Orlando City SC tops Nashville SC to end historic streak
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Orlando City SC tops Nashville SC to end historic streak
Paul Skrbina, Nashville Tennessean
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Nashville SCwas looking to extend its franchise-best MLS winning streak to six games when it faced Orlando City SC in a road game that was scheduled to begin today at 6:30 p.m. CT.
The start that was delayed 1 hour, 17 minutes by inclement weather ended up with an Orlando City SC victory 1-0 on July 25 in Orlando, thanks to Tyrese Spicer's goal in the second half.
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Nashville was coming off a 1-0 victory July 22 at Geodis Park against CF Montreal, its second in a row since the World Cup break.
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Abdul Shakur Mohammed (14) steals the ball from Atlanta United midfield Adrian Gill (16) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Abdul Shakur Mohammed (14) collides with Atlanta United midfield Tristan Muyumba (8) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) and Atlanta United offense Luke Brennan (20) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United midfield Miguel Almirón (10) dribbles the ball against the Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos (1) makes a save against the Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) heads the ball over Atlanta United defense Elías Baez (3) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Matthew Corcoran (16) heads the ball over Atlanta United midfield Steven Alzate (7) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United midfield Miguel Almirón (10) dribbles the ball against the Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United midfield Miguel Almirón (10) and Nashville SC defender Josh Bauer (22) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Abdul Shakur Mohammed (14) steals the ball from Atlanta United midfield Adrian Gill (16) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Abdul Shakur Mohammed (14) steals the ball from Atlanta United midfield Adrian Gill (16) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Abdul Shakur Mohammed (14) collides with Atlanta United midfield Tristan Muyumba (8) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) and Atlanta United offense Luke Brennan (20) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United midfield Miguel Almirón (10) dribbles the ball against the Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos (1) makes a save against the Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) heads the ball over Atlanta United defense Elías Baez (3) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Matthew Corcoran (16) heads the ball over Atlanta United midfield Steven Alzate (7) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United midfield Miguel Almirón (10) dribbles the ball against the Nashville SC during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Atlanta United
Jul 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta United midfield Miguel Almirón (10) and Nashville SC defender Josh Bauer (22) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Sam Surridge's penalty kick in the 68th minute gave the team the win and pushed his team-best goal total to 10.
Nashville (12-4-1) entered the match leading the Supporters' Shield standings at 12-3-1 (39 points). Orlando City is 6-2-9 (20 points).
Orlando City SC takes 1-0 lead against Nashville SC
Tyrese Spicer, a reserve, broke a scoreless tie when he scored a goal at 72 minutes in the second half to give Orlando a 1-0 lead. Justin Ellis had the assist.
Nashville SC, Orlando City SC tied at halftime
After a nearly two-hour weather delay, Nashville SC, Orlando City SC tied at halftime.
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After a 1 hour, 27 minute weather delay, Nashville and Orlando are tied 0-0 at halftime
Nashville had just one shot during the first half. Orlando has one yellow card and Nashville has none. Nashville has five fouls to Orlando's four.
Nashville SC vs Orlando City begins after weather delay
The game, which was supposed to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT, kicked off after a 1 hour, 17 minute weather delay.
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.
