NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Nashville SC defeats Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS Eastern Conference match
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night, maintaining their position at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings. The match featured two goals from Hany Mukhtar and a missed penalty kick by Lionel Messi.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The outcome of this match impacts the current standings for the top two teams in the MLS .
Key Facts
- Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1.
- Hany Mukhtar scored two goals for Nashville SC in the second half.
- Andy Najar scored in the 16th minute for Nashville.
- Telasco Segovia scored for Inter Miami in the 48th minute.
- Sam Surridge scored his 12th goal of the season for Nashville.
- Lionel Messi's penalty kick in the 23rd minute was saved by Brian Schwake.
- A goal by Sergio Reguilón was disallowed due to an early entry into the penalty area.
- Nashville SC remains at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings.
- Nashville SC will play Red Bull New York on Wednesday.
- Inter Miami will play the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.
Who's Mentioned
other68“Age of Jorge Messi at death”personRocco Rios-Novo“Inter Miami goalkeeper”personElias Saad“Nashville player who provided assists”personHany Mukhtar“Nashville SC player who scored two goals”personLionel Messi“Inter Miami captain”personBrian Schwake“Nashville goalkeeper”personSergio Reguilón“Inter Miami player”personAndy Najar“Goal scorer”personJorge Messi“Deceased father of Lionel Messi”personSam Surridge“Nashville goal scorer”organizationNashville SC“Winning soccer team”personTelasco Segovia“Inter Miami goal scorer”organizationInter Miami“Losing soccer team”