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Nashville matches MLS points record and eliminates Red Bulls

Nashville recovered from two goals down through two own goals and Sam Surridge's stoppage-time winner, beating the New York Red Bulls 3-2. Lionel Messi contributed a goal and an assist as Inter Miami CF came back to beat the New England Revolution 2-1.

The field note

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  1. The comeback depended on two own goals before Surridge supplied the stoppage-time winner. [3][10]
  2. Nashville finished its home schedule unbeaten at 15-0-2; its 44 home points are a league record. [10]
  3. The Red Bulls' defeat alone was not the full qualification mechanism for Columbus: Toronto's 3-0 loss to Atlant…
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Nashville matches MLS points record and eliminates Red Bulls

Nashville recovered from two goals down through two own goals and Sam Surridge's stoppage-time winner, beating the New York Red Bulls 3-2. The victory brought Nashville to 74 points, level with Inter Miami's 2024 MLS record, with one match remaining. [3][10] The result, combined with Toronto's loss to Atlanta United, also secured a postseason berth for the Columbus Crew. [10]

Why it matters

One comeback settled New York's elimination and helped settle Columbus's qualification while leaving Nashville a chance to establish a new league points record. Nashville had already secured the Supporters' Shield, so the remaining target is a record rather than the regular-season trophy. [3][10]

Key insights

  • The comeback depended on two own goals before Surridge supplied the stoppage-time winner. [3][10]
  • Nashville finished its home schedule unbeaten at 15-0-2; its 44 home points are a league record. [10]
  • The Red Bulls' defeat alone was not the full qualification mechanism for Columbus: Toronto's 3-0 loss to Atlanta United also mattered. [10]
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Messi secures Miami's Champions Cup place with comeback win

Lionel Messi contributed a goal and an assist as Inter Miami CF came back to beat the New England Revolution 2-1. [5][6] The victory secured Miami's place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup and moved it above New England into second in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match remaining. [6]

Why it matters

Miami removed a qualification task from its final regular-season game: a draw or defeat against New England would have left Champions Cup entry unresolved until Decision Day. The same result also changed the order immediately below first place in the Eastern Conference. [6]

Key insights

  • Messi helped create one goal and scored the go-ahead goal, directly contributing to both Miami goals. [5][6]
  • The win served two purposes: continental qualification and a move above the opponent into second place. [6]
  • Champions Cup qualification is settled, but Miami still has one MLS regular-season match remaining. [6]

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