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Nashville Sc vs Houston Dynamo

Geodis Park, Nashville28 September 2025 at 01:30
Referee: Sergiy Boyko

Match Events

Nashville SC
Houston Dynamo
Kick Off
15′
O. LingrF. Awodesu
Half Time
P. YazbekB. Acosta
57′
A. NajarJ. Bauer
57′
69′
Junior UrsoA. Bassi
69′
E. PonceD. Holmes
S. SurridgeT. Bunbury
77′
H. MukhtarT. Boyd
77′
84′
E. BartlowSergio Santos
84′
ArturS. Kowalczyk
J. ShaffelburgW. Zimmerman
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal4
8Shots off Goal4
18Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots0
14Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox3
18Fouls9
5Corner Kicks3
1Offsides0
67%Ball Possession33%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
646Total passes317
596Passes accurate275
92%Passes %87%
2.33expected_goals0.65
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Nashville SC is 7.09, compared to 6.77 for Houston Dynamo. 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 Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is J. McGlynn (7.49).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Nashville SC have contributed 14 goals and 10 assists this season, led by S. Surridge (9G). Houston Dynamo's starters account for 7 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by L. Ennali (3G). 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 7.13 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 4-man backline averaging 6.54. 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 6.95, versus Houston Dynamo's 5 rated 6.96. 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 7.24, compared to 1 for Houston Dynamo averaging 6.35. 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 86% for Nashville SC and 83% for Houston Dynamo. 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 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 14 for Houston Dynamo. 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 29.4 (youngest: P. Yazbek (23), oldest: J. Willis (37)), while Houston Dynamo average 27.3 (youngest: J. McGlynn (22), oldest: E. Sviatchenko (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 9 for Houston Dynamo. 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 SC4-4-1-14-2-3-1Houston Dynamo
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Willis31Najar4Palacios5Maher2Lovitz14Shaffel.20Tagseth8Yazbek19Muyl10Mukhtar9Surridge31Bond25Dorsey28Sviatch.4Bartlow36Andrade6Artur30Urso21McGlynn9Lingr11Ennali10Ponce

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Joseph Callaghan II

Substitutes

Coach: Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero

Nashville SCPosition StrengthHouston Dynamo
7.09
Avg Rating
6.77
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.88
0G 0A0G 0A
7.13Defender (4 v 4)6.54
0G 3A2G 0A
6.95Midfielder (4 v 5)6.96
2G 3A5G 5A
7.24Forward (2 v 1)6.35
12G 4A0G 0A
Nashville SC4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Willis
31DefenderA. Najar7.23A
4DefenderJ. Palacios7.3
5DefenderJ. Maher7.1
2DefenderD. Lovitz7.0
14MidfielderJ. Shaffelburg
20MidfielderE. Tagseth7.11G
8MidfielderP. Yazbek7.11G3A
19MidfielderA. Muyl6.6
10ForwardH. Mukhtar7.03G4A
9ForwardS. Surridge7.59G
Houston Dynamo4-2-3-1
31GoalkeeperJ. Bond6.9
25DefenderG. Dorsey
28DefenderE. Sviatchenko6.51G
4DefenderE. Bartlow
36DefenderFelipe Andrade6.51G
6MidfielderArtur6.7
30MidfielderJunior Urso
21MidfielderJ. McGlynn7.52G2A
9MidfielderO. Lingr6.71A
11MidfielderL. Ennali7.03G2A
10ForwardE. Ponce6.3

Match Summary

Nashville SC defeated Houston Dynamo 3:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by H. Mukhtar 2′, Junior Urso 40′, S. Surridge 48′, A. Najar 50′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Nashville SC had 67% possession while Houston Dynamo held 33%. Nashville SC had 18 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Nashville SC 2.33 — Houston Dynamo 0.65. Nashville SC made 5 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 5.

Rivalry since 2020

Nashville SC vs Houston Dynamo Head to Head Results

4 stretnutí
Nashville SC
1
wins
Drawn
1
Houston Dynamo
2
wins
Total goals
11 · 2.8/match
Both scored
3/4 · 75%
Over 2.5
2/4 · 50%

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