Union hang on for draw to clinch playoff spot, cap remarkable run

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Philadelphia Union hung on Wednesday night for a 0-0 tie with Nashville SC to clinch a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs. Nashville (21-3-8), the 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield winners, now has 71 points this season and needs four more in the final two regular-season games to break the single-season record of 74 set by Inter Miami CF last season. Nashville is unbeaten in eight straight overall and five in a row against the Union (3-0-2 with three shutouts). Philadelphia (13-11-8) is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 47 points, three behind fifth-place Charlotte.