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
