Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Nashville SC 1 - 0 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
57' ↓ J. Bauer ↑A. Najar
66' ↓ E. Tagseth ↑B. Acosta
66' ↓ A. Muyl ↑A. Qasem
68' S. Surridge
↓ F. Herbers ↑D. Rios 74'
↓ J. Neal ↑E. Morales 74'
↓ N. Streit ↑O. Escobar 82'
86' S. Surridge
↓ M. Longstaff ↑F. Amaya 88'
89' ↓ S. Mohammed ↑J. Maher
90' ↓ M. Corcoran ↑C. Brunet
CF Montreal 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Jeisson Palacios 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
107
Passes
7
Duels
Maxwell Woledzi
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
93
Passes
3
Duels
Daniel Lovitz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Edvard Tagseth
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
73
Passes
6
Duels
Matthew Corcoran
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
83
Passes
5
Duels
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Shakur Mohammed 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sam Surridge 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hany Mukhtar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Joe Willis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jack Maher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Knight
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Najar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles-Emile Brunet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woobens Pacius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Sebastian Breza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Brayan Vera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Petrasso 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Fabian Herbers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Matthew Longstaff
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hennadii Synchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prince Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Streit 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
BENCH
Samsy Keita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Efraín Morales
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Losenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frankie Amaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 03/23/2025 | Nashville SC | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 05/25/2024 | CF Montreal | 0 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 05/05/2024 | Nashville SC | 4 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 06/21/2023 | CF Montreal | 1 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 03/12/2023 | Nashville SC | 2 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 05/19/2022 | Nashville SC | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 09/12/2021 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 06/27/2021 | Nashville SC | 1 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Nissan Stadium |
| 04/24/2021 | Nashville SC | 2 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Nissan Stadium |
10/04/2025
03/23/2025
05/25/2024
05/05/2024
06/21/2023
03/12/2023
05/19/2022
09/12/2021
06/27/2021
04/24/2021
Nashville SC Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Surridge Penalty Breaks Montreal Resistance at Geodis Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Our verdict: A gritty, low-event chess match that ultimately showcased the ugly-win DNA required of genuine championship contenders.
A Tactical Stand-Off
Nashville SC walked onto the field at Geodis Park looking to solidly cement their dominant status at the very top of the league standings. From the opening moments, the home side dominated possession, comfortably holding the ball for 63% of the contest. However, CF Montreal completely refused to roll over. The visiting squad deployed a remarkably sturdy defensive block, anchored brilliantly by Jalen Neal, who consistently frustrated the league leaders' attacking patterns. Despite moving the ball methodically from side to side and racking up over 640 total passes, Nashville struggled immensely to carve out clear, dangerous chances inside the penalty area. The game settled into a rhythmic but highly cautious tempo, keeping the overall Intensity modest as Montreal looked perfectly content to absorb the endless pressure and hunt for isolated counter-attacking opportunities. A true tactical stalemate emerged.
The Penalty Breakthrough
The second half demanded an immediate shift in strategy if the home side wanted to secure all three points in this crucial regular season clash. Nashville maintained their overwhelming territorial advantage, but Montreal's disciplined backline remained incredibly resolute. The single defining moment finally arrived in the 68th minute, tipping the tactical Balance entirely in favor of the frustrated hosts. A crucial foul inside the box handed Nashville a golden opportunity to finally break the persistent deadlock from the penalty spot. S. Surridge stepped up with massive Stakes weighing on his shoulders and buried the penalty kick with absolute clinical precision. Incredibly, it was the home side's only official shot on target all night, underscoring exactly how tight this gritty battle truly was. The goal forced Montreal completely out of their deep defensive shell, injecting some much-needed attacking urgency into the final phase.
Locking Down the Points
Once ahead on the scoreboard, Nashville swiftly shifted into strict game-management mode to protect their hard-earned slim advantage. Montreal pushed noticeably higher up the field to chase an equalizer, eventually managing two late shots on frame, but those efforts were quickly snuffed out. Goalkeeper Brian Schwake stood incredibly tall when called upon, registering two vital saves to preserve the narrow clean sheet. Just ahead of him, Jeisson Palacios delivered a masterful, rock-solid defensive performance, completely neutralizing any late attacking threats and ensuring there would be no heartbreaking late equalizer. This 1-0 victory might lack highlight-reel team goals, but keeping a zero on the scoreboard against a desperate Montreal side absolutely proves Nashville's championship credentials. Our take is definitive: surviving these grueling, low-event chess matches is exactly how a team marches toward lifting silverware in Major League Soccer.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Nashville SC's season?
This gritty victory keeps Nashville firmly at the top of the standings, padding their impressive points tally and continuing their dominant pursuit of the league title.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Nashville's Title Credentials Face Montreal Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A classic top-versus-bottom clash where Nashville can cement their championship status against a desperate Montreal side fighting for relevance.
The Setup
The stage is set at Geodis Park this July 23, 2026, as Nashville SC look to tighten their grip on the Major League Soccer summit. The hosts are flying, and their exceptional Form rating is fully justified by an unbeaten run that includes three wins from their last five outings. They boast a formidable home fortress, averaging well over three goals a game in front of their fans. On the flip side, CF Montreal arrive in disarray. Languishing down in 11th place with just 14 points, their season is rapidly slipping away. The stark difference between the two rosters means the Balance heavily favors the home side. For the league leaders, the Stakes are massive; dropping points here could blow the title race wide open.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo. Nashville's Hany Mukhtar has been pulling the strings expertly and provides a constant attacking threat. He will face off against Matthew Longstaff, who takes on the daunting task of anchoring a leaky Montreal defense that concedes three goals per game on the road. If Longstaff cannot disrupt the supply lines, Montreal's Stars will spend the evening chasing shadows rather than counter-attacking.
Our Prediction
We expect a dominant home victory, finishing 3-1. Nashville's attacking firepower is simply too overwhelming for Montreal's fragile backline. The hosts should take early control, forcing the visitors onto the back foot and ruthlessly exploiting the inevitable gaps.