D.C. United Lose 5-2 to Nashville SC on the Road

August 16, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release

D.C. United (8-8-3, 27 pts.) 2 vs. 4 Nashville SC (7-2-10, 31 pts.)

2021 MLS Regular Season

August 15, 2021 - Nissan Stadium - Nashville, TN

Player Notes

Ola Kamara scored his 11th goal of the season in the 41st minute; he now has 10 goals in his last nine appearances.

Ramón Ábila made his Black-and-Red debut as a 73rd-minute substitute.

Frédéric Brillant scored his first goal of 2021 in the third minute; he now has five career goals for the Black-and-Red.

Julian Gressel recorded his fifth assist of the season in the third minute; he has two assists in his last two appearances.

Edison Flores made his first appearance since May 23 as a 73rd-minute substitute.

#NSHvDC

The Black-and-Red are 0-2-0 against Nashville SC all-time.

D.C. United are 0-2-0 against Nashville on the road all-time.

Match Notes

D.C. United are 8-8-3 in the 2021 MLS Regular Season.

Nashville SC Lineup: Joe Willis, Daniel Lovitz, Jalil Anibaba (Walker Zimmerman 60'), Dave Romney, Jack Maher, Alistair Johnston, Dax McCarty (Brian Anunga 77'), Hany Mukhtar (Ake Loba 85'), Anibal Godoy, Randall Leal (Alex Muyl 78'), CJ Sapong (Daniel Rios 84')

Unused Substitutes: Abu Danladi, Taylor Washington, Luke Haakenson, Bryan Meredith

Head Coach: Gary Smith

D.C. United Lineup: Jon Kempin, Kevin Paredes (Edison Flores 73'), Tony Alfaro, Frédéric Brillant, Steven Birnbaum (Joseph Mora 73'), Julian Gressel, Júnior Moreno, Moses Nyeman (Drew Skundrich HT), Paul Arriola, Yordy Reyna (Ramón Ábila 73') , Ola Kamara

Unused Substitutes: Chris Seitz, Yamil Asad, Felipe Martins, Griffin Yow, Chris Odoi-Atsem

Head Coach: Hernán Losada

Check out the D.C. United Statistics

Major League Soccer Stories from August 16, 2021

Earthquakes Weekly Update: August 16, 2021 - San Jose Earthquakes
Inter Miami CF to Host Chicago Fire FC on WednesdayÃâÃÂ ÃâÃÂ - Inter Miami CF
Adam Buksa Called in to Poland National Team for World Cup Qualifiers - New England Revolution
Raúl Ruidíaz Voted MLS Player of the Week - Seattle Sounders FC
Chicago Fire FC Travel to Florida to Begin Six-Game Road Trip - Chicago Fire FC
Seattle Sounders FC Forward Raúl Ruídiaz Voted MLS Player of the Week for Week 19 - MLS
Houston Dynamo FC, HP's OMEN team up to connect players, fans through gaming platforms - Houston Dynamo FC
Week 19: Cole Bassett, William Yarbrough Named to MLS Team of the Week - Colorado Rapids
MLS Heineken Rivalry Week to Showcase Historic Matchups, Local Foes and Thrilling New Texas Showdown - MLS
Sporting KC Weekly - Sporting Kansas City
Orlando City SC 2022 Season Ticket Memberships Now on Sale - Orlando City SC
Timbers Fall to Seattle Sounders FC - Portland Timbers
Seattle Gets Back in the Win Column, Dominates Portland 6-2 in Cascadia Clash - Seattle Sounders FC
D.C. United Lose 5-2 to Nashville SC on the Road - D.C. United

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent D.C. United Stories