The 2023 Leagues Cup finally comes to a close as Nashville SC and Inter Miami meet in the final on Saturday.
Lionel Messi will have a shot at his first trophy in the pink and black uniform of the south Florida team that he joined last month. Messi's arrival has transformed the Miami side, which still sits dead last in Major League Soccer because the MLS-Liga MX joint venture that is the Leagues Cup is completely separate from the regular season.
Regardless, the Herons are now a force to be reckoned with thanks to Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and head coach Tata Martino having joined the club.
They face a Nashville team that has been a pitcure of consistency this year, sitting fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference. In Leagues Cup, the Tennessee side has gradually improved as the tournament has progressed, having dispatched Mexican giants Club American and CF Monterrey along the way to the final.
Nashville's reward for such a good run? Hosting one of the best players to ever live and his rejuvenated, high-scoring Miami team.
Here's how you can watch:
What time is Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami on?
- Date: Saturday, August 19
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. EDT / 2 a.m. BST (Sunday)
Where is Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami being played?
The match will take place at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn.
What channel is Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami on? How to watch
- Worldwide: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+