Nashville SC Dominates New England Revolution in Season Opener
In an emphatic start to the MLS season, Nashville SC secured a commanding 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution at home. The match, held on Saturday night, showcased the prowess of Sam Surridge, who netted twice within the first 16 minutes, followed by contributions from Hany Mukhtar and Warren Madrigal, who also provided two assists.
Match Highlights
Surridge initiated the scoring frenzy just six minutes into the contest and doubled the lead with another goal in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a quick counter-attack. Mukhtar extended Nashville’s advantage with a powerful finish from close range before halftime, marking the score at 3-0 by the 39th minute. After the break, Madrigal sealed the win with a goal in the 49th minute, while Leo Campana pulled one back for New England shortly after halftime.
Debut and Performances
This match served as a debut for goalkeeper Brian Schwake, 24, who, despite not making any saves, commenced his professional journey in this competitive encounter. The Revolution’s Matt Turner, on the other hand, recorded four saves during the match in a bid to keep the scoreline respectable.
Team News and Future Prospects
In other team news, prior to the match, Nashville SC announced that Surridge, the club’s top scorer last season with 24 goals, has committed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through at least 2028. They also confirmed a contract extension for coach B.J. Callaghan, who achieved remarkable feats with the team in his first full season, including a franchise-record 22 wins and an impressive unbeaten streak of 15 games.
Despite tying the franchise record for points with 54 last season, Nashville was eliminated in the playoff’s first round by Inter Miami, the eventual champions.
This impressive opening match gives Nashville SC a positive start to their campaign as they aim to improve on last season’s playoff performance.
