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

Nashville SC made history on Saturday, securing their first MLS Supporters’ Shield with a commanding 2-0 victory over CF Montreal at Stade Saputo. The win, fueled by second-half goals from Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar, extends Nashville’s unbeaten streak to seven matches (5-0-2) and cements their place atop the league table with a remarkable 21-3-7 record and 70 points. The Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record, marks a milestone for the club, which joined MLS as an expansion franchise in 2020. For CF Montreal, the match also featured the MLS debut of teenage midfielder Jean-Aniel Assi, who impressed despite the loss. Nashville’s defensive solidity and clinical finishing were on full display, as they became the first team this season to clinch the Shield, ensuring home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. As the postseason approaches, Nashville will look to carry this momentum into their quest for a first MLS Cup, while Montreal aims to regroup and secure a playoff spot in the tightly contested Eastern Conference.