Inter Miami kicks off its MLS Cup Playoffs campaign at home against Nashville SC in the first leg of the Round One best-of-three series. Softfootball reported that the Herons enter the playoffs on a high after a 5-2 win over Nashville on MLS Decision Day , with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick alongside goals from Baltasar Rodriguez and Telasco Segovia.
Miami finished the season with 81 goals, joining only two other MLS teams to surpass the 80-goal mark. MLS Cup is Miami's final opportunity to lift silverware after falling short in the Leagues Cup and Concacaf Champions Cup. With veterans Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets set to retire, as reported by Softfootball , the duo will be keen to end their season on a high.
As earlier reported by Softfootball, Messi also signed a three-year contract extension ahead of the playoffs, adding a morale boost to the squad. He also secured the 2025 MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals and 19 assists. The club, via their official X handle, celebrated as they shared: