Nashville SC win first MLS Supporters' Shield with 2-0 win at Montréal
Goals from Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar beat CF Montréal and clinched Nashville's first Supporters' Shield with three games left. They need five more points to break Inter Miami's MLS record of 74.
At a glance
- Nashville SC beat CF Montréal 2-0 at Stade Saputo on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to win the MLS Supporters' Shield for the first time in club history.
- Sam Surridge scored early in the second half and captain Hany Mukhtar added the second in the 76th minute after a Montréal turnover.
- Nashville have 70 points from 31 games, 15 clear of Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami with three matches left.
- Five more points would break Inter Miami's MLS single-season record of 74 points, set in 2024.
- The Shield gives Nashville the top seed and home advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs, plus a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Nashville SC won the Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield for the first time in their history on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beating CF Montréal 2-0 at Stade Saputo with three regular-season games still to play. Striker Sam Surridge and captain Hany Mukhtar scored in the second half, lifting Nashville to 70 points — 15 clear of their nearest rivals and within reach of the league's all-time points record.
The match
A goalless first half in Montréal gave way to a Nashville surge after the break. Early in the second half, Surridge's header was saved, but the English forward followed up to score at close range for his 18th league goal of the season. In the 76th minute, Mukhtar pounced on a Montréal giveaway in defence to poke home the goal that sealed the trophy.
| Result | Score | Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal vs Nashville SC | 0-2 | Surridge (2nd half), Mukhtar 76' |
The defeat also ended Montréal's hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Nashville's season in numbers
| Category | Nashville SC 2026 |
|---|---|
| Points | 70 from 31 games (2.26 per game) |
| Record (W-L-D) | 21-3-7 |
| Goals scored / conceded | 66 / 23 |
| Goal difference | +43 (best in MLS) |
| Home record | 14-0-1, unbeaten at GEODIS Park |
| Top scorer | Sam Surridge, 18 goals |
| Hany Mukhtar | 17 goals |
| Most assists | Cristian Espinoza, 14 |
| Lead over 2nd place | 15 points (Vancouver, Inter Miami on 55 with 4 games left) |
Nashville lead the league in wins and have conceded the fewest goals. Their 14 home wins equal the MLS record, as does their run of 10 straight home victories.
Background
Nashville joined MLS as an expansion club in 2020 and quickly became one of the league's toughest teams to beat, with Mukhtar named the league's MVP in 2022. Under head coach B.J. Callaghan, they won the US Open Cup in 2025, and the Supporters' Shield now makes Callaghan the first coach since Oscar Pareja in 2016 to win both trophies within two years. Since the start of 2025, Nashville have earned more points (124) and more wins (37) than any other MLS club.
Reactions
Callaghan said the celebrations in the dressing room were "quite joyous", but stressed that the team knows there is "more work to do", with the MLS Cup the real target.
Why it matters
The Supporters' Shield rewards the best team over the whole regular season and is one of the two major prizes in American club football, alongside the MLS Cup. For Nashville, it confirms their rise from expansion side to the league's most consistent team, and guarantees home advantage all the way to the final.
What happens next
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union, GEODIS Park (8:30pm ET / 5:30am PKT Thursday) |
| November 7, 2026 | End of MLS regular season (Decision Day) |
| November 2026 | MLS Cup playoffs begin |
Nashville need five points from their last three games to pass Inter Miami's single-season record of 74 points from 2024. In the playoffs, they will open a best-of-three first-round series at home against the winner of the No. 8 vs No. 9 wild-card match.
Questions people are asking
Who won the 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield?
Nashville SC won the 2026 Supporters' Shield, the trophy for the team with the best regular-season record, after beating CF Montréal 2-0 on October 24, 2026. It is the first major regular-season title in the club's history.
Can Nashville break the MLS points record?
Yes. Nashville have 70 points with three games left and need five more to pass Inter Miami's record of 74 points from 2024. Their next game is at home to Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, October 28.
What does winning the Supporters' Shield give Nashville?
It gives them the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs, including the final, and an automatic place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
