This Saturday, Inter Miami takes on Nashville SC in a high-voltage duel on Matchday 22 of MLS 2025. The match marks an expected head-to-head between the two top scorers in the league: Lionel Messi, with 14 goals, and England’s Sam Surridge, who leads the table with 16 goals. Messi has had an outstanding season. In his last four league games, he has scored eight goals, including four consecutive braces. His level has not only elevated the Miami team, but has also made him the most decisive player in the tournament. Although he is carrying a muscle strain, coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi is available to play.
Nashville SC, meanwhile, comes into this match in second place in the Eastern Conference with 41 points, just one behind leaders FC Cincinnati. The team is on a positive streak with five consecutive wins in all competitions and has qualified for the US Open Cup semifinals after defeating DC United. Inter Miami, with 35 points, is fifth in the same conference, but has three matches pending, due to its participation in the Club World Cup. If they take advantage of this advantage, they could quickly climb to the top of the standings.
Hell is Real’: passion and rivalry
One of the most anticipated games of the weekend is the Ohio classic, known as the ‘Hell is Real’, between FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.
This match not only represents a strong regional rivalry, but also involves two direct contenders in the fight for the top places.
Inter Miami, with 35 points, sits fifth in the Eastern Conference
Cincinnati leads the Eastern Conference with 42 points and can count on the talent of Brazilian Evander, who already has 12 goals.
Columbus, meanwhile, is fourth with 38 points and Uruguayan Diego Rossi is the star player with 10 goals.
The intensity and the atmosphere at the TQL Stadium augur a vibrant classic.
San Diego FC surprises in the West
In the Western Conference, the protagonist is San Diego FC, a rookie team that has taken the league by surprise.
With Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano as an offensive reference and a solid defense, the Californian club is the leader with 39 points and will face Chicago Fire as visitors this Saturday.
San Diego has established itself as the revelation of the tournament and many analysts already consider it a serious candidate for the title, even above historic teams such as Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders.
Other duels of the day
San Jose Earthquakes, with Cristian Arango and Josef Martínez, visit Minnesota.
Dallas, led by Argentine Luciano Acosta, will face Los Angeles FC.
Austin FC, coached by Spaniard Nico Estévez, hosts the New England Revolution.
The Los Angeles Galaxy, reigning champions but in crisis, take on DC United.
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