Sam Surridge continues to shine for Nashville, scoring his 21st league goal to lead the league and extend his Golden Boot lead over Lionel Messi, with only four matches remaining.

In a dramatic late equalizer, Surridge scored in the 84th minute with assists from Tyler Boyd and Gastón Brugman, helping Nashville tie the match.

Nashville faced lineup challenges due to illness, missing key players midfielder Alex Muyl and defender Jeisson Palacios, but Gastón Brugman and Dan Lovitz made notable contributions, with Lovitz returning from injury.

Nashville suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on September 13, 2025, with the winning goal scored in the 98th minute after Surridge's late equalizer.

Looking ahead, Nashville will host the Philadelphia Union in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal at GEODIS Park on September 16, 2025, marking their first time reaching this stage of the tournament.

Currently, Nashville sits fourth in the Eastern Conference with 50 points, supported by a strong recent performance record of 14 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws in their last 24 matches.

Tyler Boyd made a significant impact in his second appearance after missing 409 days due to injury, scoring his first goal and providing an assist, and making his second consecutive substitute appearance.

Additional match details include the final score, goal scorers, disciplinary actions, lineups, and weather conditions, highlighting the competitive nature of the game and key individual performances.

Nashville is preparing for a crucial upcoming match against Philadelphia Union in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal, scheduled for September 16 at GEODIS Park.