MLS 2026 · 4 Sep 2026

New York City FC 0–0 Nashville SC

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Aug 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made New York City FC favourites at 50%.

Nashville SC deserved more from the draw, creating 1.6 xG to 1.0.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Matthew Freese, 53.8 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Cristian Espinoza +11.7, Reed Baker-Whiting +11.0.

Each side's last five results before this match.

29 Aug 2026	D 1–1	at Toronto FC MLS
23 Aug 2026	D 1–1	at New England Revolution MLS
19 Aug 2026	L 1–2	at FC Cincinnati MLS
16 Aug 2026	L 2–3	v Philadelphia Union MLS
31 Jul 2026	D 1–1	v Toronto FC MLS

24 May 2026	Nashville SC 2–1 New York City FC MLS

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Matthew Freese Goalkeeper	90	–	53.8	+5.6
Aiden O'Neill Midfielder	20	–	45.7	–
Andrés Perea Midfielder	90	–	42.3	+5.5
Bénie Traoré Midfielder	90	0.02	42.2	+2.3
Nicolás Fernández Midfielder	90	0.22	37.3	−11.9
Tayvon Gray Defender	90	–	36.3	+4.5
Malachi Jones Forward	14	–	35.9	–
James Sands Midfielder	70	–	35.8	−6.8
Luighi Hanri Forward	76	0.65	35.5	−6.9
Thiago Martins Defender	90	–	35.5	−8.9
Agustin Ojeda Midfielder	90	0.11	31.7	−9.4
Kevin O'Toole Defender	90	–	29.8	−5.6
Raul Gustavo Defender	90	–	27.7	−12.4

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Daniel Lovitz Defender	1	–	100.0	–
Bryan Acosta Midfielder	1	–	93.5	–
Maxwell Woledzi Defender	90	–	50.2	+3.6
Matthew Corcoran Midfielder	24	–	49.5	–
Cristian Espinoza Midfielder	81	–	49.4	+11.7
Jeisson Palacios Defender	90	–	48.8	−0.9
Brian Schwake Goalkeeper	90	–	48.4	−6.1
Hany Mukhtar Forward	90	1.09	46.5	−0.2
Patrick Yazbek Midfielder	66	0.02	45.2	+2.3
Elias Saad Forward	81	0.24	44.7	+0.4
Reed Baker-Whiting Defender	90	–	44.7	+11.0
Shakur Mohammed Midfielder	9	0.04	40.2	–
Edvard Tagseth Midfielder	89	–	39.5	−1.3
Andy Najar Defender	89	–	37.9	+0.9
Sam Surridge Forward	90	0.22	36.5	−6.0
Ahmed Qasem Midfielder	9	–	16.5	–