Inter Miami CF lost to Nashville SC 4-1 at GEODIS Park on Saturday night. The Herons continued their rivalry against one of their top Eastern Conference foes over the last couple of years. It was the 12nd meeting between both teams in all competitions since 2024.
First place was on the line as both teams hold the top two spots in the Eastern Conference standings. The Herons have a 1-3-1 overall record in all competitions over their past five contests. They were eliminated from the League Cup tournament on Wednesday.
In the first half, Nashville SC(13-2-4) moved out to a 1-0 advantage in the 17th minute. A cross from the left side bounced in the six-yard area and Andy Najar put in a header from two yards.
Inter Miami CF(11-3-5) tied it up 1-1 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Telasco Segovia made a turnaround shot with his right foot from 11 yards out into the right side of the cage.
Nashville SC reclaimed the lead 2-1 in the 49th minute. Hany Mukhtar zipped a left-footed shot in from eight yards away.
They increased their lead to 3-1 during the 56th minute of play. Sam Surridge backheeled a shot with his right foot from five yards.
The Herons surrendered another goal in the 63rd minute and were down 4-1. Inter Miami CF goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo slipped trying to stop a clearing pass at least 44 yards off his line near the midfield circle. Mukhtar dribbled with the ball into the penalty area alone and placed in a right-footed shot from nine yards away into an open net.