Nashville matches MLS points record and eliminates Red Bulls

Nashville recovered from two goals down through two own goals and Sam Surridge's stoppage-time winner, beating the New York Red Bulls 3-2. The victory brought Nashville to 74 points, level with Inter Miami's 2024 MLS record, with one match remaining. [3][10] The result, combined with Toronto's loss to Atlanta United, also secured a postseason berth for the Columbus Crew. [10] Why it matters: One comeback settled New York's elimination and helped settle Columbus's qualification while leaving Nashville a chance to establish a new league points record. Nashville had already secured the Supporters' Shield, so the remaining target is a record rather than the regular-season trophy. [3][10] Key insights: The comeback depended on two own goals before Surridge supplied the stoppage-time winner. [3][10] | Nashville finished its home schedule unbeaten at 15-0-2; its 44 home points are a league record. [10] | The Red Bulls' defeat alone was not the full qualification mechanism for Columbus: Toronto's 3-0 loss to Atlanta United also mattered. [10] Cheatsheet facts: What happened: Nashville overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 and reach 74 points, matching Inter Miami's 2024 record. [3][10] | Why: Two own goals brought Nashville level before Sam Surridge scored the stoppage-time winner. [3][10] | Who pays: New York's postseason hopes ended; its loss and Toronto's defeat gave Columbus a playoff berth. [3][10] | What's next: Nashville has one match remaining in which to move beyond the 74-point record. [10]