Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire

Major League Soccer · Regular Season 26

Nashville SC

3-0

Chicago Fire

Major League Soccer · USA · Regular Season 26

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Match debrief

Match summary

Half time1-0

Full time3-0

Nashville SC beat Chicago Fire 3-0. Nashville SC led 1-0 at half time.

Match timeline

Nashville SC

Chicago Fire

0′45′90′

How the goals came

1-0S. Surridge33′
2-0C. Espinoza78′
3-0H. Mukhtar87′

S. Surridge opened the scoring for Nashville SC, set up by R. Baker-Whiting (33′). C. Espinoza made it 2-0 for Nashville SC, set up by A. Najar (78′). H. Mukhtar made it 3-0 for Nashville SC, set up by C. Espinoza (87′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Nashville SC 1, Chicago Fire 1.

In numbers

Nashville SCChicago Fire

56%Possession44%

13Shots10

5Shots on target1

5Corners2

2.07Expected goals (xG)0.96

Nashville SC had 56% of the ball. Shots: Nashville SC 13 (5 on target), Chicago Fire 10 (1). Expected goals (xG): Nashville SC 2.07, Chicago Fire 0.96. Top rated: Cristian Espinoza (Nashville SC), 8.9.

Match facts

Competition: Major League Soccer · USA · Regular Season 26
Kickoff: Sun, Sep 20, 01:30 UTC
Stadium: Geodis Park, Nashville
Referee: L. Hernandez
Goals: Nashville SC: S. Surridge 33′, C. Espinoza 78′, H. Mukhtar 87′

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Questions and answers

Who won Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?

Nashville SC beat Chicago Fire 3-0. S. Surridge opened the scoring for Nashville SC in the 33rd minute.

Who scored in Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?

Nashville SC: S. Surridge 33′, C. Espinoza 78′, H. Mukhtar 87′.

What were the key stats of Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?

Nashville SC had 56% of the ball. Shots: Nashville SC 13 (5 on target), Chicago Fire 10 (1). Expected goals (xG): Nashville SC 2.07, Chicago Fire 0.96. Corners: Nashville SC 5, Chicago Fire 2.

Who was the best player in Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?

Top rated: Cristian Espinoza (Nashville SC), 8.9. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire played?

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire was played on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:30 UTC. Stadium: Geodis Park, Nashville. Competition: Major League Soccer, Regular Season 26.

Who started for Nashville SC and Chicago Fire?

Nashville SC (4-2-3-1, coach Brian Callaghan): B. Schwake, A. Najar, J. Palacios, M. Woledzi, R. Baker-Whiting, P. Yazbek, M. Corcoran, C. Espinoza, H. Mukhtar, E. Saad, S. Surridge. Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1, coach Mario Barcena): C. Brady, J. Dean, J. Elliott, N. Allen, A. Gutman, S. Oregel, D. D'Avilla, P. Zinckernagel, R. Lod, M. Haile-Selassie, R. Lewandowski.

Who refereed Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?

L. Hernandez was the referee.