Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati
MLS Regular Season | Matchday 33
Saturday, Sept. 13 | 6:30 p.m. CT
TQL Stadium | Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast Details
Watch | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Listen | 104.5 The Zone
Nashville SC returns to action following the September FIFA International Window with a marquee Eastern Conference clash against FC Cincinnati. The Boys in Gold (50 points) sit just two points behind Cincinnati (52 points) and could clinch a postseason berth with a win and a New York Red Bulls loss or draw Saturday night.
Key Storylines
Playoff Picture in Focus
With just five regular season matches remaining, Nashville SC is on the verge of clinching its fifth Audi MLS Cup Playoff berth in six seasons. A win over Cincinnati, combined with a Red Bulls slip-up in Portland, will punch their ticket to the postseason. The Boys in Gold also have a chance to leap into third in the Supporters Shield race with the right results around the league.
Stars Take Center Stage
Saturday’s match will feature three of MLS’ top five goal contributors. Sam Surridge leads the Golden Boot race with 20 goals, while Hany Mukhtar (14 goals, 11 assists) continues his MVP-caliber campaign. Cincinnati’s Evander has tallied 16 goals and nine assists of his own. In goal, Joe Willis and Roman Celentano are tied for second in MLS with nine clean sheets each and have both started every match for their clubs this season.
Series History + What’s Next
Nashville holds a 3W-3L-4D all-time record against Cincinnati in all competitions, including a 2W-1L-1D mark at TQL Stadium. The hosts have struggled at home recently, going winless since mid-July (1W-3L-1D). Following Saturday’s match, Nashville SC will return home to GEODIS Park for its first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal, hosting the Philadelphia Union on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. CT.
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:00 p.m. CT | GEODIS Park
- Nashville SC challenges Philadelphia Union for a spot in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final
- $1 Hot Dog Night
