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Nashville SC Claims First Major Trophy, Wins U.S. Open Cup 2-1 at Austin

The victory secures a berth in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Overview

  • Hany Mukhtar opened the scoring in the 17th minute before Brian Schwake saved Myrto Uzuni’s early penalty and Uzuni equalized in first-half stoppage time.
  • Sam Surridge converted a 60th-minute penalty after Dani Pereira fouled Jeisson Palacios to restore Nashville’s lead.
  • Nashville closed out the match with 10 men after Surridge received a second yellow card in second-half injury time.
  • The final was hosted at Austin’s Q2 Stadium after the West Bracket draw awarded Austin FC hosting priority.
  • The match featured the tournament’s first all-woman on-field officiating crew, led by referee Tori Penso, and the win has been reported as Tennessee’s first professional sports championship.