dramatic twists, and milestones: Nashville SC jumped out front with pace, a storyline around Zaha’s swan song drew attention, Inter Miami’s wild 10-goal clash featured Messi’s final appearance before the World Cup, and late winners like Tillman’s for LAFC over Seattle capped the round, with goal clips and reactions accompanying the coverage.
MLS Power Rankings place Nashville SC and the New England Revolution atop the Eastern Conference, signaling a tight battle for East supremacy as both teams ride strong form into the season with other contenders like NYCFC and Atlanta United in the mix.
MLS Matchday 5 delivered drama as Nashville SC leveled up with a strong win and Charlotte FC broke out, earning Team of the Matchday honors alongside Nashville, with other highlights including Kévin Denkey’s clutch goal for FC Cincinnati.
New York City FC routed Orlando City 5-0, underscoring a weekend of MLS shakeups and lingering Griezmann transfer uncertainty; Nashville SC impressed with Cristian Espinoza scoring on his debut in a 3-1 win over Minnesota; Atlanta United endured their worst start with a 3-2 home defeat to Real Salt Lake; Vancouver Whitecaps crushed Portland 4-1; and Philadelphia Union opened with three straight losses after a 1-0 defeat to San Jose.
The piece analyzes Nashville SC's revamped attacking approach and how Cincinnati responds with tactical fixes, highlighting changes in formation, pressing, and attacking ideas as MLS teams adapt early in the season.
Philadelphia Union made a strong statement by defeating Cincinnati 1-0, showcasing their resilience and ambition to contend for multiple titles, while other teams like Charlotte FC and Nashville SC are experiencing winning streaks and struggles respectively, shaping the competitive landscape of MLS Matchday 31.
MLS Matchday 25 saw standout performances with FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC delivering dominant wins, highlighted by Evander's scoring streak for Cincinnati and Andy Najar’s assists for Nashville, alongside exciting matches across the league including a high-scoring thriller in New York and notable contributions from players like Petar Musa and Myrto Uzuni.
D.C. United fired head coach Troy Lesesne after a 5-2 loss to Nashville SC in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, with the club already lining up a permanent replacement and dismissing top assistant Zach Prince.
Columbus Crew will be without striker Cucho Hernandez for their match against Nashville SC, adding to the absence of three other key players. Hernandez has been a crucial contributor, recording a goal contribution in 10 consecutive matches and scoring 18 goals in his past 20 appearances for the team. The Crew will rely on other forwards to secure a win on the road as they aim to collect three points against Nashville SC, who are also missing key players.
Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC drew 2-2 in the Concacaf Champions Cup, with Luis Suarez scoring in stoppage time and Lionel Messi finding the net shortly after half-time. The teams will face off again in Miami for the second leg. Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice for Nashville, but a goal was disallowed for offside. Messi had several chances and eventually scored, while Nashville announced a contract extension for midfielder Hany Mukhtar before the match.
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, staged a comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup match. Messi scored in the 52nd minute, while Suárez's header in extra time leveled the score. Despite injuries and missing players, Inter Miami's star power prevailed. The second leg will be played at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium.
Nashville SC's early exit from the 2023 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs has left them with a bitter taste, as their scoring woes continued throughout the season. After reaching the Leagues Cup Final in August, the team struggled to find the back of the net, winning only two of their last ten matches and being held scoreless in six of them. Head coach Gary Smith attributed the decline to a drop in form from key player Hany Mukhtar and a lack of consistent goalscorers. Nashville now looks to regroup and refocus for the upcoming season.
Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi, was held to a 0-0 draw by Nashville SC, marking the first time Miami failed to score since Messi's arrival in MLS. Despite several attempts, Messi's magical left boot couldn't find the net, and Miami dropped points in their quest for a playoff spot. The draw leaves Miami 10 points behind the final playoff spot, currently held by the Chicago Fire.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face off against Nashville SC in a rematch of their Leagues Cup final, which Inter Miami won on penalties. Nashville SC seeks revenge while Inter Miami aims to climb back into the MLS Eastern Conference playoff race. Messi is expected to start the game, but he may miss up to three upcoming Inter Miami matches due to national team duties. Inter Miami's chances of making the playoffs are slim, but they still have a chance if they can win at least seven of their remaining 11 games. Construction has also begun on Inter Miami's new stadium, which is set to open in 2025.
Lionel Messi has made a remarkable first impression on Nashville boss after leading Inter Miami to victory in the Leagues Cup. The Argentine, who joined Inter Miami as a free agent, has been described as "unplayable" and "impossible to deal with." Messi has already won silverware with the team and has scored an impressive 10 goals in just seven appearances.