DC United vs Nashville SC

DC United staged a remarkable second-half comeback at Audi Field, but couldn't quite find the winner as Nashville SC held on for a 2-2 draw. The visitors came out swinging and were two goals to the good by halftime, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb. United threw everything at it after the break, cornering Nashville eight times and forcing seven shots on target, but Nashville's defense—marshaled superbly by Shakur Mohammed—stood firm when it mattered most. The draw leaves both sides reflecting on what might have been. For DC United, it's a point salvaged from what looked like a lost cause at halftime, though they'll be frustrated not to have converted their dominance in the second period into a winner. Nashville, meanwhile, get something from a tough road trip but will know they could have closed out a match they had under control for much of the afternoon. Mohammed's Man of the Match display proved crucial in keeping United at bay.

DC United and Nashville SC drew 2-2 at Audi Field, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with DC United holding 39% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.