Major League Soccer Gameweek 16
Nashville SC 1 - 0 FT Atlanta United FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ A. Fortune ↑W. Reilly 11'
HT
↓ M. Edwards ↑W. Reilly 62'
63' ↓ E. Tagseth ↑B. Acosta
63' ↓ J. Bauer ↑A. Najar
73' ↓ A. Qasem ↑A. Muyl
73' ↓ J. Maher ↑J. Palacios
79' S. Mohammed (A. Muyl)
↓ L. Brennan ↑F. Picault 83'
↓ C. Sanchez ↑E. Latte Lath 83'
85' S. Mohammed
90'+5 ↓ S. Mohammed ↑J. Knight
E. Mihaj 90'+10
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Josh Bauer 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jack Maher 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Maxwell Woledzi 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
76
Passes
13
Duels
Daniel Lovitz
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Shakur Mohammed 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Matthew Corcoran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edvard Tagseth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Hany Mukhtar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Surridge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Joe Willis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeisson Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Knight
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Najar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Thomas Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Muyl 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Charles-Emile Brunet
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
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matthew Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Tomás Jacob
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enea Mihaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elías Báez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Cooper Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Tristan Muyumba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ajani Fortune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
11
Entry
Forwards
Luke Brennan
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Aleksey Miranchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Almirón 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Amador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Gill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Suarez-Couri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Latte Lath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Atlanta United FC | 0 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 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 |
04/18/2026
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
Nashville SC Win
Atlanta United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 21 | 49 | 43 | 17 | +26 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 21 | 39 | 49 | 40 | +9 | |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 20 | 36 | 37 | 26 | +11 | |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 20 | 33 | 32 | 25 | +7 | |
| 5 | Charlotte | 21 | 32 | 38 | 32 | +6 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 21 | 31 | 49 | 47 | +2 | |
| 7 | New York City FC | 20 | 26 | 34 | 29 | +5 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 21 | 26 | 31 | 43 | -12 | |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 21 | 24 | 34 | 51 | -17 | |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 21 | 24 | 31 | 37 | -6 | |
| 11 | DC United | 21 | 24 | 28 | 36 | -8 | |
| 12 | CF Montreal | 21 | 21 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 21 | 20 | 30 | 36 | -6 | |
| 14 | Philadelphia Union | 20 | 20 | 30 | 37 | -7 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 20 | 18 | 23 | 35 | -12 |
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -17
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -10
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Smash-and-Grab Masterclass at Geodis Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A resolute defensive display masked a sluggish attacking performance as the league leaders scraped a narrow victory against the run of play.
Surviving the Siege
The match at Geodis Park began with a surprising dynamic. Despite sitting at the summit of the table, Nashville SC found themselves pinned back early on. Atlanta United FC arrived with a point to prove, edging possession and launching a flurry of attacks. The Intensity was palpable as the visitors fired off 12 shots over the course of the evening. However, they ran into an absolute brick wall in Brian Schwake. The goalkeeper was in inspired form, frustrating the visiting forwards at every turn. Atlanta generated a high expected goals tally, but their inability to find the clinical finishing touch left the door wide open for the league leaders.
The Super Sub Strike
The true Balance of the match shifted in the final quarter. As the visitors grew increasingly desperate to turn their offensive pressure into a tangible reward, Nashville's manager rolled the dice. In the 73rd minute, the introduction of A. Muyl injected fresh energy into a stagnant home attack. That substitution paid immediate dividends just six minutes later. A swift transition caught the visitors off guard, and Muyl delivered a perfectly weighted pass to S. Mohammed. The midfielder made no mistake, burying the decisive strike to snatch a 1-0 lead. It was a harsh lesson in ruthlessness for a visiting side that had dominated the attacking metrics.
Holding the Line
With the late advantage secured, the hosts locked down the pitch to protect their prize. Maxwell Woledzi anchored the backline with an outstanding defensive performance, clearing danger and organizing the resistance. The Stakes were incredibly high for this top-versus-bottom clash, and the result perfectly illustrated why the hosts are leading the pack. They leaned into a pragmatic style to secure all three points, expanding their impressive season tally. Meanwhile, the visitors are left staring at the harsh reality of their 13th-place standing. It was a gritty, defensive contest, but the home faithful will not care as long as their title charge continues unabated.
Key Questions
What made Brian Schwake the Man of the Match?
He recorded 5 crucial saves, constantly denying Atlanta United's heavy attacking pressure to keep a vital clean sheet.
What does this mean for Nashville SC's season?
It cements their spot at the top of the MLS table with 29 points, proving their ability to win ugly.
How did substitute Brian Schwake change the game?
Schwake was actually the starting goalkeeper. It was substitute A. Muyl who changed the match, providing the decisive 79th-minute assist.
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.
Top Meets Bottom as Nashville Chase the Crown
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Nashville SC can solidify their title credentials against an Atlanta United side desperate to climb from the MLS basement.
The Setup
The dynamic at Geodis Park this July 18, 2026, could not be starker. Nashville SC sit proudly at the summit of Major League Soccer with a blistering run of form (WWWDD), turning their ground into an absolute fortress where they boast an 80% win rate. Their impressive Form rating signals a dominant squad peaking at exactly the right moment in the title race. They are ruthlessly efficient, averaging a massive 3.4 goals per game on home soil. Conversely, Atlanta United FC languish down in 14th place out of 15 teams. The staggering 22-point chasm in the table creates a low Balance score, but the Stakes remain massive for the hosts' championship aspirations.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Warren Madrigal as he looks to relentlessly probe and unlock the fragile away defence. The Nashville attacker's intelligent movement and clinical finishing will directly challenge Atlanta's deep block. On the other side, the visitors will heavily rely on Saba Lobzhanidze to relieve mounting pressure and orchestrate swift counter-attacks against the run of play. With high Stars on display, this individual clash of sustained attacking creativity versus desperate transition speed will dictate the entire tempo of the match.
Our Prediction
The home side arrives as overwhelming favourites, commanding a massive probability of taking all three points. Expect Nashville to monopolise possession from the opening whistle, pinning Atlanta deep in their own half and methodically breaking down their resistance. We anticipate a highly comfortable home victory featuring multiple goals, allowing the hosts to firmly cement their position at the very top of the league standings.