Nashville SC is coming off its first ever Supporters’ Shield win and is now gunning to make even more MLS history as they host the Philadelphia Union tonight. They’re sitting at an incredible 21-7-3 with 70 points, and they’ve got their sights set on a major record.
Nashville’s Historic Run Continues
Tonight, at Geodis Park at 7 p.m. CT, Nashville SC has a chance to break the MLS record for most home wins in a single season. That record, 14, was set by the New York Red Bulls back in 2018. If they pull it off, it’s just another feather in the cap of what’s already been an epic season. Nashville is fresh off a dominant 2-0 road win against CF Montréal on October 24, where Hany Mukhtar kept his insane scoring streak alive, making it six games in a row! Plus, goalkeeper Brian Schwake is an absolute brick wall, logging his league-leading 14th clean sheet of the season. The man is on fire, and if he can grab two more shutouts, he’ll tie the MLS record for most in a regular season. Talk about clutch performances!
Philadelphia’s Playoff Fight
On the other side of the pitch, the Philadelphia Union is facing some serious pressure. They’re coming off a tough 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on October 24, and they desperately need a win. Philly is currently sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, just four points ahead of the wild-card threshold. They’re fighting tooth and nail to avoid having to play in a wild-card game, which means they need to bring their A-game against a red-hot Nashville squad.
Tonight’s game is absolutely massive for both clubs. Nashville SC is pushing to etch their name even further into the MLS record books, while the Philadelphia Union is battling for crucial points to secure their spot in the postseason without the added stress of a wild-card match. It’s all happening tonight, and you don’t want to miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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