Major League Soccer Regular Season - 2

FC Dallas 0 - 0 FT Nashville SC

Toyota Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
29
FT
Sun, Mar 1
FC Dallas
0-0
Nashville SC
⚡ Intensity 31
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 10
A gritty stalemate yields no breakthrough.

Stalemate in Texas: Defensive Discipline Triumphs at Toyota Stadium

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A tactical chess match devoid of attacking spark leaves the league leaders frustrated and the hosts searching for answers in the final third.

Digging In

The early phases at Toyota Stadium demonstrated exactly why the visitors currently sit perched at the summit of the standings. While they edged possession during the opening half-hour, they operated with a cautious pragmatism rather than overwhelming flair. The sheer Stakes of this encounter were palpable, as the hosts desperately needed a result to climb the table and disrupt the unbeaten rhythm of the league leaders. Both teams effectively bypassed the creative playmakers, turning the center of the park into a congested battleground of physical duels and intercepted passes. FC Dallas managed to generate a paltry 0.68 expected goals throughout the contest, a clear indicator of their struggles to string together meaningful combinations in the final third. The tempo remained deliberate, heavily favoring structural discipline over any sort of offensive adventure.

The Defensive Wall

The true turning point in this tactical chess match wasn’t a dazzling run or a thunderous strike, but rather a masterclass in organized resistance. Whenever the home side threatened to thread a pass through the tight spaces, goalkeeper Brian Schwake was perfectly positioned to shut the door, securing his clean sheet with steady, unspectacular authority. Opposite him, the home defense was anchored by a colossal performance from Osaze Urhoghide. He neutralized the visitors' transition game, reading the play beautifully to cut out danger before it materialized. The overall Balance of the match dictated that neither midfield could sustain pressure. Attacks routinely fizzled out into blocked shots or cynical fouls, with the visitors committing fifteen infractions to repeatedly break the rhythm and prevent any fluid attacking sequences from developing.

Late Drama, No Resolution

A game devoid of attacking fireworks finally found its pulse late on, as the Intensity boiled over in the dying moments. The complexion of the match shifted dramatically in the 84th minute when Matthew Corcoran committed a foul severe enough to warrant a straight red card. This sudden numerical advantage injected a massive Upset Factor into the final minutes, handing the hosts a golden opportunity to steal all three points in front of their frustrated supporters. Instead of capitalizing, the home side encountered a brilliantly orchestrated defensive bunker. The ten men from Tennessee dug deep, absorbing the late wave of desperate crosses. Ultimately, the leaders leave Texas with a hard-earned point to protect their unbeaten status, while Dallas will undoubtedly view this scoreless affair as a heavily missed opportunity.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Matthew Corcoran impact the match?

Arriving in the 84th minute, Corcoran's dismissal forced Nashville into a deep defensive block, neutralizing their attack but allowing them to secure a gritty road point.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
47%
53%
FC Dallas 47%
Nashville SC 53%
Shots
9
7
FC Dallas 9
Nashville SC 7
Shots on Target
2
1
FC Dallas 2
Nashville SC 1
Expected Goals (xG)
0.68
0.49
FC Dallas 0.68
Nashville SC 0.49
Passes
443
518
FC Dallas 443
Nashville SC 518
Pass Accuracy
82%
88%
FC Dallas 82%
Nashville SC 88%
Corners
4
3
FC Dallas 4
Nashville SC 3
Fouls
10
15
FC Dallas 10
Nashville SC 15
Yellow Cards
3
3
FC Dallas 3
Nashville SC 3
Red Cards
0
1
FC Dallas 0
Nashville SC 1

Match Events

HT
51' 🟨 Kaick
62' 🔄 B. Kamungo L. Deedson
62' 🔄 P. Delgado J. Valiente
71' 🔄 L. Farrington A. A. Julio Santos
71' 🔄 H. Johansson S. Sarver
E. Tagseth A. Muyl 🔄 72'
Matthew Corcoran 🟨 74'
76' 🟨 Osaze Urhoghide
Daniel Lovitz 🟨 76'
W. Madrigal W. Pacius 🔄 76'
Matthew Corcoran 🟨 84'
Matthew Corcoran 🟥 84'
85' 🔄 C. Cappis Ramiro
A. Najar J. Bauer 🔄 87'
H. Mukhtar A. Qasem 🔄 87'
C. Espinoza J. Knight 🔄 88'
90'+5 🟨 Sam Sarver
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Dallas

Goalkeepers
M. Collodi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
H. Johansson
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
S. Moore
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
O. Urhoghide
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ibeagha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Kamungo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
C. Cappis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Kaick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
P. Musa
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Farrington
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
B. Thompson
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Abubakar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Norris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Valiente
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. A. Julio Santos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sarver
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Deedson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Binyamin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Nashville SC

Goalkeepers
B. Schwake
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Najar
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Palacios
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Woledzi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lovitz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
P. Yazbek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Corcoran
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
E. Tagseth
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
C. Espinoza
NPC
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
H. Mukhtar
NPC
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
W. Madrigal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
J. Willis
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Maher
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bauer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Baker-Whiting
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Knight
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Acosta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Muyl
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
W. Pacius
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Qasem
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
06/04/2023 FC Dallas 1 - 2 Nashville SC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
05/11/2023 Nashville SC 2 - 0 FC Dallas US Open Cup GEODIS Park
08/22/2022 Nashville SC 4 - 0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer GEODIS Park
03/13/2022 FC Dallas 2 - 0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
11/05/2020 Nashville SC 0 - 1 FC Dallas Major League Soccer Nissan Stadium
10/21/2020 Nashville SC 3 - 0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer Nissan Stadium
08/17/2020 FC Dallas 0 - 0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
08/13/2020 FC Dallas 0 - 1 Nashville SC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/04/2023
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
05/11/2023
US Open Cup GEODIS Park
08/22/2022
Major League Soccer GEODIS Park
03/13/2022
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
11/05/2020
Major League Soccer Nissan Stadium
10/21/2020
Major League Soccer Nissan Stadium
08/17/2020
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
08/13/2020
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
FC Dallas Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw

League Standings