Nashville SC Defeats Revolution 4-1 in Season Opener

Sam Surridge scores two goals as Nashville wins big in first match of 2026 MLS season.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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In the season opener for both teams, Nashville SC defeated the New England Revolution 4-1 on Saturday night. Sam Surridge led the way for Nashville, scoring two goals, while Warren Madrigal added a goal and two assists. Hany Mukhtar and Madrigal also found the back of the net for the home team, while Leo Campana scored the lone goal for the Revolution.

Why it matters

This win gives Nashville SC an early advantage in the Eastern Conference standings as they look to build on their franchise-record 2025 season. The Revolution, meanwhile, will need to regroup after a disappointing start to their campaign.

The details

Surridge opened the scoring in the 6th minute and added another goal in the 16th minute to give Nashville a quick 2-0 lead. Mukhtar extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 39th minute before Madrigal capped the scoring in the 49th minute. Campana scored the Revolution's lone goal in the 47th minute.

  • The match was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Surridge scored in the 6th and 16th minutes.
  • Mukhtar scored in the 39th minute.
  • Madrigal scored in the 49th minute.
  • Campana scored in the 47th minute.

The players

Sam Surridge

A forward for Nashville SC who scored two goals in the match.

Warren Madrigal

A midfielder for Nashville SC who scored a goal and had two assists.

Hany Mukhtar

A forward for Nashville SC who scored a goal in the 39th minute.

Leo Campana

A forward for the New England Revolution who scored their lone goal in the 47th minute.

Matt Turner

The goalkeeper for the New England Revolution who made four saves in the match.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and set the tone early. It was a great team effort and a solid start to the season.”

— Sam Surridge, Forward, Nashville SC (mymotherlode.com)

“We have to go back to the drawing board and figure out what went wrong. It's a long season, but this is a tough way to start.”

— Leo Campana, Forward, New England Revolution (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Nashville SC will look to build on this win when they host the Philadelphia Union next weekend, while the Revolution will try to bounce back at home against the Chicago Fire.

The takeaway

Nashville SC's dominant performance in the season opener shows they are poised for another strong campaign in 2026 after setting franchise records in 2025. The Revolution, on the other hand, have work to do to get back on track after this disappointing loss.