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Nashville Beats Cincinnati 4-0, Continues Best Start in MLS History
Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar each finished with a goal and an assist as Nashville extended its best start in MLS history with 52 points.
Nashville SC defeated FC Cincinnati 4-0 on Aug. 29 at GEODIS Park, securing its fourth consecutive victory with goals from Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar.
Dominant through 22 games, Nashville holds a 16-2-4 record and maintains a 10-point lead in the Supporters' Shield and Eastern Conference standings, while Cincinnati remains winless in four straight.
Goalkeeper Brian Schwake recorded six saves to secure his 10th shutout of the season, while substitutes Bryan Acosta and Ahmed Qasem scored late goals in the 90th minute and stoppage time.
Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan said, "We're not trying to catch Nashville right now," as the team remains in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a minus-two goal differential.
Facing United on Sept. 5 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati seeks to improve its position after falling to 1-5-5 on the road this season.