Surridge, Mukhtar, Zimmerman lead Nashville past Montreal 4-1

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Surridge, Mukhtar, Zimmerman lead Nashville past Montreal 4-1

2024-05-05 11:28 Last Updated At：11:32

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored twice in the second half to finish off his first career hat trick, Hany Mukhtar had three assists and defender Walker Zimmerman scored for each team as Nashville SC rolled to a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night, snapping a five-match winless streak.

Surridge staked Nashville (2-3-5) to a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute, using an assist from Dru Yearwood to send a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner of the net. It was the third assist for Yearwood in his first season with the club after spending the previous four campaigns with the New York Red Bulls.

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CF Montréal defender Fernando Álvarez, left, heads the ball over Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood (16) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored twice in the second half to finish off his first career hat trick, Hany Mukhtar had three assists and defender Walker Zimmerman scored for each team as Nashville SC rolled to a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night, snapping a five-match winless streak.

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg (14) congratulates forward Sam Surridge (9) after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg, left, and CF Montréal midfielder Bryce Duke (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood, right, moves the ball past CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl, left, and CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter, right, chase the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood (16) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, far left, is congratulated by teammates after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) celebrates his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, second from left, scores a goal past CF Montréal defender Fernando Álvarez (4) and goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) takes the ball from CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter (11) moves the bal past Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière (29) and defender Fernando Álvarez (4) battle Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman (16) heads the ball over Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Boba Fett themed costume for Star Wars Night during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Darth Vader mask for a Star Wars Night celebration during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, celebrates a goal by teammate Sam Surridge (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, scores a goal past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) catches the ball as he defends the goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, second from right, moves the ball past CF MontrÈal defender Gabriele Corbo, left, midfielder Victor Wanyama (2) and midfielder Rida Zouhir, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and defender Taylor Washington (23) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Tyler Boyd (11) kicks the ball past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Jack Maher (5), defender Brent Kallman (44) and goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, right, moves the ball past CF MontrÈal defender George Campbell, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Hany Mukhtar, center, and Anibal Godoy (20) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored twice in the second half to finish off his first career hat trick, Hany Mukhtar had three assists and defender Walker Zimmerman scored for each team as Nashville SC rolled to a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night, snapping a five-match winless streak.

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg (14) congratulates forward Sam Surridge (9) after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg, left, and CF Montréal midfielder Bryce Duke (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood, right, moves the ball past CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl, left, and CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter, right, chase the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood (16) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, far left, is congratulated by teammates after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) celebrates his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, second from left, scores a goal past CF Montréal defender Fernando Álvarez (4) and goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) takes the ball from CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter (11) moves the bal past Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière (29) and defender Fernando Álvarez (4) battle Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman (16) heads the ball over Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Boba Fett themed costume for Star Wars Night during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Darth Vader mask for a Star Wars Night celebration during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, celebrates a goal by teammate Sam Surridge (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, scores a goal past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) catches the ball as he defends the goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, second from right, moves the ball past CF MontrÈal defender Gabriele Corbo, left, midfielder Victor Wanyama (2) and midfielder Rida Zouhir, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and defender Taylor Washington (23) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Tyler Boyd (11) kicks the ball past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Jack Maher (5), defender Brent Kallman (44) and goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, right, moves the ball past CF MontrÈal defender George Campbell, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Hany Mukhtar, center, and Anibal Godoy (20) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Zimmerman gave Nashville a two-goal lead in the 21st minute when he scored for the first time this season — with an assist from Mukhtar.

Surridge took passes from Mukhtar and Yearwood two minutes into the second half and scored, pushing Nashville's advantage to 3-0.

An own goal by Zimmerman in the 65th minute was the lone score for Montreal (3-4-3).

Surridge completed his hat trick in the 82nd minute. Mukhtar notched his fifth assist of the season on Surridge's fifth goal. Surridge scored twice in six starts and nine appearances last year as a rookie.

Joe Willis totaled four saves for Nashville. Jonathan Sirois saved three shots for Montreal.

Montreal entered play unbeaten in its last three matches before falling to 0-3-2 all time in Nashville.

Nashville travels to play Charlotte FC on Saturday. Montreal returns home to host Inter Miami on Saturday.

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Suspected would-be assassin ordered detained as Slovak prime minister's condition is stable

2024-05-18 23:09 Last Updated At：23:10

PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday as the nation’s leader was in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshots, officials said.

Slovakia’s Specialized Criminal Court ordered the detention of the suspect after prosecutors said they feared he could flee or carry out other crimes if set free, a court spokesperson said. The suspect can appeal the order to the Supreme Court.

Fico, 59, was shot in the abdomen as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova, officials said. Video showed Fico approach people gathered at barricades and reach out to shake hands as a man stepped forward, extended his arm and fired five rounds before being tackled and arrested.

Government ministers outside the hospital where Fico is being treated said his condition Saturday looked promising after two hours of surgery Friday removed dead tissue from his gunshot wounds. But he still is not healthy enough to travel to a hospital in the capital, Bratislava.

“Several miracles have occurred ... in the past few days, coming from the hands of the doctors, nurses and entire medical staff,” Defense Minister Rober Kalinak said outside University F. D. Roosevelt Hospital in Banská Bystrica, where Fico was taken by helicopter after the shooting. “I can’t find words of gratitude for the fact that we are steadily approaching that positive prognosis.”

The hearing in Pezinok, a small town outside the capital, Bratislava, was held behind closed doors and under tight security by heavily armed police. Reporters were not allowed on the grounds of the courthouse.

