Cincinnati, Ohio (Sept. 13, 2025) – Nashville Soccer Club lost 2-1 to FC Cincinnati Saturday night at TQL Stadium after a 98 th minute added time goal broke the tie in favor of the Ohio side. Most Valuable Player candidate Sam Surridge scored his league-leading 21 st goal on assists from forward Tyler Boyd and midfielder Gastón Brugman to even the match in the 84 th minute.

Golden Boy: Surridge extended his Golden Boot lead over Inter Miami CF’s Lionel Messi to two (21 to 19) with just four regular season matches remaining for Nashville and eight for Miami.

Men down: Two Nashville SC regulars, midfielder Alex Muyl (28 appearances, 24 starts) and defender Jeisson Palacios (20 appearances, 19 starts), missed Saturday’s match due to illness.

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