Overview
- Nashville beat the Revolution 4-1 at Geodis Park in the MLS season opener, with Sam Surridge scoring twice, Hany Mukhtar adding one, and Warren Madrigal capping the win.
- Earlier in the day, Nashville announced Surridge’s new contract through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29.
- Madrigal marked his MLS debut with a goal and two assists after starting on the left, linking effectively with Surridge and Mukhtar.
- Mitrovic’s first match in charge ended in defeat as New England were outshot 14-4 and lost Will Sands to a first-half head injury.
- The Revolution’s defense lacked Peyton Miller and Brayan Ceballos because of injuries and Mamadou Fofana because of a visa issue, while Nashville carried continuity after extending coach B.J. Callaghan through 2028-29.