# Sam Surridge equalizer denies Messi Miami win

> Nashville SC's stoppage time equalizer cancels Messi's goal in Inter Miami draw
- Title: Sam Surridge equalizer denies Messi Miami win · the Guardian
- Summary: Nashville SC's stoppage time equalizer cancels Messi's goal in Inter Miami draw Nashville SC tied Inter Miami 2-2 with a stoppage time equalizer after Messi…
- Keywords: sam surridge, nashville sc, inter miami, lionel messi, mls, stoppage time, equalizer, sporting kc, los angeles fc, orlando city, toronto fc, cincinnati fc
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/13/mls-lionel-messi-nashville-sc-sporting-kc-antoine-griezmann
- Author: Agencies
- Published: 2026-09-13T15:44:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sam surridge, nashville sc, inter miami, lionel messi, mls, stoppage time, equalizer, sporting kc, los angeles fc, orlando city, toronto fc, cincinnati fc
## Surridge equalizer
Sam Surridge scored Nashville's stoppage time equalizer in 2-2 draw with Inter Miami.

> Sam Surridge scored an equalizer in the first minute of second-half stoppage time for visiting Nashville SC
## Messi's 19th goal
Lionel Messi scored his 19th MLS goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 lead.

> It canceled out Lionel Messi's goal in the 62nd minute, his league-high 19th of the season
## Stoppage time drama
Inter Miami missed stoppage time chance after Surridge's equalizer.

> After giving up Surridge's equalizer, Miami had a look at a winner in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time
## Sporting KC win
Sporting Kansas City beat LAFC 3-1 with André Luiz's first goal.

> André Luiz scored the first goal of his MLS career and Stefan Cleveland made six saves
## Griezmann's goal
Antoine Griezmann scored fifth straight goal for Orlando City.

> Antoine Griezmann scored for a fifth straight game, and Orlando City extended their winning streak
## Cincinnati-Charlotte draw
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC drew 3-3 in wild second half.

> Kevin Denkey scored tying goals twice in the second half in FC Cincinnati's 3-3 draw
## Key takeaway

Nashville SC tied Inter Miami 2-2 with a stoppage time equalizer after Messi scored.