Four players score to back rookie Brian Schwake as Nashville rolls to 4-1 victory over Austin

Nashville SC's four different scorers helped rookie Brian Schwake secure a 4-1 win over Austin FC on Saturday night, putting an end to Austin's eight-game unbeaten streak. Reed Baker-Whiting put Nashville ahead in the 31st minute with a goal following a Patrick Yazbek post-shot, putting the team ahead 1-0 at halftime. Elias Saad added a second goal in the 67th minute, capitalizing on a shot by Cristian Espinoza that was saved by Brad Stuver.

Brandon Vázquez extended Nashville's lead in the 76th minute, assisted by Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro, bringing the score to 2-1. Abdul Shakur Mohammed sealed the victory with an unassisted goal in the 88th minute and then assisted on Hany Mukhtar's goal in the first minute of stoppage time. Mukhtar finished the match with his 14th goal of the season.

All four of Mohammed's goals this season have come from 18 appearances. Brian Schwake made five saves, and the 25-year-old has conceded only 22 goals in his first 27 MLS starts. Nashville has already secured a playoff spot, leading the Eastern Conference by 14 points and boasting a 10-point advantage in the Supporters' Shield race.

Austin FC falls to 4-4-6 at home, while Nashville's road record improves to 6-3-5. The team has won three consecutive matches since the start of August, including home victories against the Chicago Fire and Toronto FC. Nashville is set to host Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.