Inter Miami FC vs Nashville, 7:30 ET

Lionel Messi’s MLS home debut on Wednesday night against Nashville SC is currently trending as the Inter Miami second hottest home ticket since 2021 with an average price of $247. Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC in penalty kicks in Leagues Cup final on August 20th; team is 2-3-4 (W-D-L) in 9 all-time meetings against Nashville in all competitions. The Messi Impact Inter Miami is 6-3-0 (W-D-L) in all competitions since Lionel Messi joined the team, winning all 3 penalty shootouts that stemmed from the draws; team went 1-3-5 in all competitions in the 9 games prior to Messi’s arrival. The team is seeking consecutive MLS wins for first time since 3 straight wins in April-May (team was 0-3-8 in previous 11 MLS games before Messi’s arrival and league debut in win over New York Red Bulls). Lionel Messi (MIA): 11 goals and 3 assists in 9 games played for Miami in all competitions (14 goal contributions); the most goal contributions Messi had over a 10-game span with PSG was 16 (2022-23). Messi has also scored or assisted in 9 straight games for Inter Miami, his longest streak in club play since 2018-19 with Barcelona; he longest streak of his club career is 14, done twice. He is seeking to score in and win 5 straight home games at club level for the first time since Feb.-April 2019 with Barcelona (won and scored in 6 straight home games in all comps.) Messi has 11 goals for Inter Miami this season, the most by any player on the team (all competitions). Inter Miami: Money Money Messi Fans are traveling 95% further to see IM at DRV PNK Stadium in 2023 than in 2022. Fans are traveling over 580 miles for Wednesday’s match at DRV PNK Stadium. The average ticket price for Inter Miami FC’s 2023 season is up +258% compared to the 2022 and 2021 season. Check out Shemon and Sheppard 2-6pm for more on this story and lots more. [select-gallery gallery_id="139274" syndication_name="this-central-florida-bbq-pit-stop-is-smokin-hot" description="yes"]