Overview
- Nashville beat Minnesota 3-1 at Geodis Park to move to 2-0-1, with the Loons at 1-1-1.
- Sam Surridge scored twice, giving him four goals in two MLS matches after missing the Dallas draw due to illness.
- Cristian Espinoza added a goal and an assist, while Patrick Yazbek recorded two assists.
- Nashville controlled the first half with 66% possession and a 12-4 shot advantage.
- Nectarios Triantis provided Minnesota’s lone goal in the 35th minute, while James Rodriguez was day-to-day and Michael Boxall was out with an adductor injury.