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Nashville SC Tops Inter Miami, Game 3 Set for Nov 8

11/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 2-1 on November 1, 2025, at GEODIS Park, forcing a decisive Game 3 in the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff series.
Sam Surridge opened scoring with a ninth-minute penalty.
Josh Bauer scored before halftime for Nashville.
Lionel Messi scored in the 90th minute, but the comeback failed.
They meet again on November 8, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale for a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer (MLS) was established in 1995 as a requirement for the U.S. to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The league began play in 1996 with ten teams and has since expanded to 30 by 2025, reflecting soccer's growing popularity in the U.S. The introduction of the Designated Player Rule in 2007 allowed stars like David Beckham and Lionel Messi to join, enhancing the league's competitiveness.

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Story summary

Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 2-1 on November 1, 2025, at GEODIS Park, forcing a decisive Game 3 in the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff series.
Sam Surridge opened scoring with a ninth-minute penalty.
Josh Bauer scored before halftime for Nashville.
Lionel Messi scored in the 90th minute, but the comeback failed.
They meet again on November 8, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale for a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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