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·17 September 2025

Sam Surridge sends Nashville SC into US Open Cup final

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By MLSsoccer staff

Sam Surridge scored a hat trick as Nashville SC topped the Philadelphia Union, 3-1, Tuesday night at GEODIS Park to advance to the 2025 US Open Cup final.

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Nashville will face the winner of Wednesday's other all-MLS semifinal between Minnesota United FC and Austin FC (8:30 pm ET | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network) in the Oct. 1 title match for the competition that awards a 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spot, prize money and silverware.

Surridge carried his hot MLS scoring form into one of the biggest games in club history, breaking the ice in the 36th minute with a wide-open header following a throw-in play before doubling their lead early in the second half after another set-piece play.

Quinn Sullivan pulled one back for the Union midway through the second half with a fantastic right-footed shot from outside the box.

However, Surridge would have the final say with an equally stunning finish, first-timing Daniel Lovitz's service past goalkeeper Andrew Rick in the 85th minute to cap a memorable night for the Coyotes.

Goals

  1. 36' - NSH - Sam Surridge | WATCH
  2. 50' - NSH - Sam Surridge | WATCH
  3. 70' - PHI - Quinn Sullivan | WATCH
  4. 85' - NSH - Sam Surridge | WATCH

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Three Things

  1. THE BIG PICTURE: Nashville will play their second tournament final, after a runner-up finish in Leagues Cup 2023. Can the Coyotes add a first piece of silverware to their trophy case in the form of the 2025 US Open Cup? It would be a crowning achievement in their first full season under head coach B.J. Callaghan, who also has the club fighting for homefield advantage in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
  • MOMENT OF THE MATCH: With Philadelphia threatening to equalize late in the game, Surridge saved the best of his three goals for last, sealing a hat trick that secured a historic result for Nashville.
  • MAN OF THE MATCH: The MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi leader with 21 goals, Surridge is just as dangerous for Nashville in the US Open Cup.

Next Up

  1. NSH: Saturday, Sept. 20 at Orlando City SC | 7:30 pm ET (MLS Season Pass) | MLS regular season
  2. PHI: Saturday, Sept. 20 vs. New England Revolution | 2:30 pm ET (MLS Season Pass) | MLS regular season
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