Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17
Orlando City SC 1 - 0 FT Nashville SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Tiago
HT
↓ A. Muyl ↑A. Qasem 46'
53' ↓ Tiago ↑T. Spicer
↓ B. Acosta ↑E. Tagseth 65'
↓ S. Mohammed ↑J. Knight 65'
70' ↓ B. Rhein ↑A. Marin
70' ↓ D. Brekalo ↑Iago Teodoro
72' T. Spicer (J. Ellis)
↓ A. Najar ↑D. Lovitz 76'
86' ↓ Luis Otavio ↑W. Cartagena
86' ↓ J. Ellis ↑H. Sarajian
↓ M. Corcoran ↑W. Pacius 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brekalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
70
Entry
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio 
NPC
62
Minutes
62
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Braian Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
45
Passes
5
Duels
Justin Ellis
NPC
62
Minutes
62
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Caraballo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwell Woledzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Maher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Najar 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
65
Entry
Matthew Corcoran
NPC
62
Minutes
62
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.8
Rating
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
65
Entry
Sam Surridge 
GHOST
8
Actions
8
Actions
62
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Hany Mukhtar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Xavier Valdez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeisson Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Knight
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Lovitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles-Emile Brunet
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Edvard Tagseth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Woobens Pacius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2026 | Nashville SC | 5 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 02/07/2026 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 2 | Nashville SC | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 09/20/2025 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 08/24/2025 | Nashville SC | 5 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 05/21/2025 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 3 | Nashville SC | US Open Cup | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 08/31/2024 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 07/18/2024 | Nashville SC | 0 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 11/08/2023 | Nashville SC | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 10/30/2023 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 0 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
03/21/2026
02/07/2026
09/20/2025
08/24/2025
05/21/2025
08/31/2024
07/18/2024
11/08/2023
10/30/2023
Orlando City SC Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +18
P: 12 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -13
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -9
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Exploria Stadium Erupts as Orlando Topples the Leaders
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. An expected walkover turned into a gritty tactical masterclass as the struggling underdogs completely neutralized the league's most dangerous side to secure a monumental victory.
Relentless Early Pressure
Orlando City SC did not read the script. Facing the overwhelming league leaders on their home turf, they refused to sit back and absorb pressure. Instead, they edged possession and launched an immediate attacking siege. The Intensity was blistering right out of the gate, transforming Exploria Stadium into a cauldron of noise. Nashville SC, sitting comfortably at the summit with thirty-two points, looked entirely shell-shocked by the home side's aggression. Orlando relentlessly peppered the final third, pinning the visitors deep in their own half. Despite the massive gap in the standings, the early exchanges made a mockery of the form guide, with the hosts playing like title contenders rather than a side desperate for points at the bottom of the table.
Turning the Tables
The breakthrough felt inevitable given the run of play, but the sheer Upset Factor of this match cannot be overstated. When the defining tactical shift arrived, Facundo Torres drove the attack forward with purpose, capitalizing on Nashville's uncharacteristic lethargy. The visitors' star man, Hany Mukhtar, was completely isolated, cut off from service as Orlando's midfield commanded the central zones. A staggering shot advantage for the home side told the true story of this contest. Nashville simply could not find their rhythm, managing a meager single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. The home side's tactical discipline disrupted every passing lane, frustrating a team that had previously steamrolled almost everyone in their path.
A Defining Statement
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes reached a fever pitch. This was no lucky smash-and-grab; Orlando genuinely outworked and outplayed the best team in the division. Holding onto a narrow one-goal advantage, the hosts showcased immense defensive resolve, clearing their lines and breaking up any desperate late surges from the visitors. For a team languishing in eleventh place before kickoff, these three points are an absolute lifeline. The final whistle brought deafening cheers, signaling a result that could completely alter the trajectory of their campaign. Nashville remains perched at the top, but this jarring defeat exposes vulnerabilities that future opponents will undoubtedly look to exploit. Orlando has just proved that on any given night, the league hierarchy means absolutely nothing.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Orlando City SC's season?
This massive upset victory provides a crucial lifeline, offering the momentum and confidence needed to climb out of the bottom half of the table.
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 in Pivotal Eastern Clash
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. Nashville's title charge hits the road against an Orlando side desperately fighting to salvage a disastrous campaign.
The Setup
Orlando City SC are leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding 44 times already this season. They face the ultimate test as league leaders Nashville SC arrive boasting a Form rating that demands absolute respect. The visitors are ruthless, efficient, and sitting pretty at the summit on a four-game winning streak. While a solid Balance rating suggests Orlando can occasionally frustrate opponents, the underlying Stakes are massive for the away side's championship aspirations. A slip-up here against struggling opposition could throw the title race wide open.
Key Battle
This matchup comes down to which talisman can carry their side and elevate the Stars rating on the pitch. Martín Ojeda has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, practically carrying Orlando's attacking threat on his shoulders. He will look to outgun Nashville's Hany Mukhtar, who operates as the creative heartbeat for the league leaders. If Mukhtar is allowed time to dictate the tempo, Orlando's leaky defense will inevitably crumble.
Our Prediction
Expect Nashville to dominate possession and exploit defensive spaces early. Orlando might grab a consolation goal through sheer individual brilliance, but the visitors simply have too much firepower. We foresee a comfortable 3-1 victory for the title contenders.