Schwake saves Messi's penalty, Reguilon follow-up disallowed for encroachment

Match tied 1-1 when the penalty was stopped

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

What happened: Brian Schwake stopped Lionel Messi's penalty kick in the 23rd minute during Nashville SC's match against Inter Miami CF. Sergio Reguilon put away the rebound, but the goal was waived off for encroachment.

Why it matters: Nashville enters the match on a two-game losing streak after a 2-2 start, while Inter Miami has won its last two to sit 2-1. The stopped penalty kept the match level rather than handing Miami an early lead.

By the numbers: Nashville SC: 2-2 this season, scoring 1.0 and allowing 0.8 per match, on a two-game losing streak. Inter Miami CF: 2-1 this season, scoring 2.0 and allowing 1.3 per match, on a one-game losing streak.

What to watch: The match remains level at 1-1 as play continues at Nashville.

Sources

r/MLS 2026-08-16T15:27:01.226861+00:00

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