Match Preview: Nashville SC at D.C. United
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Match Preview: Nashville SC at D.C. United

Published on July 31, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Nashville SC News Release


Here are five things to know for Saturday's match between Nashville SC and D.C. United at Audi Field:

1. Nashville SC visits D.C. atop the MLS Supporters' Shield standings (39 points) and leading the league in wins (12), fewest goals conceded (12) and goal differential at plus-21.

2. The Boys in Gold (12W-2L-3D) lost for just the second time in 17 MLS matches this season last Saturday at Orlando City SC. The team is 5W-1L-3D in the fixture following a loss or draw in all competitions in 2026 (regular season + Concacaf Champions Cup).

3. Nashville SC has conceded one or zero goals in four-straight MLS matches and is outscoring opponents 33-12 in league play this season.

4. The Boys in Gold are 2W-0L-2D in their last four matches against D.C. United (regular season + U.S. Open Cup) and have lost just once at Audi Field (2W-1L-2D) dating back to 2020.

5. All-Star defender Andy Najar will return to the Nation's Capital Saturday where he recorded 11 goals and 16 assists in 152 MLS appearances for D.C. United (2010-12, 2021-23). A product of D.C.'s Academy, Najar was named the 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year at 17 years old, remaining the youngest player to receive the recognition in league history.

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