USL Nashville SC

Nashville SC Still in Race for First After Win at Nissan

October 14, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Nashville SC News Release


NASHVILLE - Nashville Soccer Club's shutout win Saturday night against North Carolina FC was the magic match for the Boys in Gold. With the victory, the team will officially host in the first round of the USL Championship Playoffs and is guaranteed a top-two finish in the Eastern Conference regular season.

By grabbing all three points in a 2-0 win over NCFC at Nissan Stadium, