Inside Nashville SC victory vs Inter Miami, holding Messi scoreless

Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1 at Geodis Park on August 15, extending their MLS Supporters' Shield lead to five points with 43 points (13-4-2) compared to Miami's 38 points (11-5-3). Hany Mukhtar scored a brace — his first Nashville goals since a hat trick against LAFC on May 17 — while new signing Elias Saad contributed two assists. The result handed Inter Miami their joint-largest loss of the season and marked only the third time an MLS team had scored four goals against them, with Lionel Messi held scoreless throughout.