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Nashville clinches playoff spot with clean sheet victory over Chicago Fire

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Nashville clinches playoff spot with clean sheet victory over Chicago Fire

Summary

Nashville SC secured a playoff berth by defeating the Chicago Fire 3-0 on Saturday night. Sam Surridge scored in the first half, while Brian Schwake achieved his league-leading 12th clean sheet of the season. Nashville remains unbeaten at home, topping the Eastern Conference standings and leading the Supporters’ Shield race. The team has recorded 12 wins in 13 home matches this season.

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By the Numbers

•Nashville clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 victory.
•Sam Surridge scored and Brian Schwake recorded a clean sheet.
•Nashville remains unbeaten at home with 12 wins in 13 matches.
•Nashville leads the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield standings.

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What they're saying

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Union score four goals in nine minutes v Sporting KC Caden Clark helps Sounders to late draw Sam Surridge scored in the first half and Brian Schwake finished off his league-leading 12th clean sheet of the season as Nashville SC clinched a playoff spot and remained unbeaten at home with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Eastern Conference-leading Nashville lead the Supporters’ Shield race and are the only team in the league unbeaten at home with 12 wins in 13. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Agencies

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