Nashville vs San Jose match
The gist
Nashville SC, 14 points clear atop the MLS table, visits the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.
A Nashville win clinches the Shield; San Jose needs a win for the playoffs.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026San Jose drew 1-1 at Real Salt Lake on Jack Jasinski's stoppage-time equalizer and could not clinch a playoff spot that night. Nashville's Hany Mukhtar scored his fifth goal in four matches against Sporting Kansas City.
- Oct 15, 2026Nashville posted on X about "a golden opportunity in the Golden State" ahead of the trip to San Jose. DraftKings odds listed Nashville at -110, the draw at +275 and San Jose at +250, with an over/under of 3.5 goals.
- Oct 16, 2026Both clubs published previews: Nashville noted it is 14 points clear atop the Supporters' Shield table and has won four straight; San Jose noted it is eight matches unbeaten and that a win would clinch a playoff berth.