US EditionBJ Callaghan, Sam Surridge Speak After Nashville SC Advances to US Open Cup Final
Sam Surridge scored a hat trick, leading Nashville SC to a 3-1 victory and their third win over Philadelphia Union this season, setting a club record for single-season wins.
- Nashville SC defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in the U.S. Open Cup semifinal on September 16 at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
- This result followed Philadelphia's worst loss in club history, a 7-0 defeat to Vancouver, and Nashville's third win over the Union this season indicating ongoing challenges.
- Sam Surridge scored a hat trick for Nashville, including a goal in the 85th minute off a deep cross from Daniel Lovitz, while Philadelphia's only goal came from Quinn Sullivan in the 70th minute.
- Union coach Bradley Carnell noted, "Quinn came in and showed a lot of life," despite five yellow cards for the Union, and Callaghan, Nashville's manager, a former Union assistant and interim U.S. coach, expressed pride in his team's effort.
- With this win, Nashville advances to the Open Cup final on October 1 on the road against either Austin FC or Minnesota United, potentially securing the first major trophy for the city under Callaghan.
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