Hany Mukhtar made history on Sunday night, scoring a hat-trick to hit a century of goals for Nashville SC in a 3-2 win over Los Angeles FC.

As a result, the 2022 MLS MVP was named Player of Matchday 14 by media and fans. A panel of media from the North American Soccer Reporters comprise 75% of the vote, while a fan poll makes up the other 25%.*
Squad balled out! 🤩
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 18, 2026
Team of the Matchday pres. by Audi: https://t.co/mTFABogrtx pic.twitter.com/SyXO7AjkmD
Goalkeeper Brian Schwake was also named to the Team of the Matchday, earning a spot on the bench after a seven-save performance to keep LAFC's attack at bay.
Nashville SC 2026 Team of the Matchday selections
BJ Callaghan | Matchday 5, Matchday 13
Bryan Acosta | Matchday 13
Cristian Espinoza | Matchday 13 (bench)
Warren Madrigal | Matchday 1 (bench), Matchday 12
Hany Mukhtar | Matchday 9 (bench), Matchday 14 (POTW)
Andy Nájar | Matchday 9, Matchday 12
Jeisson Palacios | Matchday 13 (bench)
Brian Schwake | Matchday 14 (bench)
Sam Surridge | Matchday 1, Matchday 3, Matchday 5 (POTW), Matchday 9
Maxwell Woledzi | Matchday 4 (bench)
Patrick Yazbek | Matchday 3 (bench)
*SixOneFive Soccer's Ben Wright and Valair Shabilla are voting members of NASR.