Inter Miami advances to semifinals

On a day that will go down in club history, Inter Miami soundly defeated Nashville SC 4-0 in the third game of the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs, securing a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time in its history.

The match began with a clear victory for Inter Miami, who took the lead after only 9 minutes thanks to a goal by Argentine star Lionel Messi: a play generated by high pressure from Ian Fray that forced an erroneous back pass from the visiting team, the ball fell to Messi and he scored from 20 meters out with his left foot, beating goalkeeper Joe Willis.

Inter Miami advances to semifinals

Miami shines brightest on nights like this. 🌙💗 The story continues… ✍️ pic.twitter.com/jcRznWnDzg

– Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025

That early 1-0 lead gave the home team peace of mind, and they took advantage of a Nashville defensive error to score their second just 30 minutes later.

A quick combination down the left with Jordi Alba assisting Mateo Silvetti, who set up Messi to complete his brace in the 38th minute.

With a 2-0 lead at halftime, Inter Miami slowed down a bit, but maintained control of the game.

They were without their star Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, who was suspended by the league after a kick in the previous match.

Nashville tried to react in the second half, but Miami’s defense was solid and the clear chances for the visitors did not come to fruition.

It was in the 72nd minute when young Argentine midfielder Tadeo Allende, in a team move that started with Alba on the wing, scored inside the box to make it 3-0.

Three minutes later, Allende was at it again: he took advantage of a counterattack and chipped the ball over the goalkeeper for the 4-0 lead. Allende also reportedly assisted on one of those goals.

What it means to Hispanic fans

Our first-ever Conference Semifinal. Let’s keep making history… 🚀💗

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– Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025

For Hispanic fans who follow MLS from the United States, this win has several important implications:

Watching Messi dominate a decisive match reinforces that MLS is reaching higher standards and provides entertainment for the Latino community.

Inter Miami consolidates its status as a serious champion project, something relevant for those who follow the club since its arrival in the USA.

Young players like Allende show that there is emerging Latino talent that also contributes at key moments, generating expectations for future generations.

It is also important for sports coverage and consumption: the game was the deciding game of the series, and the win puts Miami in the top four in the East, which increases interest and media coverage in Spanish for the Hispanic audience.

What’s next?

After this victory, Inter Miami will face FC Cincinnati, who also advanced in another bracket, in the East semifinal.

The playoff will be a single match and media reports indicate that the match will be played away from home for Miami, which adds an extra challenge.

For Hispanic fans living in the U.S., it is time to pay attention: schedules, streaming or television in Spanish, and the excitement of seeing a Latin American club, with international references, compete in the advanced stages of MLS.