Chester, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2023)– Nashville SC (12W-10L-10D, 46 pts) earned a valuable point on the road as it battled to a scoreless draw at Subaru Park in its last road match of the regular season. Nashville SC’s 11th shutout of the season tied LAFC and CF Montréal’s record for third-most clean sheets in the league.
Joe Said No: Joe Willis made three critical saves in the first half and two in the second to maintain a clean sheet. Willis and Nashville SC’s backline have allowed the fewest goals in the league this season at 29 in 32 matches.
Home Sweet Home: Nashville SC will return to GEODIS Park to host its final two opponents of the 2023 MLS regular season, New England Revolution on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. CT, followed by a Decision Day meeting with New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Oct. 21. Tickets are available for purchase at nashvillesc.com/tickets.
Notes:
- Nashville SC:
- has allowed the fewest goals in MLS (29)
- recorded its 11th clean sheet of the season
- is 8W-3L-4D at GEODIS Park in 2023 with two more home matches to conclude the regular season
- extended its record against Philadelphia Union to 1W-2L-3D across series history, and 0W-1L-2D at Subaru Park
- is unbeaten in its last four road matches, dating back to Aug. 30, 2023 at Miami
- Josh Bauer recorded his first start since July 15, and his fourth start of the season
- Teal Bunbury led the team with four shots and 0.15 expected goals (xG)
- Dan Lovitz was suspended and consequently missed this match after receiving two yellow cards in Nashville SC’s Oct. 4, 2023 match against Orlando City SC
- Jack Maher led the team with eight clearances and four aerial duels won
- Hany Mukhtar led the team with seven duels won and 11 touches in the opposition’s box
- Taylor Washington recorded his first start since July 15, and his third of the season
- Joe Willis ended the night with 90 saves this season, the sixth-most of any goalkeeper in the league
- Walker Zimmerman led the team with eight clearances, nine possessions won and three interceptions
Box Score:
Nashville SC (12W-10L-10D, 46 pts) vs. Philadelphia Union (15W-8L-10D, 55 pts)
Oct. 7, 2023 – Subaru Park
Final Score:
NSH: 0
PHI: 0
Discipline:
NSH: Jack Maher (Caution) 18’
PHI: Jose Martinez (Caution) 24’
NSH: Walker Zimmerman (Caution) 71’
PHI: Jakob Glesnes (Caution) 90’
Lineups:
NSH Starters: Joe Willis; Jack Maher, Shaq Moore (Alex Muyl 67’), Josh Bauer, Walker Zimmerman (C), Taylor Washington; Dax McCarty, Randall Leal (Luke Haakenson 77’), Hany Mukhtar, Teal Bunbury (Sam Surridge 67’), Sean Davis
Substitutes: Fafá Picault, Jacob Shaffelburg, Laurence Wyke, Aníbal Godoy, Tah Brian Anunga, Elliot Panicco
PHI Starters: Andre Blake; Jakob Glesnes, Damion Lowe, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner; Jose Martinez, Daniel Gazdag, Alejandro Bedoya (C) (Jack Elliott 89’), Jack McGlynn, Quinn Sullivan (Mikael Uhre 57’); Julian Carranza
Substitutes: Matt Real, Joe Bendik, Jeremy Rafanello, Olivier Mbaizo, Chris Donovan, Tai Baribo, Leon Flach
Match Officials:
Referee: Armando Villarreal
AR1: Brooke Mayo
AR2: Claudiu Badea
4TH Official: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
VAR: Jair Marrufo
AVAR: Jonathan Johnson
Weather: Clear, 55 degrees
