Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
Atlanta United FC 0 - 2 FT Nashville SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45'+1 T. Muyumba
HT
↓ W. Madrigal ↑A. Muyl 56'
C. Espinoza (H. Mukhtar) 61'
↓ E. Tagseth ↑P. Yazbek 66'
68' ↓ E. Baez ↑P. Amador
68' ↓ C. Sanchez ↑F. Picault
74' ↓ A. Fortune ↑S. Lobjanidze
76' L. Hoyos
82' ↓ E. Latte Lath ↑C. Togashi
↓ A. Najar ↑R. Baker-Whiting 84'
↓ A. Qasem ↑S. Mohammed 84'
S. Mohammed 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Stian Gregersen 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
83
Passes
4
Duels
Enea Mihaj
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
88
Passes
3
Duels
Elías Báez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
Tristan Muyumba
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
80
Passes
9
Duels
Aleksey Miranchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ajani Fortune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Cooper Sanchez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matías Galarza
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Emmanuel Latte Lath
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Berrocal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Amador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saba Lobzhanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andy Najar
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Jeisson Palacios
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Maxwell Woledzi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Daniel Lovitz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Cristian Espinoza 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matthew Corcoran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edvard Sandvik Tagseth 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Hany Mukhtar
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Warren Madrigal 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Joe Willis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Reed Baker-Whiting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Maher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Yazbek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shakur Mohammed 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woobens Pacius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | Nashville SC | 0 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 05/03/2025 | Atlanta United FC | 1 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 09/14/2024 | Atlanta United FC | 0 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 05/18/2024 | Nashville SC | 1 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 08/26/2023 | Atlanta United FC | 4 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 04/29/2023 | Nashville SC | 3 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 05/21/2022 | Nashville SC | 2 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 05/12/2022 | Nashville SC | 3 - 2 (AET) | Atlanta United FC | US Open Cup | GEODIS Park |
| 08/28/2021 | Atlanta United FC | 0 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 07/09/2021 | Nashville SC | 2 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Nissan Stadium |
08/31/2025
05/03/2025
09/14/2024
05/18/2024
08/26/2023
04/29/2023
05/21/2022
05/12/2022
08/28/2021
07/09/2021
Atlanta United FC Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nashville SC's Clinical Edge Dismantles Atlanta
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A ruthless second-half display proved the difference as Nashville's lethal counter-punching punished a wasteful Atlanta side.
The First-Half Shootout
Mercedes-Benz Stadium witnessed a frenetic opening period that refused to yield an early breakthrough. Atlanta United FC controlled possession, dictating the tempo in the middle of the park, but ultimately struggled to pierce the final defensive line. Both goalkeepers traded heroics throughout the afternoon, combining for nine crucial saves to keep the sheet clean. A high Intensity rating tells the story of the sheer volume of attempts, with a massive 29 combined shots flying across the turf. Yet, for all of Atlanta's buildup play and set-piece pressure from 11 corners, Nashville SC absorbed the onslaught with chilling composure. Maxwell Woledzi anchored the visitors' backline with a standout defensive masterclass, defusing the hosts' attacks before they could fully ignite.
The Clinical Counter
The dam finally burst in the 61st minute. As Atlanta pushed higher to force an issue, Nashville executed a devastating transition. H. Mukhtar spotted the gap, threading a perfect ball into the path of Cristian Espinoza. The midfielder made no mistake, burying the opener and silencing the raucous home crowd. The Balance shifted instantly as the lead changed hands. Atlanta, sitting near the bottom of the table and desperate to reverse their miserable early-season form, threw caution to the wind. They committed bodies forward, eventually generating 13 total shots, but their lack of final-third precision left them entirely exposed to Nashville's lethal ability on the counter-attack.
The Late Dagger
Massive Stakes define the MLS regular season, and Nashville showed exactly why they sit near the top of the standings. As stoppage time approached, the visitors twisted the knife. Shakur Mohammed entered the fray in the 84th minute and needed just six minutes to make his decisive mark. Deep into added time, the super-sub capped off a rapid break to double the lead, driving a dagger through the home side's remaining hopes. The 2-0 victory solidifies Nashville's dominant run of form, while Atlanta remains anchored in 13th place. Reality is setting in, and right now, these two franchises are moving in completely opposite directions.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Atlanta United FC's season?
This defeat leaves Atlanta languishing in 13th place with just four points. Their dismal early-season form must be corrected immediately to salvage any playoff hopes.
How did substitute Cristian Espinoza change the game?
Espinoza broke the hour-mark deadlock by finishing a brilliant assist from Mukhtar. His clinical strike shifted momentum completely, forcing Atlanta to open up defensively.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Nashville's Title Charge Meets Atlanta's Desperation
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Nashville SC arrive as runaway leaders, but Atlanta United FC desperately need points to salvage their early season.
The Setup
Nashville SC sit proudly at the MLS summit. Their impressive early Form tells a story of total dominance. They have banked 16 points from seven games and refuse to slow down. In stark contrast, Atlanta United FC are floundering down in 12th place with just one win. The Stakes for this April 18 clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are wildly divergent. Nashville want to cement their title credentials and pull further away from the pack. Atlanta are simply trying to stop the rot. A modest Balance rating suggests the visitors hold all the cards here.
Key Battle
Miguel Almirón against Sam Surridge will dictate the tempo. Almirón provides the creative spark Atlanta so desperately crave. He must orchestrate counter-attacks to keep the home crowd engaged. But Surridge is a pure goal machine for the visitors right now. Nashville boast immense Stars quality across the pitch. If Atlanta's fragile backline loses track of Surridge inside the box, this game will get ugly fast.
Our Prediction
We back a decisive away victory. Nashville SC will absorb any early, desperate pressure from the hosts before picking Atlanta apart on the counter. Expect a comfortable 2-0 win for the league leaders.