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Nashville

09-17 08:00

3 - 1

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Philadelphia Union

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Nashville

Philadelphia Union

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End 3-1

90′

M.Corcoran

S. Surridge

86′

T. Bunbury

H. Mukhtar

86′

J.Rafanello

T. Baribo

86′

S.Olivas

I. Vassilev

84′

3-1

S. Surridge

Assist: D. Lovitz

77′

H. Mukhtar

76′

J.Bauer

A. Muyl

75′

D. Lovitz

70′

2-1

Q. Sullivan

Assist: I. Vassilev

66′

K. Wagner

64′

Q. Sullivan

B. Damiani

64′

M. Uhre

M. Iloski

62′

M. Iloski

50′

2-0

S. Surridge

45′

J. Shaffelburg

A.Qasem

Halftime 1-0

37′

O.Makhanya

36′

1-0

S. Surridge

Assist: J. Palacios

21′

F.Westfield

5′

B. Damiani

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Match Info

Nashville SC booked their place in the next round of the United States Open Cup with a impressive 3-1 home victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The win at GEODIS Park was a statement result for Nashville, overcoming a strong MLS opponent in the historic domestic cup competition. The match process saw Nashville start with high intensity, taking an early lead through a headed goal from a corner. They doubled their advantage before halftime with a clinical counter-attack. Philadelphia pulled a goal back early in the second half to create tension, but Nashville sealed the tie with a third goal from the penalty spot in the final ten minutes. Key moments included a crucial double-save from the Nashville goalkeeper at 2-1 and a contentious VAR check that upheld the penalty decision. The focus point was Nashville's effective game plan, which perfectly balanced defensive resilience with swift attacking transitions. The result sees Nashville advance in the Open Cup, while the Union's cup run ends prematurely. Nashville's manager praised his team's focus and execution in a knockout match.