Sam Surridge scores to help Nashville beat Fire 1-0

[September 19, 2024]  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored a goal in the 19th minute, Joe Willis had three saves the Nashville SC beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 Wednesday night.
 
Surridge played a header, off an arcing entry from Hany Mukhtar, that went high above the crossbar before dropping inside the post to give Nashville a 1-0 lead.   

Chicago Fire forward Tom Barlow, center, heads the ball past Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz, left, and Nashville SC defender Jack Maher, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville (8-13-8) has won back-to-back games following an eight-game losing streak.

The Fire had 58% possession and outshot Nashville 10-5.

Chicago (7-15-8), which beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 last time out, has lost four of its last six games.

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