Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12' | Nashville SC | Daniel Lovitz | 0-0 | |
| 58' | Nashville SC | Matthew Corcoran | 0-0 | |
| 61' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — E. Forsberg on, M. Sofo off | 0-0 | |
| 61' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — C. Cowell on, M. Jimenez off | 0-0 | |
| 61' | Nashville SC | Substitution — D. Lovitz on, A. Najar off | 0-0 | |
| 62' | Nashville SC | Substitution — S. Mohammed on, C. Espinoza off | 0-0 | |
| 70' | Nashville SC | Substitution — M. Corcoran on, P. Yazbek off | 0-0 | |
| 70' | Nashville SC | Substitution — E. Saad on, A. Qasem off | 0-0 | |
| 80' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — D. Nealis on, J. Marshall-Rutty off | 0-0 | |
| 86' | Nashville SC | Substitution — R. Baker-Whiting on, J. Bauer off | 0-0 | |
| 88' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — J. Che on, T. Parker off | 0-0 | |
| 90+1' | New York Red Bulls | Julián Bazán | 0-0 | |
| 90' | Nashville SC | Goal — M. Woledzi (assist: C. Espinoza) | 0-1 |
Nashville came to Jersey and got what they came for, grinding out a 0-1 victory at Sports Illustrated Stadium despite the Red Bulls dominating possession with 54 percent of the ball. New York had thirteen shots but could only muster a single effort on target, a damning stat that tells the story of a team that couldn't find the cutting edge when it mattered. Nashville made their chances count, registering three shots on target from eleven attempts, and one of those proved enough to settle it. The Red Bulls pressed hard without reward, winning seven corners to Nashville's ten, but Ronald Donkor was among the few bright spots for the home side with a man-of-the-match performance that at least gave them something to take from a frustrating afternoon. It was a classic case of not making your dominance count—you can control a game all you want, but if you're not clinical in front of goal, you go home empty-handed. Nashville's efficiency turned out to be the difference.
The Matchup
New York Red Bulls 0-1 Nashville SC was the final score at Sports Illustrated Stadium, in a game where Nashville SC did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 54% in favour of New York Red Bulls, Nashville SC made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 13 attempts from New York Red Bulls against 11 from Nashville SC over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Nashville SC, and New York Red Bulls 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
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Lineups
Looking Ahead
New York Red Bulls have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to St. Louis City SC, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Nashville SC, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Toronto FC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Nashville SC vs Toronto FC going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.