Maxwell Woledzi Scores His 1st MLS Goal, Nashville Beats NYCFC 2-1 for 3rd Straight Win
Woledzi scored his first MLS goal and Nashville extended its unbeaten home run to 8 games.
- On Saturday, MLS-leading Nashville SC defeated New York City FC 2-1 at Geodis Park, extending its unbeaten streak to 8 games behind goals from defenders Maxwell Woledzi and Jeisson Palacios.
- Palacios opened the scoring with a 16th-minute header, but Nicolas Fernandez equalized for NYCFC via a 23rd-minute penalty; Woledzi regained the lead in the 49th minute from a Bryan Acosta pass.
- Nashville maintained over 60% possession during the first half, while goalkeeper Brian Schwake recorded 3 saves and NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese finished with 4 saves.
- The victory reinforces Nashville's status as the only undefeated home team in MLS this season, holding a 6-0-1 record at Geodis Park, while the result snapped NYCFC's three-game unbeaten streak.
- NYCFC midfielder Maxi Moralez missed the match with a torn ACL, while Nashville forward Sam Surridge returned from a four-game absence, entering as a substitute in the 72nd minute.
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