
Season 2026/2027
Major League Soccer
Nashville SC vs New York City FC – Lineups & Match Details
Nashville SC beat New York City FC 2-1.
Major League Soccer · Regular Season - 16
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Nashville SC2 - 1
Full Time
HT: 1 - 1
New York City FCReferee: A. Da Silva
Match preview
Nashville SC host New York City FC on Sunday, 24 May 2026. The kick-off time is 00:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Nashville SC go into the match 1st in the table; New York City FC sit 8th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.
Form coming in
Nashville SC have taken 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 2 wins in a row. New York City FC have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.
Head to head
The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 17 Aug 2025: Nashville SC 1-2 New York City FC; 31 May 2025: Nashville SC 2-2 New York City FC; 6 Oct 2024: Nashville SC 1-3 New York City FC. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.
Match recap
Nashville SC beat New York City FC 2-1. Nashville SC scored through J. Palacios 16', M. Woledzi 49'. New York City FC replied with N. Fernández Mercau 23' (pen.). The decisive goal arrived in minute 49 as the contest closed.
Stat highlights
Nashville SC held 48% of the ball against 52% for New York City FC. Shots on target finished 6-4. Expected goals read 0.75 for Nashville SC, 1.36 for New York City FC.
Verdict
The win nudges Nashville SC forward and leaves New York City FC with work to do. Nashville SC sat 1st and New York City FC 8th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.