Major League Soccer Regular Season - 13
Nashville SC 2 - 2 FT DC United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
L. Munteanu (S. Hefti) 25'
L. Bartlett (K. Kurokawa) 29'
36' H. Mukhtar
S. Hefti 45'+3
HT
55' B. Acosta
60' J. Palacios
63' ↓ A. Muyl ↑W. Madrigal
63' ↓ B. Acosta ↑C. Brunet
↓ J. Stroud ↑A. Herrera 67'
73' J. Palacios
S. Hefti 75'
S. Hefti 75'
77' W. Madrigal
↓ J. Hopkins ↑N. Markovic 77'
80' ↓ J. Palacios ↑M. Woledzi
↓ L. Munteanu ↑T. Baribo 84'
88' ↓ D. Lovitz ↑R. Baker-Whiting
88' ↓ A. Qasem ↑W. Pacius
89' W. Madrigal
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andy Najar 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Jeisson Palacios
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
80
Entry
Jack Maher 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
82
Passes
4
Duels
Daniel Lovitz 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Matthew Corcoran
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Cristian Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hany Mukhtar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Joe Willis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Knight
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwell Woledzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles-Emile Brunet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woobens Pacius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Madrigal 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.7
Rating
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Silvan Hefti 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Lucas Bartlett 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kye Rowles
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Keisuke Kurokawa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
Jared Stroud 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
67
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Matti Peltola
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brandon Servania
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Peglow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jackson Hopkins
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Louis Munteanu
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Alex Bono
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Markovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hosei Kijima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Baribo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 | Nashville SC | 5 - 2 | DC United | US Open Cup | Geodis Park |
| 06/28/2025 | DC United | 0 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 05/18/2025 | Nashville SC | 0 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 02/12/2025 | Nashville SC | 4 - 1 | DC United | Friendlies Clubs | The Gardens North County District Park |
| 10/03/2024 | Nashville SC | 3 - 4 | DC United | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 07/13/2024 | DC United | 2 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 07/02/2023 | Nashville SC | 2 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 05/13/2023 | DC United | 1 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 06/25/2022 | DC United | 1 - 3 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 10/16/2021 | DC United | 0 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
07/10/2025
06/28/2025
05/18/2025
02/12/2025
10/03/2024
07/13/2024
07/02/2023
05/13/2023
06/25/2022
10/16/2021
Nashville SC Win
DC United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +13
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -21
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Geodis Park Witnesses an Unforgettable Late Miracle
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A dramatic late surge completely unraveled a solid away performance, resulting in an unforgettable 2-2 draw for the league leaders.
A Capital Ambush
A brutal double-blow silenced Geodis Park within the opening thirty minutes. Despite the home side having completely dominated possession, it was DC United who executed a flawless counter-attacking strategy against the run of play. The visitors drew first blood in the 25th minute when L. Munteanu capitalized on a sharp pass from S. Hefti to beat the keeper. Before the dust could even settle, L. Bartlett nodded home a second just four minutes later, finishing off a pinpoint delivery by K. Kurokawa. The high Stakes of this top-table clash were evident as the visitors absorbed waves of pressure. At the other end, veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson stood tall, turning away early attempts and forcing Nashville SC to seriously reconsider their approach.
The Red Card Catalyst
The second half brought a tactical siege as the hosts desperately sought a lifeline. The tension mounted visibly when J. Palacios saw his 60th-minute finish controversially ruled out for offside. Sensing the game slipping away, the Nashville bench deployed their ultimate weapon: bringing on W. Madrigal to break the deadlock. Then came the defining moment. In the 75th minute, Hefti's reckless challenge earned him a straight red card, instantly shattering the defensive structure that had kept D.C. insulated. The Intensity immediately went off the charts. Just two minutes after the sending off, Madrigal validated his introduction, finding the back of the net to cut the deficit in half. Suddenly, a match that seemed locked down turned into an absolute pressure cooker.
The Madrigal Miracle
Smelling blood in the water, Nashville pinned the visitors deep into their own penalty area. A barrage of 15 total shots turned the final stretch into a desperate survival mission for the ten men of D.C. United. The shifting Balance of power finally overwhelmed the exhausted defense in the 89th minute. Madrigal struck again, completing an incredible heroic brace and sending the home supporters into pure delirium. Johnson's five crucial saves kept the visitors alive just long enough to hear the final whistle, preventing a total collapse. This 2-2 draw feels like a victory for the league leaders, who showcased relentless grit to rescue a point. For D.C., escaping Geodis Park with a point after such late adversity is a testament to their early clinical edge.
Key Questions
How did the red card for S. Hefti impact the match?
S. Hefti's 75th-minute dismissal completely shifted momentum, forcing D.C. United into a deep defensive block and allowing Nashville to launch their devastating late comeback.
What made Warren Madrigal the Man of the Match?
Entering in the 63rd minute, Madrigal was a game-changer, scoring a brilliant brace, including an 89th-minute equalizer, to rescue a crucial point for Nashville.
Did Nashville SC deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Dominating with 74% possession and generating 15 shots, Nashville relentlessly pressured the visitors until breaking through the exhausted ten-man defensive line.
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 Hits High Gear
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. The Eastern Conference pace-setters are turning Geodis Park into an impenetrable fortress, and a struggling DC side represents the perfect opportunity to tighten their grip on the championship race.
The Setup
A mighty Form rating tells the story of Nashville SC. Boasting four wins from four on their own turf and netting a devastating four goals per game locally, they are flying high as genuine title contenders. For DC United, the Stakes are entirely different. Languishing in tenth place and suffering a dip in results, they face a massive test of their credentials on May 10, 2026. The Balance of power heavily favors the dominant hosts, but an injection of attacking Stars from both dugouts ensures this clash guarantees high-octane entertainment.
Key Battle
It all comes down to the final third. Hany Mukhtar pulls the strings for Nashville, dominating the spaces and already racking up three assists to dictate the tempo. He goes head-to-head with Tai Baribo, who carries the fight for DC United. If the visitors want to disrupt the league leaders, they need their target man to capitalize on every fleeting opportunity.
Our Prediction
We expect the home side to overwhelm the visitors from the opening whistle. Nashville's relentless pressure will break the lines, forcing DC to play purely on the counter-attack. A comfortable 3-1 victory for the league leaders seems inevitable given their absolute domestic dominance.