MLS 2026 · THU, OCT 15
Nashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City match report: Nashville SC cruise past Sporting Kansas City
Nashville SC put four past Sporting Kansas City, three of them before the break, to extend their winning run in MLS.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Nashville SC won 4-0, having led 3-0 at half-time. The outcome was a home win. The result keeps Nashville SC at the top of the table.
Goals
Hany Mukhtar opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by Andy Najar. Sam Surridge made it 2-0 in the 17th minute, with Mukhtar providing the assist. Andy Najar added a third in the 29th minute, assisted by Cristian Espinoza. Warren Madrigal completed the scoring from the penalty spot in the 90th minute.
Match flow
Nashville SC were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half. Overall, Nashville SC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Nashville SC had 11 shots on target to Sporting Kansas City's 1. Nashville SC also had 7 corners to Sporting Kansas City's 4. Possession was even at 50 percent each.
Discipline
Neither side received a card. The match official was Joshua Encarnacion.
Streaks
Nashville SC have now won 4 MLS matches in a row this season. They are also unbeaten in 5 MLS matches this season. Sporting Kansas City are now without a win in 3 MLS matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Nashville SC the favourites, at an implied 76%; Nashville SC won the match. 10xSharp's call was for more goals than the bookmakers' 3.5 line; the match had 4 goals in 90 minutes, above the line, so the call was right.
What it means
Nashville SC are now 1st in the table with 66 points and a goal difference of 41. Sporting Kansas City are 30th with 22 points and a goal difference of -37.
Verdict
Nashville SC controlled the match on the numbers and on the scoreboard. Their 11 shots on target to Sporting Kansas City's 1 showed their dominance. The result extends Nashville SC's winning run and leaves Sporting Kansas City without a win in three.