Overview

• Nashville defeated Austin FC 2-1 at Q2 Stadium on Oct. 1 to claim the club’s first major trophy.
• Hany Mukhtar opened the scoring, Myrto Uzuni equalized for Austin, and Sam Surridge converted a second‑half penalty to seal the final.
• Players and club officials framed the achievement as a landmark for the city, with Nashville aiming to be Tennessee’s first professional team to lift a trophy.
• The Open Cup title secures continental qualification for 2026 and completes a tournament that carried a $1 million purse, including $600,000 to the champion.
• Nashville’s run featured a 3-1 semifinal win over Supporters’ Shield leaders Philadelphia, while Austin reached the final with a comeback against El Paso, a shootout over San Jose, and a 120th‑minute winner at Minnesota.