Nashville pulled off a thrilling 3-2 comeback win at home against Los Angeles FC on a night when the visitors dominated possession and had far more of the ball. LAFC peppered the Nashville goal throughout, racking up eleven corners and nine shots on target, but couldn't make it count when it mattered. Nashville's Hany Mukhtar was immense, earning a perfect 10/10 rating and proving the difference between the sides with his influence all over the pitch. Going down 2-1 at the break, the hosts showed real character to turn it around. It was a frantic second half where Nashville rode their luck at times but got the job done. LAFC had chances to win it but Nashville's defense held firm when required, and Mukhtar's class shone through in key moments. The final scoreline of 3-2 hardly tells the full story of how much Los Angeles had to do, but that's football—it's about what goes in the net, not how many times you hit the target. A massive three points for the home side.
The Matchup
Nashville SC 3-2 Los Angeles FC was the final score at Geodis Park, in a game where Nashville SC did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Nashville SC also had the better share of the ball, holding 53% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 7 attempts from Nashville SC against 21 from Los Angeles FC over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Nashville SC, and Los Angeles FC pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13' | Nashville SC | Goal — H. Mukhtar (assist: W. Madrigal) | 1-0 | |
| 21' | Nashville SC | Goal — H. Mukhtar | 2-0 | |
| 22' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — D. Martinez (assist: D. Bouanga) | 2-1 | |
| 57' | Los Angeles FC | Ryan Porteous | 2-1 | |
| 59' | Nashville SC | Goal — H. Mukhtar | 3-1 | |
| 66' | Nashville SC | Ahmed Qasem | 3-1 | |
| 67' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — D. Bouanga (assist: Son Heung-Min) | 3-2 | |
| 68' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — D. Martinez on, T. Boyd off | 3-2 | |
| 68' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — M. Choiniere on, M. Delgado off | 3-2 | |
| 71' | Nashville SC | Substitution — A. Qasem on, A. Muyl off | 3-2 | |
| 76' | Los Angeles FC | Eddie Segura | 3-2 | |
| 81' | Nashville SC | Substitution — W. Madrigal on, W. Pacius off | 3-2 | |
| 81' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — T. Tillman on, N. Ordaz off | 3-2 | |
| 82' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — E. Segura on, A. Smolyakov off | 3-2 | |
| 88' | Nashville SC | Reed Baker-Whiting | 3-2 | |
| 88' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — S. Eustaquio on, J. Terry off | 3-2 | |
| 90+7' | Nashville SC | Bryan Acosta | 3-2 | |
| 90+1' | Nashville SC | Substitution — R. Baker-Whiting on, J. Bauer off | 3-2 | |
| 90+1' | Nashville SC | Substitution — C. Espinoza on, S. Mohammed off | 3-2 |
Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC Lineups
Looking Ahead
Nashville SC does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to FC Cincinnati, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Los Angeles FC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at DC United, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: DC United vs Los Angeles FC going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.