Nashville SC 3-1 Philadelphia Union
Updated
Nashville SC won: Nashville SC 3-1 Philadelphia Union in the U.S. Open Cup (Round 1/2) on Wed, 17 Sept 2025 at GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville SC goals: Sam Surridge 36', Sam Surridge 50', Sam Surridge 85'. Philadelphia Union goals: Quinn Sullivan 70'. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Sam Surridge (9.6).
Match report
Nashville SC beat Philadelphia Union 3-1
Nashville SC got the better of Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park on Wednesday 17 September in the U.S. Open Cup.
Sam Surridge put Nashville SC ahead on 36' (1-0), added another on 50' (2-0), Quinn Sullivan pulled one back for Philadelphia Union on 70' (2-1) and Sam Surridge made it 3-1 on 85'.
Nashville SC had 40% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (8-5 on target).
Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) was player of the match with a 9.6 rating.
Attendance: 24,432.
Match stats
| Nashville SC | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 14 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 257 (77%) | 397 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 2 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 7 |
Lineups
Nashville SC (4-4-2): Brian Schwake, Andy Nájar, Jeisson Palacios, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz, Alex Muyl, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Ahmed Qasem, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2): Andrew Rick, Francis Westfield, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, Kai Wagner, Indiana Vassilev, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Tai Baribo, Bruno Damiani
Key events
- 36' · Goal · Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)
- 50' · Goal · Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)
- 70' · Goal · Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union)
- 85' · Goal · Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2021: Nashville SC 3, draws 4, Philadelphia Union 4.
Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union?
Nashville SC won, 3-1 (U.S. Open Cup) on Wed, 17 Sept 2025.
When and where is Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union?
Wed, 17 Sept 2025, 00:00 UTC at GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Open Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Nashville SC and Philadelphia Union?
In 11 league meetings since 2021: Nashville SC 3 wins, 4 draws, Philadelphia Union 4 wins (goals 8-11).