Nashville made light work of Minnesota United at Geodis Park, running out 3-1 winners in a match that was settled early. The hosts came out of the blocks quickly and had already established a two-goal lead by half-time, leaving their visitors with too much to do after the break. Minnesota pulled one back to make it interesting, but Nashville's third goal put the result beyond doubt. Sam Surridge was the standout performer, terrorizing the Minnesota defense throughout and racking up a man of the match rating of 8.3 to reflect his influence on proceedings. The numbers told the story of Nashville's dominance. They controlled the game with 58 percent possession and made their territorial advantage count, firing 15 shots compared to Minnesota's 14. Where it really mattered, though, Nashville's finishing was sharper, with six efforts finding the target to Minnesota's three. It was a commanding home performance that moves Nashville higher up the table and sends Minnesota back north with plenty to think about.
The Matchup
Nashville SC beat Minnesota United FC 3-1 at Geodis Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Nashville SC also had the better share of the ball, holding 58% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from Nashville SC against 14 from Minnesota United FC over the course of the game. Minnesota United FC had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26' | Nashville SC | Goal — S. Surridge (assist: P. Yazbek) | 1-0 | |
| 33' | Nashville SC | Goal — C. Espinoza | 2-0 | |
| 35' | Minnesota United FC | Goal — N. Triantis (assist: J. Pereyra) | 2-1 | |
| 47' | Nashville SC | Goal — S. Surridge (assist: P. Yazbek) | 3-1 | |
| 62' | Nashville SC | Substitution — D. Lovitz on, J. Bauer off | 3-1 | |
| 66' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — B. Hlongwane on, J. Gressel off | 3-1 | |
| 75' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — A. Markanich on, K. Duncan off | 3-1 | |
| 75' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — N. Triantis on, M. Dieng off | 3-1 | |
| 78' | Nashville SC | Substitution — A. Najar on, R. Baker-Whiting off | 3-1 | |
| 78' | Nashville SC | Substitution — C. Espinoza on, W. Madrigal off | 3-1 | |
| 81' | Nashville SC | J. Palacios | 3-1 | |
| 86' | Nashville SC | Substitution — H. Mukhtar on, A. Qasem off | 3-1 | |
| 86' | Nashville SC | Substitution — S. Surridge on, W. Pacius off | 3-1 | |
| 86' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — D. Padelford on, D. Taylor off | 3-1 | |
| 86' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — W. Trapp on, O. Gene off | 3-1 | |
| 89' | Minnesota United FC | J. Gressel | 3-1 |
Nashville SC vs Minnesota United FC Lineups
Looking Ahead
Nashville SC does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to FC Cincinnati, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Minnesota United FC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Orlando City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Minnesota United FC vs Orlando City SC going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.