NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2026) – Nashville Soccer Club tied the MLS record for the most points in a single season with 74 and finished the regular season undefeated at GEODIS Park (15W-0L-2D) by defeating the New York Red Bulls 3-2 Sunday afternoon. More Sports News
MLS Goalkeeper and Newcomer of the Year candidate Brian Schwake kept the visitors off the board in the 19th minute with his league-leading third regular season penalty kick save. New York scored the opening goal in the 34th minute via Julian Hall before Rafael Mosquera doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 40th minute.
The Boys in Gold mounted a furious comeback, cutting the deficit in half in the 45th minute courtesy of an own goal forced by MLS Defensive Player of the Year candidate Andy Najar and in the 78th minute fellow MVP candidate Cristian Espinoza caused a second Red Bulls own goal to even the score.
MVP candidate Sam Surridge and Espinoza connected for Surridge’s team-leading 19th regular season goal in the 91st minute to seal the record-breaking victory.
Twice as nice: Nashville SC became the first team in MLS history to win 15 home matches in a single regular season and the second club in league history to finish a home slate undefeated twice including its 8W-0L-9D record in 2021.
History in sight: With their victory Sunday, the Boys in Gold can set a single season MLS points record with a win (77) or draw (75) next Saturday during Decision Day at FC Cincinnati.
Helpers on helpers: Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidate Cristian Espinoza recorded his career high 15th MLS assist with his game-winning helper in the 91st minute. The forward, who has the third-most assists in MLS this season, became just the 13th player in league history with 100 career assists (regular season + playoffs).
Next up: Nashville SC will conclude its regular season during MLS Decision Day when it visits FC Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. CT.
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