Nashville level up, Charlotte break out & more from Matchday 5
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Key Points:
- Nashville SC advanced past Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 via away goals, marking a significant upset and causing Lionel Messi to shave his beard as a symbolic fresh start.
- Inter Miami bounced back with a 3-2 win over New York City FC, fueled by Messi’s deflected free kick and a late header from Micael, a victory deemed crucial by coach Javier Mascherano.
- Nashville SC continued their strong form with a 5-0 home victory over Orlando City, led by Sam Surridge’s hat trick and Cristian Espinoza’s performance, maintaining their top spot in the Eastern Conference and Supporters’ Shield standings.
- FC Dallas won a thrilling 4-3 Texas Derby against Houston Dynamo, with Petar Musa scoring a late winner and teammate Logan Farrington impressing with a skillful first-half goal, signaling Dallas as a serious contender.
- San Jose Earthquakes secured a 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps, their first league victory against them this season, while Columbus Crew struggled in a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC, highlighting ongoing challenges under coach Henrik Rydström.
