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Nashville SC’s record-breaking 2026 regular season was a collective achievement, fueled by exceptional individuals at every level of the Club. Here are a few of Nashville SC's most impressive stats from our historic season:

  • Set the MLS record for regular season wins (23) 
  • Set the MLS record for regular season points (77) 
  • Set the MLS record for largest Supporters' Shield points margin (plus-13)  
  • Set the MLS record for regular season points per game (2.26) 
  • Set the MLS record for regular season win percentage (79.4%) 
  • Set the MLS record for fewest losses in a regular season (3)  
  • Tied the MLS record for most clean sheets in a single regular season (17) 
  • Set the MLS record for fewest goals conceded in a single regular season (25) 
  • Set the MLS record for home points in a single season (47)
  • Clinched the Supporters’ Shield for the first time in club history
  • Clinched first place in the Eastern Conference for the first time in club history
  • First team to clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs berth (MD 27)
  • Only team in MLS unbeaten at home in 2026 (15W-0L-2D)

Below are just a few of Music City's stars who've become elite in MLS and are deserving of recognition:

MIKE JACOBS

Sporting Executive of the Year

  • Extended the contract of MLS Coach of the Year Candidate B.J. Callaghan during offseason
  • Signed MLS’s top Free Agent, Cristian Espinoza, during offseason
  • Signed Defender of the Year candidate Maxwell Woledzi from Norway’s top league during offseason and previously acquired MLS rookie Brian Schwake (2026 MLS All-Star, Goalkeeper and Newcomer of the Year candidate) from Spain’s LaLiga2
  • Acquired 2026 MLS 22 Under 22 selection Reed-Baker Whiting (career-high two goals and five assists as a defender in first season with Nashville SC)
  • Nashville SC led MLS with four All-Stars in 2026
  • Nashville SC clinched its first Supporters' Shield
  • Nashville SC set MLS records for wins (23), points (77), fewest losses (3), points per game (2.26), win percentage (79.4), fewest goals conceded (25) and the largest Supporters’ Shield points margin (13) while tying the league record for clean sheets in a single season with 17
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B.J. CALLAGHAN

Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year

  • Eight-time 2026 MLS Coach of the Matchday honoree
  • Has led Nashville SC to its first Supporters' Shield
  • Has led Nashville SC to the best season in MLS history at 23W-3L-8D and 77 points and the league’s first 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs berth
  • Has led Nashville SC to set MLS records for wins (23), points (77), fewest losses (3), points per game (2.26), win percentage (79.4), fewest goals conceded (25) and the largest Supporters’ Shield points margin (13) while tying the league record for clean sheets in a single season with 17
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CRISTIAN ESPINOZA

Landon Donovan MLS MVP

  • Currently third in MLS with 15 assists and became the second player in league history and first since 2000 with at least 12 assists in five consecutive regular seasons
  • Became the 13th player in MLS to reach 100 career MLS assists (regular season + playoffs)
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HANY MUKHTAR

Landon Donovan MLS MVP

  • 2026 MLS All-Star and Team Captain
  • Seventh in MLS goal contributions with 25 (17 goals, 8 assists)
  • Is the 1st player in MLS history to record at least 25 goal contributions in five different seasons
  • 16th player in MLS history to reach 100 career league goals scored
  • One of two players in MLS history to score at least 15 goals in five of their first seven seasons in the league
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SAM SURRIDGE

Landon Donovan MLS MVP

  • 2026 MLS All-Star
  • Third-most goals (21) in MLS despite playing in just 28 games
  • Reached the 20-plus MLS goal mark for the second consecutive season
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BRIAN SCHWAKE

Goalkeeper & Newcomer of the Year

  • 2026 MLS All-Star
  • Leads MLS in shutouts (16), save percentage (78.40), goals against average (0.76) and wins (22)
  • Tied Tony Meola's MLS record of 16 clean sheets in a single regular season set in 2000  
  • Set the Nashville SC single regular season record for shutouts
  • First goalkeeper in MLS history to go unbeaten in his first 14 starts (all competitions)
  • Fourth goalkeeper in MLS history to record at least 15 clean sheets in a single regular season
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ANDY NAJAR

Defender of the Year

  • 2026 MLS All-Star; Third among MLS defenders in goal contributions (13) and assists (10)
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JEISSON PALACIOS

Defender of the Year

  • One goal and six assists while helping anchor Nashville SC’s league-leading defense
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MAXWELL WOLEDZI

Defender of the Year

  • Leads all Nashville SC outfield players in minutes played in first MLS season; has two goals (both game-winners) and one assist
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