Nashville claims first MLS Supporters' Shield with 2-0 win
Nashville SC won the MLS Supporters' Shield, the award for the league's top regular-season team, defeating CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday.
Nashville SC claimed the Supporters' Shield, the prize for finishing top of Major League Soccer's regular season, with a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday. Goals from Sam Surridge in the 52nd minute and Hany Mukhtar in the 76th sealed the win and stretched Nashville's unbeaten run to seven games.
Surridge, who has scored 18 goals this season, finished a rebound after his header was denied. Mukhtar struck on the counter after intercepting a loose clearance.
Montreal, already eliminated from playoff contention, have just one win in their past 11 matches. For Nashville, the Supporters' Shield marks the franchise's first finish at the top of the regular season.
- 18
- Surridge's season goals
- 7 games
- Unbeaten streak
- 21-3-7
- Nashville record
- Eliminated
- Montreal playoff status
Why it mattersThe Supporters' Shield is MLS's top regular-season award. Winning it shows strong form going into the playoffs.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though MLS coverage is growing in Australia and Nashville's success may draw more local viewers to the league.
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