Officers carrying rifles wore flak jackets, helmets and had balaclavas covering their faces. They guarded a gate that only opened when a vehicle presumably carrying the suspect came and later left with a two-car police escort.

Little information about the suspect has been disclosed after prosecutors told police not to publicly identify him or release details about the case. Unconfirmed media reports have named him and said he was a 71-year-old retiree known as an amateur poet who may have once worked as a mall security guard.

Government authorities gave details that matched that description. They said the suspect didn’t belong to any political groups, though the attack itself was politically motivated.

It’s not clear how long the hearing lasted but the suspect was inside for about four hours.

A day earlier, police took the suspect to his home in the town of Levice and seized a computer and some documents, Markiza, a Slovak television station reported.

Footage showed the gray-bearded man being escorted out of the building while holding a shopping bag full of items in his cuffed hands. He was wearing a helmet and protective vest.

Police didn’t comment on the apparent search.

With authorities remaining largely silent about the case, it was not clear how the suspect got a gun.

Slovakia has strict rules on firearms and gun owners must have a good reason to possess one and are required to pass a test.

As a consequence, Slovakia has one of the lowest gun ownership rates in Europe. It was ranked 23rd out of 27 European Union countries with a gun ownership rate of 6.5 per 100 people, according to the Association of Accredited Public Policy Advocates to the EU.

World leaders have condemned the attack and offered support for Slovakia and Fico, who has long been a divisive figure in Slovakia and beyond.

His return to power for the fourth time last year on a pro-Russia, anti-American platform led to worries among fellow European Union and NATO members that he would abandon his country’s pro-Western course, particularly neighboring Ukraine. Slovakia was one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, but Fico halted arms deliveries when he returned to power.

Fico’s government has also made efforts to overhaul public broadcasting — a move critics said would give the government full control of public television and radio. That, coupled with his plans to amend the penal code to eliminate a special prosecutor that deals with organized crime, corruption and extremism, have led opponents to worry Fico will lead Slovakia down a more autocratic path.

Before Fico returned to power last year, many of his political and business associates were the focus of police investigations, and dozens have been charged.

Thousands of demonstrators have repeatedly rallied in the capital and around the country of 5.4 million to protest his policies.

Fico said last month on Facebook that he believed rising tensions in the country could lead to the killing of politicians, and he blamed the media for fueling tensions.

Supporters of Fico who showed up outside the hospital Saturday spoke of the divisions in the country that had led to this moment.

“We are here mainly because the opposition’s hatred of this government has come to such a point that a psychopath who is an assassin has been created and has (tried to) assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico,” Marek Soun said. “He has been harassed for months and months by today’s opposition.”

Despite nobody being named as temporary leader of Slovakia, there was nothing imminent that needed the premier’s attention and the government was operating as planned and moving forward with Fico’s agenda, Kalinak said.

Communication with Fico was limited given his condition, Kalinak said.

The next government session is planned for Wednesday and Kalinak will be in charge, the Slovak government office said.

Associated Press reporters Karel Janicek in Vsetin, Czech Republic, and Brian Melley in London contributed to this report.

Surridge, Mukhtar, Zimmerman lead Nashville past Montreal 4-1

Surridge, Mukhtar, Zimmerman lead Nashville past Montreal 4-1

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg (14) congratulates forward Sam Surridge (9) after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg, left, and CF Montréal midfielder Bryce Duke (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood, right, moves the ball past CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl, left, and CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter, right, chase the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood (16) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, far left, is congratulated by teammates after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) celebrates his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, second from left, scores a goal past CF Montréal defender Fernando Álvarez (4) and goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) takes the ball from CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter (11) moves the bal past Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière (29) and defender Fernando Álvarez (4) battle Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman (16) heads the ball over Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Boba Fett themed costume for Star Wars Night during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Darth Vader mask for a Star Wars Night celebration during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, celebrates a goal by teammate Sam Surridge (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, scores a goal past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) catches the ball as he defends the goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and defender Taylor Washington (23) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Tyler Boyd (11) kicks the ball past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Jack Maher (5), defender Brent Kallman (44) and goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, right, moves the ball past CF MontrÈal defender George Campbell, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Hany Mukhtar, center, and Anibal Godoy (20) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg (14) congratulates forward Sam Surridge (9) after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg, left, and CF Montréal midfielder Bryce Duke (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood, right, moves the ball past CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl, left, and CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter, right, chase the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière, left, kicks the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood (16) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, far left, is congratulated by teammates after his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) celebrates his goal against CF Montréal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, second from left, scores a goal past CF Montréal defender Fernando Álvarez (4) and goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) takes the ball from CF Montréal forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal forward Ariel Lassiter (11) moves the bal past Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière (29) and defender Fernando Álvarez (4) battle Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman (16) heads the ball over Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Boba Fett themed costume for Star Wars Night during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A Nashville SC fan wears a Darth Vader mask for a Star Wars Night celebration during an MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, right, kicks the ball past CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar, celebrates a goal by teammate Sam Surridge (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, and midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrate a goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, scores a goal past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) catches the ball as he defends the goal against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and defender Taylor Washington (23) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Tyler Boyd (11) kicks the ball past CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Jack Maher (5), defender Brent Kallman (44) and goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) celebrate the team's 4-1 win against CF Montréal after an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington, right, moves the ball past CF MontrÈal defender George Campbell, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Hany Mukhtar, center, and Anibal Godoy (20) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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