New York City FC 2-1 Nashville SC
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New York City FC won: New York City FC 2-1 Nashville SC in the MLS on Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at Yankee Stadium, New York City. New York City FC goals: Andres Perea 40', Alonso Martinez 77'. Nashville SC goals: Jacob Shaffelburg 10'. Expected goals: 1.38-1.56. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Alonso Martinez (8.2).
Match report
New York City FC beat Nashville SC 2-1
New York City FC came from behind to beat Nashville SC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday 17 August in MLS.
Jacob Shaffelburg put Nashville SC ahead on 10' (0-1), Andres Perea levelled for New York City FC on 40' (1-1) and Alonso Martinez restored New York City FC's lead on 77' (2-1).
New York City FC had 56% of the ball, shots were 12-12 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-1.56.
Alonso Martinez (New York City FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 20,077. Referee: Filip Dujic.
Match stats
| New York City FC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.56 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 420 (85%) | 324 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 11 |
Lineups
New York City FC (4-3-3): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Justin Haak, Kevin O'Toole, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Andres Perea, Nicolás Fernández, Alonso Martinez, Hannes Wolf
Nashville SC (4-3-3): Joe Willis, Josh Bauer, Jack Maher, Jeisson Palacios, Andy Nájar, Hany Mukhtar, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Jonathan Perez, Sam Surridge, Jacob Shaffelburg
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC)
- 40' · Goal · Andres Perea (New York City FC)
- 48' · Yellow card · Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC)
- 58' · Yellow card · Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Agustin Ojeda for Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Ahmed Qasem for Jonathan Perez (Nashville SC)
- 73' · Substitution · Gaston Brugman for Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC)
- 77' · Goal · Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Julian Fernandez for Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Walker Zimmerman for Jack Maher (Nashville SC)
- 80' · Substitution · Teal Bunbury for Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC)
- 82' · Yellow card · Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)
- 82' · Yellow card · Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Andres Perea (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2021: New York City FC 3, draws 3, Nashville SC 4.
Questions
Who won New York City FC vs Nashville SC?
New York City FC won, 2-1 (MLS) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025.
When and where is New York City FC vs Nashville SC?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 21:00 UTC at Yankee Stadium, New York City, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and Nashville SC?
In 10 league meetings since 2021: New York City FC 3 wins, 3 draws, Nashville SC 4 wins (goals 11-13).