Nashville SC blows 2-goal lead, ties D.C. United 2-2
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Nashville SC blows 2-goal lead, ties D.C. United 2-2
Paul Skrbina, Nashville Tennessean·The Tennessean
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Nashville SC's franchise-best MLS winning streak of five games ended July 25 on the road with a1-0 loss against Orlando City SC, but couldn't manage to get back in the win column Aug. 1 after a 2-2 tie againstD.C. United.
Nashville SC(12-4-2) remains atop the Supporters' Shield standings with 40 points.Inter Miamientered the day with 38 points (11-2-5). SC was again without injuredCristian Espinoza.
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Sam Surridgeand Shak Mohammad scored to put Nashville up 2-0 in the first half.
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4)celebrates with forward Warren Madrigal (41) after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Ahmed Qasem (37) plays the ball against New York City FC midfielder Andres Perea (8) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York City FC midfielder Nicolas Fernandez Mercau (7) celebrates with defender Tayvon Gray (24), forward Arnau Farnos (87) and defender Thiago Martins (13) after scoring a goal on a penalty kick against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) plays the ball against New York City FC defender Raul Gustavo (34) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) scores a goal on a header against New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese (49) and defender Nico Cavallo (2) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) celebrates with midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4)celebrates with forward Warren Madrigal (41) after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Ahmed Qasem (37) plays the ball against New York City FC midfielder Andres Perea (8) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York City FC midfielder Nicolas Fernandez Mercau (7) celebrates with defender Tayvon Gray (24), forward Arnau Farnos (87) and defender Thiago Martins (13) after scoring a goal on a penalty kick against Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) plays the ball against New York City FC defender Raul Gustavo (34) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) scores a goal on a header against New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese (49) and defender Nico Cavallo (2) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
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May 23, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) celebrates with midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images
(Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner-Imagn Images)
United, which is 5-8-5 (23 points) was coming off a 2-1 victory against Toronto.
For updates on the Nashville SC vs D.C. United game, follow here.
D.C. United ties Nashville SC 2-2
Tai Baribo's goal at 77 minutes tied the score 2-2. It was Baribo's 11th goal of the season.
The goal came four minutes after Nashville SC'sHany Mukhtarwas subbed out not long after he was slow to get up.
D.C. United goal allowed after long review, cuts SC lead to 2-1
D.C.'s first goal allowed after officials reviewed the play and determined that United was not offside. Silvan Hefti scored the goal, the first of his career, at 61 minutes to pull his team to within 2-1.
Nashville SC leads D.C. United 2-0 at halftime
Shak Mohammedand Sam Surridge scored for SC. Surridge scored first, on a penalty kick. Mohammed also received a yellow card late in the first half.
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Shak Mohammed gives Nashville SC 2-0 lead vs D.C. United
Shak Mohammed's goal at the 40-minute mark of the first half put the visitors ahead 2-0. It was his third score of the season.
Sam Surridge gives Nashville SC 1-0 lead on penalty kick
Nashville SC's Sam Surridge pushed his team-high goal total to 11 when he scored on a penalty kick to give his team a 1-0 lead at 32 minutes in the first half.
Paul Skrbina is a sports enterprise reporter covering the Predators, Titans, Nashville SC, local colleges and local sports for The Tennessean. Reach him at pskrbina@tennessean.com and on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter)@paulskrbina.
