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

Nashville SC won the MLS Supporters' Shield with a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal, with goals from Surridge and Mukhtar.

Nashville SC claimed their first MLS Supporters' Shield with a 2-0 win at CF Montreal on Saturday. Sam Surridge opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, converting a rebound after his header was saved by Montreal goalkeeper Samsy Keita, the 17-year-old making his MLS debut. Hany Mukhtar doubled the lead in the 76th minute, intercepting a clearing attempt and firing past Keita.

The victory extended Nashville's unbeaten streak to seven matches and secured them the top seed in MLS with a record of 21-3-7 (70 points). Montreal, who have won just once in their past 11 games, were officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.