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Orlando City Sc vs Nashville Sc

Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida21 September 2025 at 00:30

Match Events

Orlando City SC
Nashville SC
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
P. YazbekJ. Shaffelburg
L. MurielD. McGuire
63′
I. AnguloT. Spicer
73′
77′
J. PalaciosJ. Bauer
77′
G. BrugmanM. Corcoran
D. BrekaloD. Thorhallsson
86′
K. SmithC. Guske
86′
86′
E. TagsethB. Acosta
90+1′
D. LovitzT. Schmitt
D. McGuire

assist: T. Spicer

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal6
5Shots off Goal1
14Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox1
6Fouls14
4Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
387Total passes653
343Passes accurate594
89%Passes %91%
1.62expected_goals1.35
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Orlando City SC is 6.75, compared to 7.09 for Nashville 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. Orlando City SC's highest-rated starter is M. Ojeda (7.37), while Nashville SC's best-rated player is S. Surridge (7.46).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Orlando City SC have contributed 9 goals and 3 assists this season, led by M. Ojeda (7G). Nashville SC's starters account for 14 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by S. Surridge (9G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Orlando City SC deploy 4 defenders rated 6.63 on average, against Nashville SC's 4-man backline averaging 7.13. 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

Orlando City SC field 4 midfielders averaging 6.63, versus Nashville SC's 5 rated 7.08. 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

Orlando City SC start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.37, compared to 1 for Nashville SC averaging 7.02. 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 85% for Orlando City SC and 86% for Nashville 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

Orlando City SC's starters have collected 11 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for Nashville 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 Orlando City SC's starting XI is 27.8 (youngest: M. Pasalic (25), oldest: R. Jansson (34)), while Nashville SC average 29.4 (youngest: P. Yazbek (23), oldest: J. Willis (37)). 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

Orlando City SC's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 8 for Nashville 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.

Orlando City SC4-4-24-3-2-1Nashville SC
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gallese30Freeman15Schlegel6Jansson4Brekalo87Pasalic20Atuesta24Smith77Angulo9Muriel10Ojeda1Willis31Najar4Palacios5Maher2Lovitz8Yazbek20Tagseth7Brugman19Muyl9Surridge10Mukhtar

Substitutes

Coach: Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Joseph Callaghan II

Orlando City SCPosition StrengthNashville SC
6.75
Avg Rating
7.09
6.63Defender (4 v 4)7.13
0G 0A0G 3A
6.63Midfielder (4 v 5)7.08
2G 3A11G 3A
7.37Forward (2 v 1)7.02
7G 0A3G 4A
Orlando City SC4-4-2
1GoalkeeperP. Gallese
30DefenderA. Freeman
15DefenderR. Schlegel
6DefenderR. Jansson6.8
4DefenderD. Brekalo6.5
87MidfielderM. Pasalic6.62G
20MidfielderE. Atuesta6.5
24MidfielderK. Smith
77MidfielderI. Angulo6.83A
9ForwardL. Muriel
10ForwardM. Ojeda7.47G
Nashville SC4-3-2-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Willis
31DefenderA. Najar7.23A
4DefenderJ. Palacios7.3
5DefenderJ. Maher7.1
2DefenderD. Lovitz7.0
8MidfielderP. Yazbek7.11G3A
20MidfielderE. Tagseth7.11G
7MidfielderG. Brugman
19MidfielderA. Muyl6.6
9MidfielderS. Surridge7.59G
10ForwardH. Mukhtar7.03G4A

Match Summary

Orlando City SC defeated Nashville SC 3:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by M. Ojeda 30′, M. Ojeda 32′, H. Mukhtar 45′, J. Shaffelburg 51′, D. McGuire 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Orlando City SC had 38% possession while Nashville SC held 62%. Orlando City SC had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 9 (6 on target) for Nashville SC. Expected goals: Orlando City SC 1.62 — Nashville SC 1.35. Orlando City SC made 4 substitutions, Nashville SC made 5.

Rivalry since 2020

Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Orlando City SC
6
wins
Drawn
5
Nashville SC
6
wins
Total goals
54 · 3.2/match
Both scored
10/17 · 59%
Over 2.5
10/17 · 59%

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026