Inter Miami Narrows Gap with Nashville FC in MLS Standings

Inter Miami has made strides in the MLS standings, drawing 1-1 against Chicago, with Casemiro scoring to narrow the gap with Nashville FC. Messi and Lewandowski were standout performers, with Messi achieving a career milestone of 1,350 goal contributions. The upcoming match against Nashville SC promises to be a crucial encounter for Inter Miami as they aim to close the points gap further.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 10, 2026, 13:44 IST

Inter Miami Closes the Gap on Nashville

Inter Miami has made significant progress in the Major League Soccer (MLS) standings, managing to draw 1-1 against Chicago, thanks to a goal from Casemiro. This result leaves them nine points behind the league leaders, Nashville FC. After a series of defeats, Inter Miami has bounced back with a commanding 7-1 victory over Montreal, followed by draws against Atlanta United and Chicago. Currently, they hold 44 points from 24 matches, with 12 wins, eight draws, and four losses. Nashville leads the table with 53 points, having achieved 16 wins, five draws, and three losses.

Match Highlights: Lewandowski and Messi Shine

In front of a crowd of approximately 60,000, Chicago's star player Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi showcased their talents. Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 10th minute, thrilling the home supporters. However, Messi quickly responded after halftime, providing an assist to Casemiro, who equalized shortly thereafter, reaffirming Messi's status as a top contender for the Ballon d'Or.

Messi Achieves Career Milestone

During the match, Messi reached a remarkable career milestone, marking his 1,350th goal contribution. This impressive tally includes 927 goals and 423 assists, according to statistics from 433.

Upcoming Fixture

Inter Miami's next match is scheduled for September 12, where they will face Nashville SC at their home ground, Nu Stadium.