Nashville SC Forward Hany Mukhtar Voted MLS Player of the Matchday

Nashville SC forward Hany Mukhtar was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday. He scored all three of Nashville SC’s goals in the club’s 3-2 victory against LAFC.

What happened?

Mukhtar opened the scoring through a terrific passing combination with Warren Madrigal. He then doubled the advantage with a direct free kick.

Why it matters for Nashville SC

Mukhtar’s hat-trick was the fifth of his regular-season career. He became the seventh player in league history to accomplish this feat.

What comes next?

Nashville SC will play their final game before the FIFA World Cup 2026 break on Saturday, May 23. They will host New York City FC at GEODIS Park.

Recent form: 1W-1D-1L (LWD, most recent first). Next fixture: vs Atlanta United FC (at home, 2026-07-18).