Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
Nashville SC 4 - 2 FT Charlotte
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' H. Mukhtar
25' A. Qasem
↓ H. Toffolo ↑D. Schnegg 35'
M. Agyemang (A. Westwood) 42'
HT
46' ↓ W. Madrigal ↑S. Surridge
↓ A. Goodwin ↑I. Toklomati 57'
↓ R. Aloko ↑L. Abada 57'
60' S. Surridge
P. Biel 68'
69' ↓ A. Qasem ↑A. Muyl
74' S. Surridge
↓ B. Bronico ↑D. Diani 75'
↓ K. A. Calderon Vargas ↑T. Smalls 76'
78' A. Muyl
D. Schnegg 85'
86' ↓ C. Espinoza ↑S. Mohammed
87' B. Schwake
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andy Najar 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Jeisson Palacios 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
85
Passes
14
Duels
Maxwell Woledzi
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
92
Passes
8
Duels
Daniel Lovitz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Cristian Espinoza 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Matthew Corcoran
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
71
Passes
3
Duels
Patrick Yazbek
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
Ahmed Qasem 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Hany Mukhtar 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
Warren Madrigal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Joe Willis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reed Baker-Whiting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
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
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edvard Sandvik Tagseth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Surridge 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Byrne 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Morrison Agyemang
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Andrew Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Toffolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
Midfielders
Ashley Westwood
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Rodolfo Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Pep Biel 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Kerwin Calderón Vargas
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Tyler Miller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Kessler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aron John
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca De La Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liel Abada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idan Toklomati Jorno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | Charlotte | 1 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 05/11/2025 | Nashville SC | 2 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 04/05/2025 | Charlotte | 2 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 01/24/2025 | Nashville SC | 0 - 0 | Charlotte | Friendlies Clubs | Oxbridge Academy Venue |
| 05/11/2024 | Charlotte | 1 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | Nashville SC | 2 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 09/03/2023 | Nashville SC | 1 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 05/20/2023 | Charlotte | 1 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 07/09/2022 | Charlotte | 4 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
04/11/2026
05/11/2025
04/05/2025
01/24/2025
05/11/2024
03/17/2024
09/03/2023
05/20/2023
07/09/2022
Nashville SC Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
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
Surridge's Second-Half Heroics Settle Six-Goal Shootout
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Nashville SC's overwhelming attacking firepower proved decisive in a chaotic contest that cemented their status near the top of the Eastern Conference.
Opening Act
Under the bright lights at Geodis Park, the early exchanges belonged entirely to Nashville SC. The hosts came out of the gates flying, looking every bit like a team chasing down the top spot. They dominated possession, holding 62% of the ball, and pinned the visitors deep in their own half. The sheer Intensity of their pressing suffocated the opposition. This early dominance paid off in the 19th minute when H. Mukhtar found the back of the net, rewarding the home fans with a deserved opener. The onslaught continued unabated. Just six minutes later, A. Qasem doubled the advantage with a clinical finish. It looked like a comprehensive blowout was brewing, but Charlotte refused to wave the white flag. Against the run of play, M. Agyemang capitalized on a brilliant feed from A. Westwood in the 42nd minute. That crucial strike right before halftime shifted the Balance of the match, completely changing the halftime team talks.
The Pivot
The second half promised drama, and it delivered an absolute flurry of action. Recognizing the need to regain control, the home side turned to their bench, bringing on S. Surridge. The substitute wasted no time making his presence felt. In the 60th minute, he smashed home a crucial goal to restore the two-goal cushion, seemingly putting the game out of reach once again. However, the visitors showcased incredible resilience. They pushed numbers forward, determined to test the opposing defense. In the 68th minute, P. Biel found space in the penalty area and fired a precise shot past the goalkeeper, making it 3-2. This wild sequence of three goals in a span of just 14 minutes raised the Stakes significantly. Every tackle and pass suddenly carried immense weight as the momentum violently swung back and forth across the field.
Resolution
With the game hanging in the balance, the home team needed a hero to secure all three points. Any lingering Upset Factor was finally extinguished in the 74th minute. Surridge stepped up once again, completing a spectacular second-half brace and slamming the door shut on a frantic comeback attempt. The 4-2 final scoreline accurately reflects a match where offensive firepower reigned supreme. Looking at the bigger picture, this result is massive for the victors. It extends their impressive early-season form to five wins in six games, pushing them to 15 points and firmly cementing their place in second overall. For the traveling side, the defeat halts their momentum, dropping them to sixth place. While they showed remarkable attacking spirit to stay in the contest, yielding 13 total shots and conceding four goals highlights defensive frailties they must urgently address.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Nashville dominated possession and generated 13 shots, while Charlotte's deadly quick transitions exploited open spaces, creating an end-to-end spectacle packed with clinical finishing.
What does this mean for Nashville SC's season?
Sitting comfortably in second place with 15 points, this vital victory cements their status as genuine title contenders early in the current campaign.
How did substitute Ahmed Qasem change the game?
Qasem actually started, providing an early goal and assist, but it was substitute Sam Surridge who truly changed the match with a crucial second-half brace.
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 Supremacy Meets Charlotte's Ambition
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. This top-of-the-table six-pointer could either blow the MLS title race wide open or establish a runaway leader.
The Setup
The stage is set in Major League Soccer as Geodis Park prepares to host a defining battle in the regular season. Nashville SC sit at the summit with a pristine home record, turning their ground into an absolute fortress. Their high Form rating reflects three wins from three on their own patch, scoring freely while conceding very few. Charlotte arrive sitting in third, knowing this match carries immense Stakes. A five-point gap separates the two sides; a victory for Charlotte drags them right back into the championship mix, but defeat risks leaving them trailing in the dust. The visitors boast solid Balance away from home but face an uphill task against the heavy favorites.
Key Battle
Sam Surridge has been lethal for the home side, bagging three goals in recent outings. His physical presence inside the box will be a stern test for Charlotte's backline. At the other end, the creative burden falls to Pep Biel, whose three assists have been crucial. If Biel finds space between the lines to operate, he can unlock Nashville's rigid defense and shift the Stars rating narrative firmly in Charlotte's favor.
Our Prediction
Expect Nashville SC to dictate the early tempo and utilize their home crowd advantage. We foresee the hosts edging a tight contest, securing a narrow victory as they capitalize on a late transition to finally break Charlotte's resilience.