Nashville SC players celebrate after their semifinal victory in the Leagues Cup. Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images
The hottest ticket in town. A global superstar in the spotlight. A meaningful soccer game of national interest.
- When John Ingram and his partners pursued a Major League Soccer franchise, they envisioned moments like this for Nashville soccer.
The latest: Nashville SC hosts Inter Miami CF, led by icon Lionel Messi, at Geodis Park on Saturday with the Leagues Cup championship on the line.
- It's easily the biggest game in the young history of the Nashville SC franchise.
💠Axios Miami's Martin Vassolo's thought bubble: Messi has only been in MLS a month, but he's already redefining expectations for the last-place Inter Miami and turning the league on its head.
- His nine goals in his first six games is already good for third all-time scorer in team history.
Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Nashville.
More Nashville stories
No stories could be found
Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Nashville.