Nashville reaches 74 points to match MLS record

Nashville Soccer Club reached 74 points in the 2026 Major League Soccer season, tying the franchise record set by Inter Miami in 2024. The team secured the milestone with a 3-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls on a rainy Sunday in Nashville. The win also ended the Red Bulls' chances of reaching the postseason.

New York led 2-0 at halftime. Julian Hall opened the scoring in the 34th minute. His goal was his 13th of the season. Rafael Mosquera, who had entered the game just one minute earlier, added the second goal six minutes later for a 2-0 advantage. Mosquera scored his first MLS goal in his first start.

Nashville cut the deficit to 2-1 before the break. New York defender Tim Parker scored an own goal in the 45th minute. The match was tied in the 81st minute when New York defender Julian Bazan put the ball into his own net. These two own goals erased the Red Bulls' lead.

Sam Surridge scored the winning goal in the first minute of stoppage time. He headed the ball in for his 19th goal of the campaign. Cristian Espinoza provided the assist, which was his 15th of the season and his 97th in 247 career appearances. The goal extended Nashville's unbeaten streak to nine matches.

The result marked the second time in club history that Nashville finished a season unbeaten at home. The team's home record stands at 15 wins and 2 draws. Nashville has collected 44 points at home, a league record. Rookie goalkeeper Brian Schwake made two saves for Nashville.

The loss, combined with Toronto FC's defeat to Atlanta United, guaranteed a playoff spot for the Columbus Crew. New York finishes with a record of 11 wins, 16 losses, and 6 draws. Ethan Horvath made seven saves for the Red Bulls.

Nashville will play FC Cincinnati on Saturday to end the regular season. New York will host Atlanta United on the same day for its final regular-season match. Nashville previously beat the Red Bulls 1-0 on the road on August 19.