Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC Highlights - September 19, 2026

Nashville SC beat Chicago Fire FC 3-0 in Major League Soccer on September 19, 2026. The match was played at GEODIS Park.

Sam Surridge (33'), Cristian Espinoza (78'), Hany Mukhtar (87') scored for Nashville SC.

At kick-off Nashville SC stood in position 1 with 54 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats.

That run had left Nashville SC 3 games without defeat. Chicago Fire FC went into the game in position 5, on 39 points.

They had won 0, drawn 3 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Sam Surridge forced a save for Nashville SC on 2 minutes. Soon after, Jack Elliott shot wide for Chicago Fire FC on 4 minutes.

A block denied Philip Zinckernagel on 11 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Elias Saad saw a shot blocked (15').

Sam Surridge scored for Nashville SC on 33 minutes after a pass from Reed Baker-Whiting.

Moments later, the referee cautioned Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC on 36 minutes.

After the break, Hany Mukhtar could not find the target for Nashville SC (46'). Philip Zinckernagel sent an effort off target for Chicago Fire FC (54').

Soon after, Jack Elliott was booked for Chicago Fire FC (57'). Robert Lewandowski shot wide for Chicago Fire FC on 59 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Matthew Corcoran’s effort (73').

Shortly afterwards, Andy Nájar picked out Cristian Espinoza, who scored for Nashville SC (78').

Hany Mukhtar scored for Nashville SC on 87 minutes after a pass from Cristian Espinoza.

Substitutions: Nashville SC 5, Chicago Fire FC 5.

Nashville SC controlled 55.7% of possession. Nashville SC had 13 shots with 5 on target, while Chicago Fire FC had 9 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Nashville SC 0, Chicago Fire FC 3. Corners: Nashville SC 5, Chicago Fire FC 2.

Nashville SC completed the most passes, 514 in total at 88.7% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.