"That was one for the memory books for sure," midfielderPatrick Yazbeksaid.
After Nashville saw its 1-0 halftime lead disappear in a 10-minute span in the second half, it looked like a draw was the best-case scenario. And when Baker-Whiting eventually delivered the equalizer off a corner kick in the 93rd minute, you could make out a breath of relief from the 27,000 plus crowd at Geodis Park, knowingNashville SChad avoided a home loss to 12th-place Columbus.
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) drives past Inter Miami CF defender Gonzalo Luján (2) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) enters the field for warmups before the start of their game against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) breaks up an attack by Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots a penalty kick but does not score during the first half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Andy Najar (31) celebrates after scoring a goal against Inter Miami during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake (99) kicks the ball away from Inter Miami CF midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (7) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after missing a penalty shot during the first half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Andy Najar (31) defends as Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) attacks during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) shoots and scores against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) shoots and scores against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) shoots and scores against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) celebrates with Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suárez (9) after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball past Nashville SC defender Reed Baker-Whiting (27) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Eddi Tagseth (20) jumps and blocks a free kick by Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Maximiliano Falcon (37) slides to kick the ball away during the second half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder David Ruiz (41) wins a header against Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) passes the ball during the second half against Inter Miami at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a free kick during the second half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) attacks during the second half against Inter Miami at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) heads the ball away from Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suárez (9) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Maximiliano Falcon (37) competes for the ball with Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo (34) shakes hands with Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) after their game at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) drives past Inter Miami CF defender Gonzalo Luján (2) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) drives past Inter Miami CF defender Gonzalo Luján (2) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) enters the field for warmups before the start of their game against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) breaks up an attack by Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots a penalty kick but does not score during the first half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Andy Najar (31) celebrates after scoring a goal against Inter Miami during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake (99) kicks the ball away from Inter Miami CF midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (7) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after missing a penalty shot during the first half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Andy Najar (31) defends as Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) attacks during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) shoots and scores against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) shoots and scores against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) shoots and scores against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) celebrates with Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suárez (9) after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Telasco Segovia (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball past Nashville SC defender Reed Baker-Whiting (27) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Eddi Tagseth (20) jumps and blocks a free kick by Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Maximiliano Falcon (37) slides to kick the ball away during the second half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder David Ruiz (41) wins a header against Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) passes the ball during the second half against Inter Miami at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a free kick during the second half against Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) attacks during the second half against Inter Miami at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) heads the ball away from Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suárez (9) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Maximiliano Falcon (37) competes for the ball with Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Inter Miami, Messi vs Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar, top photos
Aug 15, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Inter Miami CF goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo (34) shakes hands with Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) after their game at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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But then, a true stunner. Nashville advanced quickly up the field, catching Columbus on its back heels, and Najar launched a low drive into the far corner to take an improbable lead.
From zero points to one point to three points, all in about five minutes of real time.
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"The best part of tonight for me was after goal two, we've gotSam Surridgedigging the ball out of the goal and running up to try to get goal number three," coach B.J. Callaghan said. "They knew what we needed to do in the game and really elevated their play."
The win pushed Nashville (15-2-4) up to 49 points, now nine points ahead of second-place Vancouver. It also maintains Nashville's unbeaten streak at home: 10 wins, two draws and zero losses in league play.
"It really shows what kind of squad we are and the depth we have, especially at home," Yazbek said. "We've proven to everyone in the league that this is one of the hardest places to play and we want to continue that for the rest of the season."
Nashville SC breaks MLS record with win
What's better than winning a game at home with two goals in stoppage time? Setting an MLS record in the process.
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Nashville SC now holds the MLS record for the best start through 21 games. Their 49 points is better than three other teams who had 46 points: the 1998 L.A.Galaxy, 2019LAFCand 2021New England Revolution.
Nashville is on pace for 79 points. The MLS record is 74 points, set byInter Miami CFin 2024.
Next up for Nashville is another home match, this time againstFC Cincinnation Aug. 29 (7:30 p.m., Apple TV).
