{
  "id": 4327738,
  "title": "Nashville beats Cincinnati 4-0, continues best start in MLS history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nashville-beats-cincinnati-4-0-continues-best-start-in-mls-history",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T02:49:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nashville-beats-cincinnati-4-0-024941250.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashville SC secured a 4-0 victory over FC Cincinnati on Saturday night, marking their fourth consecutive win and establishing themselves as the team with the most points in MLS history through the first 22 games. Sam Surridge, who has scored 13 goals this season, opened the scoring with a header in the 43rd minute, while Hany Mukhtar added both a goal and an assist in the 54th minute. Bryan Acosta and Ahmed Qasem also found the back of the net, with Acosta scoring in the 90th minute of stoppage time and Qasem netting the fourth goal in the sixth minute of added time. Brian Schwake made a significant contribution with six saves, tying Jonathan Bond and Yohei Takaoka for the second-most shutouts in MLS history. Despite the loss, Cincinnati remains winless in their last four matches.",
  "summary": "Sam Surridge scored his 13th goal this season and added an assist, Hany Mukhtar also had a goal and an assist, and Nashville SC beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 on Saturday night for its fourth consecutive win. Nashville (16-2-4) leads all of MLS with 52 points, the most in MLS history through the first 22 games of a season, and has one loss in its last 16 games dating to a 1-0 defeat at Chicago on April…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nashville SC defeats FC Cincinnati 4-0",
    "Sam Surridge scores first goal with header",
    "Brian Schwake makes 6 saves, ties top shutout record"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This dominant win cements Nashville's status as a league leader, showcasing their strong team dynamic and propelling them further ahead in the MLS points record, while Cincinnati's struggles continue.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nashville beats Cincinnati 4-0, continues best start in MLS history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nashville-beats-cincinnati-4-0-continues-best-start-in-mls-history-4331355",
        "published": "2026-08-30T02:53:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "FC Cincinnati falls at Nashville SC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/fc-cincinnati-falls-at-nashville-sc",
        "published": "2026-08-30T03:22:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}