Nashville SC Aims to Extend Unbeaten Start Against Orlando City SC Nashville SC returns to MLS action Saturday after a midweek Concacaf Champions Cup clash, seeking to remain undefeated in 2026 against Orlando City SC. The team sits joint-top of the Eastern Conference after four matchdays, having scored the second-most goals in the conference and conceded the fewest. The match, set for GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, will take place at 5 p.m. CT on March 21. The Boys in Gold have made headlines this season with a record-breaking start, posting five wins and three draws in eight games—a club record. Their success has also included a first-ever berth in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. Key players have contributed to this momentum: Hany Mukhtar reached 150 MLS goal contributions with a decisive win against Columbus, Sam Surridge hit 50 career MLS goal contributions, and Brian Schwake remains unbeaten in 13 games as the team’s starting goalkeeper. Saturday’s match presents opportunities for further milestones. Dan Lovitz could reach 300 career MLS regular-season appearances if he plays, while Cristian Espinoza and Surridge are close to hitting 125 and 50 goal contributions, respectively. Schwake’s unbeaten streak and Nashville’s overall unbeaten run could extend, solidifying their position as one of the league’s top teams. The team’s attacking prowess has been a standout feature. The trio of Designated Players—Mukhtar, Surridge, and Espinoza—has combined for seven goals and three assists in four games, with Surridge leading the charge with four goals. Their ability to create and capitalize on chances has been critical, as seen in their Round of 16 clash against Miami, where they overcame a scoreless first leg to secure a dramatic second-leg victory.#concacaf_champions_cup #nashville_sc #geodis_park #orlando_city_sc #hany_mukhtar
Nashville SC - Inter Miami en vivo: Concacaf Champions Cup, IDA en directo - AS USA La Concacaf Champions Cup regresa con el partido de ida de los octavos de final entre Nashville SC y Inter Miami, un enfrentamiento que promete ser intenso y lleno de emociones. El partido se disputa en el Geodis Park, donde los locales, conocidos como "The Six Strings", intentarán aprovechar la afición local para superar al equipo argentino, que cuenta con la presencia de Lionel Messi. El análisis previo destaca la alineación de Nashville SC, que mantiene la misma formación 4-2-3-1 que ha utilizado durante la temporada en la MLS. El mediocampista B.J. Callaghan se ha destacado como figura clave, aunque su equipo enfrenta un reto: la necesidad de mejorar su rendimiento frente a un rival que ha demostrado ser competitivo en partidos recientes. La formación visitante, liderada por Messi, busca aprovechar su experiencia y la presión de la eliminatoria. El partido tiene un contexto histórico importante. En una visita anterior al Geodis Park, el Inter Miami cayó 2-1 en 2025, con goles de Josh Bauer, Sam Surridge y Lionel Messi. Sin embargo, en el partido anterior, disputado en el extinto Chase Stadium, el equipo argentino logró una victoria más abrumadora, con un doblete de Tadeo Allende y un gol de Messi, que se acerca a los 900 tantos en su carrera profesional. El partido se presenta como una oportunidad para que Messi marque un hito en su trayectoria. Con un solo gol, el astro argentino podría convertirse en el primer jugador en alcanzar esa cifra en la historia del fútbol profesional. La presión sobre el equipo de Miami es alta, ya que su desempeño en la Concacaf Champions Cup ha sido clave para su progreso en el torneo. Los seguidores del fútbol pueden seguir el desarrollo del partido en tiempo real a través de AS.#lionel_messi #inter_miami #concacaf_champions_cup #nashville_sc #geodis_park
Inter Miami CF Set to Visit Nashville SC for Champions Cup Round of 16 First Leg Inter Miami CF is set to face Nashville SC in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday, March 11. The match will take place at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live in English on FS2 and in Spanish on TUDN. The reigning MLS Cup champions enter the competition following two consecutive victories in the regular season, defeating Orlando City SC and D.C. United on the road. Inter Miami’s campaign in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup marks its third appearance in the region’s premier club competition, which will run from February to May. The tournament structure includes Round One in February, the Round of 16 in March, Quarterfinals in April, Semifinals in late April and early May, and the final on May 30. Inter Miami was pre-seeded into the Round of 16 for securing the 2025 MLS Cup title. Head Coach Javier Mascherano emphasized the significance of the competition, stating, “It’s a competition that excites us because it’s a competition the Club hasn’t been able to win before. It’s not easy, and above all it excites us because last year we were just one step away from reaching the final. But we also know it’s a very difficult matchup. We’re facing an opponent that has started very strongly in our league, one of the best in our conference, and a team that has strengthened well and is really performing well.” Inter Miami’s history in the Concacaf Champions Cup includes a 2024 Round of 16 series against Nashville SC, where the team won 5-3 on aggregate. The 2025 edition saw Inter Miami reach the Semifinals, overcoming Sporting Kansas City, Cavalier FC, and LAFC before falling to Vancouver Whitecaps.#concacaf_champions_cup #javier_mascherano #nashville_sc #inter_miami_cf #geodis_park
