Nashville SC vs. New England Revolution Highlights (Feb 22)
MLS 2026
MLS 2026
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | +41 | 64:23 | 67 | |
| 2 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | +22 | 73:51 | 55 | |
| 3 | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | +8 | 49:41 | 52 | |
| 4 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | +8 | 52:44 | 48 | |
| 5 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +8 | 53:45 | 47 | |
| 6 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | +13 | 61:48 | 46 | |
| 7 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | -12 | 58:70 | 41 | |
| 8 | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | -9 | 46:55 | 36 | |
| 9 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -10 | 60:70 | 36 | |
| 10 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -17 | 39:56 | 36 | |
| 11 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | -1 | 46:47 | 35 | |
| 12 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | +2 | 43:41 | 34 | |
| 13 | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | -14 | 37:51 | 33 | |
| 14 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -14 | 37:51 | 30 | |
| 15 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -24 | 36:60 | 25 |
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | +32 | 63:31 | 55 | |
| 2 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | +15 | 56:41 | 51 | |
| 3 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | +8 | 55:47 | 51 | |
| 4 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | +10 | 52:42 | 48 | |
| 5 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +2 | 41:39 | 47 | |
| 6 | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | +15 | 48:33 | 46 | |
| 7 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | +2 | 39:37 | 42 | |
| 8 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | -9 | 43:52 | 40 | |
| 9 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | +0 | 41:41 | 39 | |
| 10 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -3 | 45:48 | 36 | |
| 11 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 53:56 | 34 | |
| 12 | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | -5 | 51:56 | 34 | |
| 13 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | -8 | 47:55 | 34 | |
| 14 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -18 | 38:56 | 31 | |
| 15 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | -39 | 36:75 | 22 |
Nashville SC and New England Revolution kicked off their 2025 MLS campaign with a tightly contested encounter, showcasing early season ambition and tactical battles under the lights.
Nashville SC asserted early control, dictating possession and building attacks with purpose. Their build-up play was evident in the significant number of passes completed, particularly in the opposition half. The home side generated a notable expected goals figure, suggesting sustained pressure and a clear intent to break down the Revolution's defense. Opportunities were created through intelligent movement and effective passing into dangerous areas, keeping the New England backline occupied throughout the opening period.
The statistics highlight Nashville's offensive drive, with a high number of attacks and key passes indicating their ability to penetrate the final third. While the final product wasn't always clinical, the underlying performance showed a team capable of creating multiple high-quality chances. Their crossing game also saw some success, adding another dimension to their attacking strategy as they sought to find an opening against a resolute New England setup.
Despite Nashville's territorial advantage and statistical edge in offensive metrics, New England Revolution demonstrated resilience. The visitors focused on maintaining defensive shape, limiting the clarity of Nashville's scoring opportunities. While often forced to defend, the Revolution's structure prevented Nashville from converting their dominance into a decisive lead. Their ability to absorb pressure and stay organized was a key feature of their performance, frustrating the more expansive hosts.
New England's defensive efforts were crucial in keeping the scoreline level, forcing Nashville to rely on a high volume of attacks rather than consistent clear-cut chances. The match statistics suggest a tactical battle, with Nashville pushing forward and the Revolution seeking to counter effectively or simply shut down avenues of attack. The game remained in the balance, with both teams showcasing different approaches to securing a positive result in this early season fixture.
