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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) dribbles the ball against San Jose Earthquakes defender Tanner Beason (15) during the first half of the match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) kicks the ball during the first half of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Fans cheer during the first half of the match between San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Brent Kallman (44) dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC head coach Gary Smith walks on the field after a match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Sean Davis (54) dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) jumps for a header against San Jose Earthquakes defender Tanner Beason (15) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) dribbles the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Carlos Gruezo (7) during the first half of the match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Brent Kallman (44) jumps for a header against San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) jumps for a header against San Jose Earthquakes defender Tanner Beason (15) during the first half of the match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports![Photo gallery: Nashville SC hosts the San Jose Earthquakes (14) Photo gallery: Nashville SC hosts the San Jose Earthquakes (14)](https://i0.wp.com/www.tennessean.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/04/28/PCLA/73488060007-usatsi-23131623.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) stands for the national anthem ahead of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC and San Jose Earthquakes take the field ahead of the match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) waves to the crowd ahead of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) takes the field ahead of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) shoots the ball during warm ups ahead of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) and Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) speak on the field ahead of the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sports
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