Shak Mohammed and Maxwell Woledzi win MLS Supporters’ Shield trophy

Ghanaian professional footballers Shak Mohammed and Maxwell Woledzi have secured the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporters’ Shield after their club, Nashville SC, defeated CF Montreal 2-0. The Supporters’ Shield is a prestigious honor awarded to the team that finishes the regular season with the highest number of points, signifying they were the most consistent side across the entire campaign. This victory ensures Nashville SC enters the post-season as the top-ranked team in the league.

In the match that clinched the title, Maxwell Woledzi was a central figure in the Nashville defense, playing the full 90 minutes to help maintain a clean sheet against the Canadian side. His disciplined performance at the back was instrumental in neutralizing Montreal's attack. Shak Mohammed, though a key member of the squad throughout the season, was named among the substitutes for this fixture but did not see game time. Despite his role as an unused substitute in this specific match, his contributions over the course of the season have been integral to the team's success.

By securing the Supporters’ Shield, Nashville SC has earned home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs, a significant benefit as they aim for a domestic double. For Woledzi and Mohammed, the achievement underscores the impact of Ghanaian exports in the United States' top-flight soccer league. The duo now shifts their focus to the playoff tournament, where they will look to leverage their regular-season dominance into a successful championship bid in the coming weeks.