This year's riveting edition of the Leagues Cup is sadly coming to an end, but not before it gives us a storybook final game. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami travel to Tennessee to face Nashville SC at Geodis Park at 9pm ET.

The winner will be earning the first trophy in each club's respective history. Both Miami and Nashville began playing in MLS in 2020. It has been tough sledding for both in terms of success at league and cup level, though Inter has reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup this year.

Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC: 2023 Leagues Cup Final, live updated from Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee:

Lionel Messi has revolutionized Miami. Inter was in peril before the Argentinian legend arrived, and he has passed every test with flying colors. On their run to the final, these are the results Miami has achieved:

• 2-1 in over Cruz Azul (Group Stage)
• 4-0 win over Atlanta United (Group Stage)
• 3-1 win over Orlando City (Round of 32)
• 4-4 tie vs. FC Dallas, 5-3 win on penalties (Round of 16)
• 4-0 win over Charlotte FC (Quarterfinals)
• 4-1 win over Philadelphia Union (Semifinals)

Nashville has used the offensive skill of 2022 MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar and defensive prowess of Walker Zimmerman to reach the final. This is how they got here:

• 2-1 in over Colorado Rapids (Group Stage)
• 4-3 loss to Toluca (Group Stage)
• 1-1 tie vs. FC Cincinnati, 5-4 win on penalties (Round of 32)
• 2-2 tie vs. Club America, 6-5 win on penalties (Round of 16)
• 5-0 win over Minnesota United (Quarterfinals)
• 2-0 win over Monterrey (Semifinals)

While this is only the third competitive edition of the Leagues Cup, it will be the first time two MLS teams have faced off in the final. Cruz Azul won the first edition in 2019 and Club Leon won the second in 2021.