What happens if the Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC MLS Cup playoffs match ends in a draw?

Inter Miami will look to secure a place in the second round of the Major League Soccer Cup playoffs when they host Nashville SC in the third match of their series on Sunday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Miami won the first match 3-1 thanks to Lionel Messi’s brace and a goal from Tadeo Allende. However, the Herons were defeated in the reverse fixture in Nashville, with Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer finding the back of the net for the home side.

What happens if the third match between Inter Miami and Nashville SC ends in a draw?

Under the MLS format, each match in the first round of the playoffs has a winner; no draw and no total score. So if the third and final match of the series ends in a draw, no extra time will be played.

The match immediately culminates in a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

Published on November 9, 2025