"Inter Miami got off on the right foot in its post-season push for the coveted MLS Cup with a routine 3-1 win against an overmatched Nashville SC. Lionel Messi delighted once again with a two-goal outing, but his stellar showing could not mask the fact that Chase Stadium was not sold out, despite perceptions to the contrary. Inter Miami's modest 21,550-seat venue still had plenty of first-market tickets up for sale less than an hour before kickoff, and plenty of those went unused."
"Large empty pockets and rows were visible after kick-off in all seven of the stands, raising questions about why Messi and Major League Soccer's most glamorous club do not have their home stadium brimming at capacity for a game with increased importance. Sell-outs were a common occurrence in South Florida during the initial days of 'Messi Mania', but the buzz has faded even as Messi has just signed a contract extension through 2028."
Inter Miami earned a 3-1 win over Nashville SC with Lionel Messi scoring twice. Chase Stadium, a 21,550-seat venue, was not sold out; many first-market tickets remained available less than an hour before kickoff and went unused. Large empty pockets and rows were visible across all seven stands despite increased postseason importance. Early sell-outs during 'Messi Mania' have given way to faded buzz even after Messi signed an extension through 2028. MLS attendance reportedly dipped five percent this year. Contributing factors include steep ticket prices, waning novelty, and a saturated sports calendar affecting home-game sellouts.
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