Nashville SC could officially punch their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs tonight. The Coyotes could clinch a playoff spot with a win on the road against Toronto FC, as well as help in some other matches around the league.
Here are the playoff-clinching scenarios for Nashville SC:
- Nashville SC WIN at Toronto FC + New York City FC LOSS/DRAW vs. New England Revolution + Red Bull New York LOSS/DRAW at LAFC + Philadelphia Union LOSS/DRAW vs. FC Cincinnati
- Nashville SC WIN at Toronto FC + New York City FC LOSS vs. New England Revolution + Red Bull New York LOSS at LAFC + Orlando City SC LOSS/DRAW at Atlanta United
- Nashville SC WIN at Toronto FC + New York City FC LOSS vs. New England Revolution + Philadelphia Union LOSS/DRAW vs. FC Cincinnati + Orlando City SC LOSS/DRAW at Atlanta United
- Nashville SC WIN at Toronto FC + New York City FC LOSS vs. New England Revolution + Red Bull New York LOSS at LAFC + Columbus Crew LOSS/DRAW at D.C. United
Through 23 matches, Nashville SC lead the Supporters' Shield race, earning 16 wins, five draws, and two losses for a total of 53 points. The 'Yotes hold a 10-point advantage over both Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps and are in pole position to win the Shield this year, the trophy given to the team with the best regular-season record.
Nashville are a single point away from tying their single-season club record of 54 points, a total they reached in 2021 (third, East) and 2025 (sixth, East). They've already matched their 2025 record of 16 wins, and are nine goals away from matching their 2025 record of 58 goals scored.
Nashville are chasing the MLS single-season points record, set in 2024 by Inter Miami with 74. They've qualified for the playoffs in six of their seven seasons in MLS.
