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Nashville Sc vs Orlando City Sc

Geodis Park, Nashville24 August 2025 at 01:30
Referee: Tim Ford

Match Events

Nashville SC
Orlando City SC
Kick Off
S. Surridge

assist: H. Mukhtar

3′
H. Mukhtar

assist: J. Bauer

17′
H. Mukhtar

assist: J. Shaffelburg

40′
Half Time
58′
K. SmithA. Freeman
58′
C. AraujoE. Atuesta
58′
N. RodriguezM. Pasalic
J. ShaffelburgA. Qasem
63′
74′
D. ThorhallssonL. Muriel
G. BrugmanB. Acosta
76′
A. NajarT. Schmitt
76′
P. YazbekE. Tagseth
88′
A. MuylJ. Perez
89′
89′
J. GerbetZ. Taifi
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal8
17Total Shots12
4Blocked Shots0
13Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox7
14Fouls12
5Corner Kicks4
1Offsides0
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
466Total passes456
418Passes accurate406
90%Passes %89%
2.64expected_goals0.80
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Nashville SC is 7.05, compared to 6.87 for Orlando City SC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Nashville SC's highest-rated starter is S. Surridge (7.46), while Orlando City SC's best-rated player is T. Spicer (7.06).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Nashville SC have contributed 13 goals and 10 assists this season, led by S. Surridge (9G). Orlando City SC's starters account for 2 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by T. Spicer (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Nashville SC deploy 4 defenders rated 7.08 on average, against Orlando City SC's 4-man backline averaging 6.78. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Nashville SC field 4 midfielders averaging 6.84, versus Orlando City SC's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Nashville SC start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.21, compared to 3 for Orlando City SC averaging 7.06. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 84% for Nashville SC and 78% for Orlando City SC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Nashville SC's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for Orlando City SC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Nashville SC's starting XI is 29.6 (youngest: P. Yazbek (23), oldest: J. Willis (37)), while Orlando City SC average 29.0 (youngest: T. Spicer (25), oldest: R. Jansson (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Nashville SC's starters average 8 league appearances each, versus 7 for Orlando City SC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Nashville SC4-4-1-14-3-3Orlando City SC
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Willis31Najar25Zimmerm.4Palacios22Bauer14Shaffel.8Yazbek7Brugman19Muyl10Mukhtar9Surridge1Gallese24Smith15Schlegel6Jansson21Marin17Thorhal.35Gerbet5Araujo11Rodrigu.7Enrique14Spicer

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Joseph Callaghan II

Substitutes

Coach: Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez

Nashville SCPosition StrengthOrlando City SC
7.05
Avg Rating
6.87
7.08Defender (4 v 4)6.78
0G 3A0G 3A
6.84Midfielder (4 v 3)
1G 3A0G 0A
7.21Forward (2 v 3)7.06
12G 4A2G 1A
Nashville SC4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Willis
31DefenderA. Najar7.13A
25DefenderW. Zimmerman
4DefenderJ. Palacios7.4
22DefenderJ. Bauer6.8
14MidfielderJ. Shaffelburg
8MidfielderP. Yazbek7.11G3A
7MidfielderG. Brugman
19MidfielderA. Muyl6.6
10ForwardH. Mukhtar7.03G4A
9ForwardS. Surridge7.59G
Orlando City SC4-3-3
1GoalkeeperP. Gallese
24DefenderK. Smith
15DefenderR. Schlegel
6DefenderR. Jansson6.8
21DefenderA. Marin6.73A
17MidfielderD. Thorhallsson
35MidfielderJ. Gerbet
5MidfielderC. Araujo
11ForwardN. Rodriguez
7ForwardR. Enrique
14ForwardT. Spicer7.12G1A

Match Summary

Nashville SC defeated Orlando City SC 5:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by S. Surridge 3′, H. Mukhtar 17′, H. Mukhtar 40′, S. Surridge 43′, L. Muriel 76′, J. Palacios 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Nashville SC had 50% possession while Orlando City SC held 50%. Nashville SC had 17 shots (9 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Orlando City SC. Expected goals: Nashville SC 2.64 — Orlando City SC 0.80. Nashville SC made 5 substitutions, Orlando City SC made 5.

Rivalry since 2020

Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Nashville SC
5
wins
Drawn
5
Orlando City SC
7
wins
Total goals
53 · 3.1/match
Both scored
10/17 · 59%
Over 2.5
10/17 · 59%

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