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Nashville SC can clinch Supporters' Shield in San Jose on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:04 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Nashville SC can clinch Supporters' Shield in San Jose on Saturday

Summary

Nashville SC has the opportunity to clinch the 2026 Supporters' Shield on Saturday evening when they face the San Jose Earthquakes. Nashville can secure the title if they win or draw against San Jose and Vancouver fails to win at Austin, or if both Vancouver and Miami draw or lose. The win would mark a significant achievement, as Nashville would be the first team to clinch the Shield with four games remaining. Currently, Nashville is challenging for the MLS single-season points record with 66 points and a per-game rate of 2.28. This match also holds implications for the Eastern Conference playoff seeding.

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By the Numbers

•Nashville SC visits San Jose Earthquakes at 10:30 pm ET on Saturday evening.
•Nashville requires a win or specific results from other matches to clinch the Shield.
•Nashville has 66 points, on pace for an MLS single-season record.
•A Shield victory would also secure the Eastern Conference's top playoff seed.

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5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Matchday 31: How Nashville SC can clinch the Supporters' Shield

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By MLSsoccer staffNashville SC can clinch the 2026 Supporters' Shield when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday evening during Matchday 31 (10:30 pm ET | Apple TV).The Supporters' Shield is...
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