Messi scores in regulation, penalties to lead Inter Miami past Nashville in Leagues Cup final
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by ERIK SCHELZIG, Associated Press
3M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored midway through the first half, his 10th goal in seven games since joining Inter Miami — all in the Leagues Cup competition — as his new team claimed its first trophy. Messi also opened the penalties by converting his shot. The penalty kicks ended in the 11th round in a showdown between the goalkeepers. Drake Callender scored his penalty for Miami and then made the title-clinching ..read more
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Nashville SC fans welcome first championship game
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by Nikki McGee
3M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Longtime Nashville soccer fans got to see history made Saturday as the Leagues Cup final came to Music City for the first time. Tailgaters started gathering early outside Geodis Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, eager to watch Nashville SC take on Inter Miami CF.   “Again, next to the Predators, you know their Stanley Cup run, this is a great chance for Nashville to bring a major league championship home against one of the greatest players of soccer history,” SC Supporters Group member and Nashville native Charlie Pate said.  Lionel Messi scores in regulation, pe ..read more
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Nashville SC falls to Messi, Miami in League Cup final
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by Associated Press
3M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored for the 10th time in seven games since joining Inter Miami, converting in the 23rd minutes. The ball landed at Messi’s feet after a pass from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked. Messi dribbled past Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman and unleashed a bending shot from just outside the penalty box into the top left corner of the goal. Diving goalkeeper Elliot Panicco had no chance ..read more
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Giannis boots a long-distance shot on goal and breaks into Ronaldo-like celebration
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by AP
3M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It turns out that two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a deft scoring touch on the court — and the pitch. Antetokounmpo, a minority owner of Nashville SC of the MLS, was on the field Saturday night before the start of his team's Leagues Cup final against Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami, playfully taking shots on goal. Antetokounmpo, who purchased a stake in the club in March, delighted the fans by burying a shot from distance and emulating the goal celebration of another superstar from the world of soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo. The 7-foot, “Greek Soccer Freak,” who has ..read more
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Going to Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami CF this weekend? Here's what you need to know
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by Ethan Illers
3M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - The Leagues Cup Final will be held at GEODIS Park on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. as Hany Mukhtar and Nashville SC take on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF. The big game is expected to draw a lot of fans to GEODIS Park and the surrounding area, and Metro police want to make sure fans arrive safely and easily. Police said dozens of officers will be stationed at multiple traffic posts beginning at 6 p.m. and will also provide roving neighborhood security ..read more
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Tickets for Nashville SC, Inter Miami matchup skyrocket
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by Kori Johnson
3M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One of the world's most popular soccer players will be in Music City this weekend. Nashville Soccer Club will take on Lionel Messi's team, Inter Miami CF, in the 2023 Leagues Cup Final at Geodis Park Saturday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. Now, there's a scramble for tickets to watch the big matchup. Tickets for Saturday's match in Nashville went on sale at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, and many fans hopped online to get their hands on them, but some said prices were just too high ..read more
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18 people cited for trespassing at Geodis Park soccer match
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by Colleen Guerry
4M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Police detained and cited 11 adults and seven teens for trespassing at Geodis Park after they allegedly ran onto the field during Tuesday night's match between Nashville Soccer Club and Club America in Leagues Cup competition. The incident reportedly took place during the penalty kick phase near the end of the match ..read more
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Mukhtar’s hat trick leads Nashville to 3-0 victory over Fire
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by Associated Press
7M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored twice on penalty kicks and polished off a hat trick in stoppage time to propel Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Mukhtar, the reigning MVP, gave Nashville (5-3-3) a 1-0 lead at halftime when he scored on a penalty kick in the third minute of stoppage time. | READ MORE | Latest headlines from Nashville and Davidson County Mukhtar stretched the Nashville lead to 2-0 on a penalty-kick score in the 70th minute and scored his third goal unassisted in the first-minute of stoppage time. There have been three hat t ..read more
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Walker Zimmerman bobbleheads to be given to first 10,000 fans at Geodis Park
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by Alicia Patton
8M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Fans of the Nashville SC are expected to line up early ahead of Saturday night’s game for the chance at receiving a free gift. On Saturday, April 22, the Nashville SC will give the first 10,000 fans that arrive at Geodis Park a free bobblehead ahead of Saturday night's matchup against LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club). | READ MORE | Latest headlines from Nashville and Davidson County The bobblehead features center-back Walker Zimmerman in the iconic bright yellow Nashville SC jersey with Thor's hammer in his hand.  The center-back was traded to the Nashvil ..read more
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Nashville SC's introduces future service dog
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by Brittney Baird
9M ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville Soccer Club is going to the dogs, literally. America’s VetDogs partnered with Nashville Soccer Club and Western Governors University - Tennessee to sponsor and co-raise the future service dog as a part of the organization’s Puppy with a Purpose Program ..read more
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