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Why isn't Sam Surridge playing for Nashville SC vs Club America?
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Sam Surridge is not playing for Nashville SC against Club América due to a day-to-day hamstring injury and did not travel to Mexico City. He has scored eight goals in 11 matches this season.
Why isn't Sam Surridge playing for Nashville SC vs Club America?
Nashville SC is without striker Sam Surridge for the second leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series against Club América.
Per a Nashville SC spokesperson, Surridge is "day-to-day" with a hamstring injury and did not travel with the team to Mexico City. Surridge has scored eight goals in 11 matches across all competitions in 2026, leading the team.
In place of Surridge, Warren Madrigal started at forward alongside Hany Mukhtar and Cristian Espinoza for Nashville, which tied América 0-0 in the first leg at Geodis Park on April 7.
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) shoots the ball through the legs of Club America midfielder Rodrigo Dourado (17) in an attempt to score during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Hany Mukhtar #10 of Nashville SC reacts to a play during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Reed Baker-Whiting #27 of Nashville SC heads the ball on net during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Cristian Espinoza #7 of Nashville SC reacts to a play during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against Club América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) looks to pass the ball during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match against Club America at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Cristian Espinoza (7) drives the ball as Club America defender Miguel Vazquez (32) approaches him during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) dribbles the ball past Club America midfielder Erick Sanchez (28) during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Cristian Espinoza #7 of Nashville SC reacts to a play during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against Club América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: A general view of Geodis Park prior to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals between Nashville SC and Club América on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) shoots the ball through the legs of Club America midfielder Rodrigo Dourado (17) in an attempt to score during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) shoots the ball through the legs of Club America midfielder Rodrigo Dourado (17) in an attempt to score during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Hany Mukhtar #10 of Nashville SC reacts to a play during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Reed Baker-Whiting #27 of Nashville SC heads the ball on net during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Cristian Espinoza #7 of Nashville SC reacts to a play during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against Club América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) looks to pass the ball during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match against Club America at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Cristian Espinoza (7) drives the ball as Club America defender Miguel Vazquez (32) approaches him during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Apr 7, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) dribbles the ball past Club America midfielder Erick Sanchez (28) during their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: Cristian Espinoza #7 of Nashville SC reacts to a play during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals against Club América at GEODIS Park on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Nashville SC vs Club America photos in CONCACAF Champions Cup
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 07: A general view of Geodis Park prior to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals between Nashville SC and Club América on April 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Nashville will advance with a win or tie of 1-1 or greater due to the away goals tiebreaker, while América needs a victory to advance. If the match is tied 0-0 after 90 minutes, it will result in extra time and penalties if it remains tied. The away goals rule does not apply in extra time.
The winner of the series will advance to face the Seattle Sounders or Tigres UANL in the semifinals, which begin April 28-30.
Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@gannett.com and on X/Twitter @Jacob_Shames.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Sam Surridge out for second leg of Nashville SC vs Club America
Q&A
What is the reason for Sam Surridge's absence in the match against Club América?
Sam Surridge is absent due to a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day.
How many goals has Sam Surridge scored this season for Nashville SC?
Sam Surridge has scored eight goals in 11 matches across all competitions this season.
Who replaced Sam Surridge in the starting lineup for Nashville SC?
Warren Madrigal started in place of Sam Surridge alongside Hany Mukhtar and Cristian Espinoza.
What was the result of the first leg match between Nashville SC and Club América?
The first leg match ended in a 0-0 tie at Geodis Park.