Nashville SC Looks to Rebound Against Orlando City SC After Tough Loss to New York City FC

Nashville SC Looks to Rebound Against Orlando City SC After Tough Loss to New York City FC

Nashville Soccer Club faced a 2-1 defeat against New York City FC in their first match at Yankee Stadium, which was marred by an almost 90-minute weather delay. Jacob Shaffelburg, a Canadian international, scored the only goal for Nashville SC in the 10th minute with an assist from Hany Mukhtar. Despite the loss, Nashville SC is trailing FC Cincinnati by just five points in the Eastern Conference standings.

Shaffelburg showcased his scoring prowess by netting his third goal in nine matches against New York City FC. This goal brought him close to equaling his single-season MLS regular season high of three goals achieved in 2023.

Hany Mukhtar continued his impressive form by providing his ninth assist of the regular season, taking his total goal contributions to 21 (12 goals, 9 assists). This places him tied for the seventh-most contributions in the league in 2025, behind the league leader Anders Dreyer from San Diego with 30 contributions.

Next on the schedule for Nashville SC is a home game at GEODIS Park against Orlando City SC, where they will host 90's Night presented by Renasant on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

In conclusion, despite the setback against New York City FC, Nashville SC's players like Shaffelburg and Mukhtar continue to impress with their performances, and the team remains in contention for a top spot in the Eastern Conference. The upcoming match against Orlando City SC presents an opportunity for Nashville SC to bounce back and secure a positive result.