New York Red Bulls 0 - 1 FT Nashville SC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
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Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
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Match Events
D. Lovitz 12'
HT
M. Corcoran 58'
61' ↓ E. Forsberg ↑M. Sofo
61' ↓ C. Cowell ↑M. Jimenez
↓ D. Lovitz ↑A. Najar 62'
↓ S. Mohammed ↑C. Espinoza 62'
↓ E. Saad ↑A. Qasem 70'
↓ M. Corcoran ↑P. Yazbek 70'
80' ↓ D. Nealis ↑J. Marshall-Rutty
↓ R. Baker-Whiting ↑J. Bauer 86'
88' ↓ J. Che ↑T. Parker
90'+2 J. Bazan
M. Woledzi (C. Espinoza) 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dylan Nealis
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
80
Entry
Justin Che 
NPC
78
Minutes
78
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Julian Bazan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matthew Dos Santos 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Anis Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Forsberg 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
61
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Julian Hall
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cameron Harper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mijahir Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reed Baker-Whiting
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jack Maher 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Maxwell Woledzi 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Daniel Lovitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Matthew Corcoran
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Edvard Tagseth 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Hany Mukhtar
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Sam Surridge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
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
Andy Najar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeisson Palacios
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
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Yazbek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | Nashville SC | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 03/02/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 06/15/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 02/24/2024 | Nashville SC | 0 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 10/22/2023 | Nashville SC | 0 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 03/05/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 01/21/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | Nashville SC | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 01/21/2023 | Nashville SC | 0 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Friendlies Clubs | IMG Soccer Stadium |
| 11/07/2021 | Nashville SC | 1 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Nissan Stadium |
| 06/19/2021 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
05/15/2025
03/02/2025
06/15/2024
02/24/2024
10/22/2023
03/05/2023
01/21/2023
01/21/2023
11/07/2021
06/19/2021
New York Red Bulls Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +22
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York Red Bulls
Nashville SC
New York Red Bulls
Nashville SC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Heartbreak at Sports Illustrated Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. Nashville SC showcased the ruthless edge of a first-place team, stealing a dramatic road victory in stoppage time despite New York's statistical dominance.
Early Deadlock
The Stakes were remarkably high under the lights at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The New York Red Bulls stepped onto the field absolutely desperate to shake off a brutal stretch of losing form and prove they could compete with the elite. They edged possession in the opening phases, utilizing a carefully calculated tempo to disrupt the visiting league leaders. Adri Mehmeti dictated the rhythm effortlessly from the central midfield, spraying long passes to the flanks and helping the hosts build sustained offensive pressure. Despite a staggering twelve total corners reflecting massive set-piece tension in the box, the final finishing touch remained entirely elusive for the home side during the tense first half.
The Grinding Stalemate
As the game stretched into a highly contested second half, an unrelenting Intensity rating defined the chaotic midfield battle. Ronald Donkor emerged as an absolute revelation for the home side, dominating physical duels and repeatedly setting up dangerous offensive sequences in the final third. New York amassed an impressive 1.62 expected goals on a barrage of thirteen shots, effectively turning the visitor's penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery. Yet, Nashville SC absorbed the heavy punishment without breaking. The visitors firmly refused to buckle under the weight of the attacks, showcasing the disciplined defensive resilience that has anchored their undisputed spot at the very top of the league table this season.
A Stoppage-Time Stunner
The fragile, grinding Balance of the match finally shattered in the dramatic dying embers of the contest. Just as the Red Bulls looked completely poised to secure a hard-fought and heavily deserved point, Nashville struck a fatal, lightning-fast counter-punch. In the 90th minute, C. Espinoza brilliantly threaded a flawless, defense-splitting ball directly into the striding path of M. Woledzi. The ensuing finish was utterly clinical, immediately silencing the anxious home crowd and viciously snatching all three points. It was a classic smash-and-grab road victory, firmly cementing Nashville's dominant status as prime title contenders while plunging New York even further down into the frustrating depths of the league standings.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Ronald Donkor?
While Ronald Donkor was New York's standout performer, it was actually Nashville's M. Woledzi who provided the ultimate drama with a crushing 90th-minute winner.
What does this mean for New York Red Bulls's season?
Stuck in eighth place with worsening form, they urgently need to translate their expected goals and possession into actual points to salvage their campaign.
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 Seek to Cement Top Spot Against Erratic Red Bulls
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. A compelling Stakes rating underscores this clash, as the league leaders look to ruthlessly exploit a leaky home defence and stretch their championship advantage.
The Setup
This August 19, 2026 encounter at Sports Illustrated Stadium throws a title-chasing Nashville SC side straight into the den of an unpredictable New York Red Bulls team. The visitors boast a formidable Form rating, sitting comfortably at the summit with forty points and a stingy backline that has conceded just fourteen times. The hosts, languishing in eighth with a severe negative goal difference, must desperately shore up their defensive cracks to salvage anything from this fixture. Our take points to a distinct lack of Balance here; Nashville are flying high on a commanding winning streak, while the New York outfit have stumbled repeatedly, conceding goals at an alarming rate.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Jorge Ruvalcaba as he tries to dismantle the Nashville rearguard. Ruvalcaba has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, bringing a vital injection of Stars quality to the final third. He will face a monumental challenge against Maxwell Woledzi, who anchors the meanest defence in the division. If Woledzi can stifle the Red Bulls' primary creative outlet, the visitors will effortlessly dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Our verdict favours a clinical Nashville victory, likely ending 2-0. Expect the visitors to absorb early pressure before exploiting gaping holes in the Red Bulls' transition. The away side's defensive solidity provides the perfect foundation to strike efficiently on the counter and claim a vital three points in the title race.