# Nashville SC seal first MLS Supporters’ Shield with 2-0 win over CF Montreal

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nashville-sc-seal-first-mls-supporters-shield-with-2-0-win-over-cf-montreal/
- Published: 2026-10-24T21:07:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T21:52:34+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/24/nashville-sc-supporters-shield-mls-cf-montreal-surridge-mukhtar
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Nashville win their first Supporters’ Shield.
- Surridge and Mukhtar score in the second half.
- Montreal are out of playoff contention.

## Summary

Nashville SC beat CF Montreal 2-0 to secure their first MLS Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the league’s top team in the regular season. The result extends Nashville’s unbeaten run to seven matches and confirms Montreal’s elimination from playoff contention.

Sam Surridge opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, putting away his own rebound for his 18th goal of the season. Hany Mukhtar added a second in the 76th minute after intercepting a clearance; Montreal’s 17-year-old goalkeeper Samsy Keita made several saves on his MLS debut. Nashville have 70 points from a 21-3-7 record, while Montreal have 25 points and one win in their last 11 games.

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