SAM SURRIDGE NEWS

Surridge leads Nashville against Charlotte FC

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with Charlotte FC following a three-goal performance against CF Montreal

MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hat-trick hero against Montreal Surridge scored three goals on six shots (three on goal) during Nashville SC's 4-1 win Saturday against CF Montreal.

Impact Surridge has his first hat-trick as an MLS footballer. With the hat-trick, he more than doubled his 2024 goal tally. Among Nashville SC's current roster, Surridge is its only player with more than three goals, showing how incredibly valuable he has been to the team.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sam Surridge hat trick powers Nashville past CF Montreal Sam Surridge recorded his first MLS hat trick as Nashville SC broke out to halt a five-match winless rut with Saturday night’s 4-1 home win...

MAY 5 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Logs three shots on goal Surridge logged four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created during Nashville SC's 3-1 loss Saturday at Miami.

Impact Surridge entered the Miami game with three shots on goal across 2024. He more than doubled the shot tally Saturday. While unable to build off his goal from April 7 by building a streak in the category, Surridge remains a promising option up top for Nashvillle.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Philadelphia Union Surridge scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Surridge headed in the opener in the 42nd minute, assisted by Jacob Shaffelburg. Surridge also recorded three clearances and completed a dribble. He has now netted twice in the last four appearances and has already equalled his last season's goal tally.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start of season Surridge scored once from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Surridge was making his first start since recovering from the shoulder injury that kept him out for eight weeks. He scored the opener with a well executed header into the far-top corner. The striker will be looking to improve on what was a somewhat disappointing season in which he found the net twice in 11 starts.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Surridge (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus DC United.

Impact Surridge was originally set for an eight week absence, however he had recovered quicker than expected after training individually and is back for Nashville as an option on the bench. Once the forward is back to full form, he is expected to return to the starting XI alongside Hany Mukhtar, though Nashville have changed up the lineup with McKinze Gaines starting up top, alongside Teal Bunbury Sunday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Surridge (shoulder) has been training individually on the grass Tuesday, per MLS Writer Ben Wright.

Impact Surridge was originally given an eight week timeline of return following his shoulder injury, however could come back sooner after already starting individual work on the training grounds. Teal Bunbury is still expected to remain the number one striker for Nashville during his absence.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set for eight weeks out Surridge is expected to miss eight weeks with a shoulder injury, Jamie Martin reports.

Impact Surridge is set for up to two months on the sideline with a shoulder injury. The forward is a major loss to the first team, leaving just Teal Bunbury as the only fit senior team striker available. Bunbury should be in line for an opening day start with Surridge out.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Surridge was forced off with a shoulder injury during Thursday's clash with Moca FC.

Impact Surridge will undergo scans when back in Nashville but he will be in heavy doubt for the season opener against RBNY on Sunday. Surridge ending up on the sideline would push Teal Bunbury into the starting XI as the only senior striker on the roster.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in eight starts Surridge bagged two goals across 11 appearances (eight starts) during the 2023 MLS season.

Impact Surridge joined Nashville midway through the season and made his presence felt in the team's deep Leagues Cup run, but he failed to do much in league play, going scoreless in all but one of his appearances. Surridge should adjust to life in Nashville by the time the 2024 season starts, and unless the club makes a major signing, he should be their starting striker by the time the upcoming campaign starts.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge and Nashville host the New York Red Bulls

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls following a two-goal performance against the New England Revolution

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace Surridge scored two goals to go with five shots (three on target), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against New England Revolution.

Impact Surridge had his best performance of the season so far, totaling two goals to help his team take the win Saturday. He's started five of the eight games played since joining the team in August, recording seven clearances and creating eight chances in that span.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge scores first two MLS goals, helps Nashville edge Revolution 3-2

Newcomer Sam Surridge scored two straight first-half goals and Nashville SC gave New England rookie goalkeeper Jacob Jackson a rude welcome to the league with a 3-2 victory over th...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes no impact in loss Surridge registered one cross (accurate) in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Surridge never really got into the game on Wednesday, he did not managing to fire any shots at goal. Since joining Nashville from Nottingham Forest in the summer the striker has made six appearances (four starts) and is yet to find the net.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to face Sporting KC Surridge (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Sporting KC.

Impact Surridge is not fit to start and play the entire match, but he could be an option off the bench if things get tricky. Fafa Picault and Alex Muyl will lead the attacking line, while Hany Mukhtar will be deployed in his regular AM role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Kansas City Surridge (lower body) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, Daniel Sperry reports

Impact Surridge is a surprise addition to the injury report given his start against Charlotte last time out. The striker has started two matches in MLS since making the switch to Nashville and could lead the line again if he passes the late fitness tests. With Randall Leal also uncertain it's possible there is some rotation in the Nashville attack.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Surridge (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's match against Charlotte, per MLS writer Ben Wright.

Impact Surridge did not play against Inter Miami with lower body issues. He could be an option for Saturday, but would start off the bench at minimum, with Fafa Picault set to start alongside Hany Mukhtar at forward.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Miami Surridge (lower body) is out against Inter Miami on Wednesday.

Impact Surridge was always considered a long shot to make the squad Wednesday, so his absence isn't surprising. His next chance to feature will come against Charlotte FC on Saturday, and in the meantime, Teal Bunbury and Fafa Picault will play upfront.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Wednesday's match Surridge (lower body) is questionable to play in Wednesday's match against Miami, according to the teams injury report.

Impact Surridge will be a game time decision for Wednesday's match after being added to the team injury report as questionable. The 25-year-old made his first appearance for Nashville against Atlanta in their last match, but already finds himself injured after picking up a lower body knock. If he is to find himself unfit before Wednesday's match it will not affect the team too much with Hany Mukhtar, Teal Bunbury and Fafa Picault keeping their normal starting positions.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make debut Tuesday Surridge could make his Nashville debut Tuesday against Club America in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup, head coach Gary Smith told Ben Wright of MLS.com.

Impact It's unclear whether Surridge will jump right into the starting XI or not, as Smith simply said the newly-signed striker "will be involved" in Tuesday's contest. He's expected to compete with Fafa Picault and Teal Bunbury for a starting role, and if he becomes a regular starter, then he'd push Hany Mukhtar to a role in midfield, an area where the German can have a bigger impact in the playmaking department. Surridge started once and made 20 appearances for Nottingham Forest during the 2022-23 season, but he should be in line for a bigger role at the MLS level.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Nashville SC soccer's Sam Surridge is different from his predecessors Nashville SC signed Sam Surridge with the hopes he will flourish and score, unlike two previous designated player signings.

JULY 28, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville SC get their DP: Sam Surridge "tailor-made" to lead attack with Hany Mukhtar | MLSSoccer.com As much as Nashville SC have gotten right since entering MLS in 2020, their striker corps has seen more ins and outs than a honky-tonk bar o...

JULY 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC acquire DP striker Sam Surridge from Nottingham Forest | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Nashville SC have their much-sought-after striker, announcing Tuesday they have signed Sam Surridge from En...

JULY 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM