Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) prepares to take a free kick during an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. The kick was blocked by the Nashville wall. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) stands with a young fan during an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) kicks a penalty during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. The shot was saved by goalkeeper Brian Schwake. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) adjusts his captain’s armband during an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball during an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team forward Harry Kane (9) dribbles in a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team forward Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal in a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team midfielder Jordan Henderson celebrates with Harry Kane after Kane (9) scored a goal in a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team midfielder Jude Bellingham (10) dramatically pulled his shirt over his face after narrowly missing a goal during a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team midfielder Jude Bellingham (10) controls the ball in a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team midfielder Jude Bellingham (10) scans the pitch in a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team forward Anthony Gordon (18) takes a shot on goal in a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
England National Team fans watching a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (8) celebrates with teammate Federico Chiesa (14) after Chiesa scored a goal during a preseason friendly against Sunderland on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn. (Ball RAW Images/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during a preseason friendly against Sunderland on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn. (Ball RAW Images/Scott Almand)
Liverpool’s Joshua Abe (40) heads the ball as a Sunderland player challenges during a preseason friendly on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn. (ITS Photo/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (8) greets fans as he walks off the field after a preseason friendly against Sunderland on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn. (Ball RAW Images/Scott Almand)
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong (30) takes a shot during warmups during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak (9) enters the pitch during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka (22) heads the ball during a preseason friendly against Liverpool on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Leeds United defender Gabriel Gudmundsson (3) heads the ball during a preseason friendly against Liverpool on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott (19) stands on the pitch during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak (9), midfielder Florian Wirtz (7) and midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (8) discuss set piece strategy during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz (7) celebrates scoring a goal during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool defender Luke Chambers (44) scores a goal during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Kieran Morrison (68) and defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe (83) celebrate after defender Luke Chambers (44) scores a goal during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool midfielder Rio Ngumoha (73) challenges for the ball during a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas (21) and midfielder Harvey Elliott (19) acknowledge fans after a preseason friendly against Leeds United on Saturday, August 2, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (RSA Photography, LLC/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC players walk onto the field before an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Ball RAW Images/Scott Almand)
Club León goalkeeper Óscar García (23) sprays water from his mouth during a Leagues Cup match against Nashville SC on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) reacts after a challenge as Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) looks on during an MLS soccer match on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) walks onto the field before an MLS soccer match against New York City SC on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) squirts water on his face before an MLS soccer match against New York City SC on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Monterrey forward Hugo Cuypers (99) scores the game-winning goal during a Leagues Cup match against Nashville SC on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) controls the ball during an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) is congratulated by teammates Warren Madrigal (left) and Ahmed Qasem (right) after scoring a goal during an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) celebrates with midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) after Mukhtar scored a goal during an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi (3) celebrates during an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)
Nashville SC forward Warren Madrigal (41) challenges for the ball during a Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal match against Tigres UANL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Imagine That Sports/Scott Almand)