Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United FC
MLS Regular Season | Matchday 31
Saturday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. CT
GEODIS Park | Nashville, TN
Broadcast Details
Watch | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Listen | 104.5 The Zone
Nashville SC is back at GEODIS Park for a crucial home showdown with Atlanta United as the Boys in Gold look to build on a record-setting season. With 50 points, Nashville sits just four points off the top spot in both the Eastern Conference and the MLS Supporters Shield race, with six matches remaining in the regular season.
Key Storylines
A Historic Season Under B.J. Callaghan
First-year head coach B.J. Callaghan, a top contender for MLS Coach of the Year, has guided Nashville SC to its first-ever 10 home-win and 15-win regular season. His first career MLS victory came in a 2-0 shutout win over Atlanta on Sept. 14, 2024.
Home Fortress
Nashville’s 10 home wins and 33 points at GEODIS Park trail only Charlotte FC for the league’s best home record. Three of Nashville’s final six regular season matches will be played at home, including Saturday vs. Atlanta, Sept. 27 vs. Houston, and Oct. 18 vs. Inter Miami on Decision Day.
Mukhtar + Surridge = Unstoppable
Designated Players Hany Mukhtar (14 goals, 11 assists) and Sam Surridge (20 goals, 4 assists) are the most prolific duo in MLS, combining for 49 goal contributions. Both scored twice in last week’s 5-1 win over Orlando, and they’re the only teammates in MLS to rank in the top six in scoring with 18+ goal contributions each.
Two Teams, Two Directions
Nashville ranks in the top four in both goals scored (49) and goals conceded (32), with a +17 goal differential—third best in MLS. Atlanta, on the other hand, has struggled in 2025, with the fifth fewest goals scored (31), fourth most allowed (49), and a -18 goal differential. A loss or draw on Saturday, combined with a New York Red Bulls win over Columbus, would eliminate Atlanta from playoff contention.
Playoff Picture + What’s Next
This match kicks off a pivotal stretch for third-place Nashville, with five of their final six matches against Eastern Conference opponents, including road trips to FC Cincinnati and Orlando City, and a home finale against Inter Miami. With the top four seeds securing home-field advantage in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, every point counts. Nashville will return to action following the September FIFA International Window (Sept. 1-9) with a visit to FC Cincinnati on Sept. 13, a showdown between two top-tier clubs separated by just two points.
