Nashville SC’s forward Hany Mukhtar has been crowned Major League Soccer’s Player of the Matchday for Matchday 20 of the 2026 season after delivering a standout performance that helped his side crush Inter Miami CF 4‑1.
A Milestone Night for Mukhtar
The German‑born attacker netted twice, striking in the 49th and 63rd minutes, and his second goal proved to be the game‑winner, bringing his tally to 90 career MLS regular‑season goals.
Mukhtar’s brace also marked his 20th career game‑winning goal and placed him among an elite trio of active players who have recorded at least 20 such goals while also contributing 15 or more game‑winning assists.
With the victory, Nashville SC extended its unbeaten streak at home this season to 9‑0‑1, maintaining a goal differential of plus‑24 and holding a five‑point lead at the top of the Supporters’ Shield table.
The award, decided by a combination of media votes from North American Soccer Reporters and fan participation on Instagram, underscores Mukhtar’s growing influence; he becomes the eighth player in MLS history to win the honor multiple times.