Inter Miami and Nashville SC Draw in Champions Cup Round of 16 First Leg

Nashville SC and Inter Miami played to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie. The match, held in Nashville, Tennessee, saw Nashville create more scoring opportunities, but Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair proved difficult to beat.

Match Highlights

Despite Nashville’s 15 shots, with 5 on target, they were unable to find the back of the net, largely due to the performance of St. Clair. Lionel Messi had a rare opportunity for Inter Miami in the second half, but his attempt was cleared by Brian Schwake.

Looking Ahead to the Second Leg

The second leg is scheduled for next Wednesday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This match will also serve as Inter Miami’s final game at their current home stadium before the opening of their new venue on April 4th. A potential quarterfinal match could also be held at the new stadium, should Inter Miami advance.

Inter Miami’s Champions Cup Ambitions

The CONCACAF Champions Cup represents a key objective for Inter Miami in 2026, following their near miss in the previous season where they were eliminated by Vancouver in the semifinals.

Other CONCACAF Champions Cup Matchups

Inter Miami’s potential quarterfinal opponent will emerge from the tie between Philadelphia and América, with América currently leading after a 1-0 victory in the first leg played in the United States.