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Nashville Wins U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 Victory over Austin
Nashville SC secured their first major trophy since joining MLS in 2020 and earned a spot in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, led by key goals from Mukhtar and Surridge.
- On Wednesday night, Oct. 1, 2025, Nashville SC won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating Austin FC 2-1 to claim their first major trophy since joining Major League Soccer.
- The U.S. Open Cup's long history places it as the oldest national tournament, with Major League Soccer teams dominating for over two decades, including Nashville SC after their Leagues Cup final two years ago.
- Key moments included Mukhtar's opener and a later penalty conversion as Myrto Uzuni equalized in first-half stoppage time.
- Earning the title, Nashville also clinched a spot in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, with fans celebrating Sunday, Oct. 5 at GEODIS Park featuring the trophy, John Ingram, and B.J. Callaghan.
- The victory delivers a state milestone as Tennessee secures its first major sports championship, while the final featured Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo, and Kathryn Nesbitt officiating with Matthew McConaughey attending and fans celebrating at GEODIS Park and Publix Plaza.
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Surridge penalty lifts Nashville over Austin for US Open Cup
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right7Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left, 40% Center
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- 41% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
41% Left
L 41%
C 40%
R 19%
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