Major League Soccer Gameweek 23
New York City FC 0 - 0 FT Nashville SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Andy Najar 13'
HT
Patrick Yazbek 49'
Hany Mukhtar 53'
↓ Patrick Yazbek ↑matthew corcoran 66'
68' Kevin O'Toole
70' ↓ James Sands ↑Aiden O'Neill
76' ↓ Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos ↑Malachi Jones
↓ Elias Saad ↑Ahmed Qasim 81'
↓ Cristian Espinoza ↑Shakur Mohammed 81'
↓ Andy Najar ↑Daniel Lovitz 89'
↓ Edvard Sandvik Tagseth ↑Bryan Acosta 89'
90' Malachi Jones
Bryan Acosta 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Thiago Martins 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
James Sands
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andrés Perea 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Axel Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Bénie Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Tomás Romero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitja Ilenic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwell Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Flax
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiden O'Neill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andy Najar
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Maxwell Woledzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeisson Palacios
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Reed Baker-Whiting 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Patrick Yazbek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Edvard Tagseth 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
36%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Elias Saad 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Cristian Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Sam Surridge
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hany Mukhtar
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Joe Willis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jack Maher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Lovitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Corcoran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | Nashville SC | 2 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 08/17/2025 | New York City FC | 2 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | Nashville SC | 2 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 10/06/2024 | New York City FC | 3 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 06/23/2024 | Nashville SC | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 04/15/2023 | New York City FC | 2 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 02/25/2023 | Nashville SC | 2 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 10/03/2021 | New York City FC | 0 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/03/2021 | Nashville SC | 3 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Nissan Stadium |
05/24/2026
08/17/2025
05/31/2025
10/06/2024
06/23/2024
04/15/2023
02/25/2023
10/03/2021
09/03/2021
New York City FC Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 19 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +15
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York City FC
Nashville SC
New York City FC
Nashville SC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Tactical Desert in New York
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. A dismal attacking display from both sides turned this top-versus-middle clash into an easily forgettable defensive grind.
A Sluggish Start
Yankee Stadium hosted what was expected to be a true test of Nashville SC's league-leading credentials, but the reality was a deeply uninspiring affair under the lights. From the very first whistle, the Intensity was virtually non-existent, setting a lethargic tone for the night. The visitors controlled possession precisely as expected, meticulously keeping the ball moving across the famously narrow pitch, yet they utterly struggled to penetrate the defensive lines of New York City FC. Despite their soaring status in the Eastern Conference, Nashville looked entirely devoid of ideas in the final third. NYCFC, mired in a miserable run of domestic form, seemed perfectly content to sit deep and absorb pressure. They leaned heavily on goalkeeper Matt Freese to organize a rigid, unyielding backline, successfully preventing early damage but sacrificing any forward momentum in the process.
The Blunt Arsenal
As the clock ticked on into the second half, the match settled into an endlessly predictable rhythm. The overall Balance of play leaned heavily toward the visitors, who eventually rattled off 13 total shots, but their final execution was staggeringly poor. Key playmaker Hany Mukhtar attempted to inject some much-needed life into the proceedings, constantly probing the final third, yet only two of Nashville's efforts actually tested the goalkeeper. NYCFC offered almost nothing on the counter-attack to keep their opponents honest, managing a paltry single shot on target out of six isolated attempts. Every time a breakthrough felt remotely possible, a wayward pass, a heavy touch, or a desperately blocked shot quickly killed the momentum. It became a pure tactical stalemate where neither side possessed the attacking quality needed to shift the dynamic.
Settling for Stagnation
The referee's final whistle arrived as a genuine relief for anyone watching this defensive grind. For Nashville SC, dropping points away from home barely dents their massive 52-point stronghold at the summit, keeping the overall Stakes of the evening comfortably low. However, they lacked the ruthless killer instinct usually associated with a true championship contender. Meanwhile, NYCFC secures yet another point to continue their lengthy string of frustrating draws, though the clean sheet hardly masks their overwhelming offensive impotence on the pitch. There was never a true threat of an Upset here, just a quiet, mutual acceptance of mediocrity that ultimately leaves both managers with plenty of critical homework ahead of their next vital fixtures.
Key Questions
Why did the match end in a scoreless draw?
Both teams lacked attacking quality, with Nashville managing just two shots on target despite controlling possession throughout the match.
Did Nashville SC lose their top spot?
No, they safely remained at the top of the table with 52 points despite dropping two points in this fixture.
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 Dreams Meet New York Grit
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A crucial battle at Yankee Stadium where the league leaders face a side fighting to solidify their playoff positioning, threatening to blow the championship chase wide open.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher for Nashville SC as they sit proudly at the summit of Major League Soccer with 49 points. However, a trip to Yankee Stadium on September 4, 2026, presents a uniquely hostile challenge. New York City FC currently linger in seventh place, desperate to build on a recent victory after a highly erratic stretch. While the visitors possess a commanding league position, the hosts actually edge the match probabilities, creating an incredibly intriguing dynamic. The home side's Form has been undeniably rocky, but returning to familiar territory gives them genuine hope of upsetting the apple cart and stalling Nashville's title parade.
Key Battle
This crunch match will be defined by the Stars taking the pitch. Nashville's relentless attack is spearheaded by Hany Mukhtar, who has been consistently tearing defenses apart in the final third. He will be up against the creative spark of Nicolás Fernández for the home side. Whoever commands the transition spaces between these two opposing forces will dictate the tempo and ultimately tilt the game's Balance in their favor. The visitors have been incredibly effective on the road, making this clash of styles a fascinating watch.
Our Prediction
Despite the massive points gap in the regular season table, the tactical setup slightly favors the hosts in a tight, physical affair. Expect New York City FC to press high early, forcing a 2-1 victory that blows the race at the top of the table wide open.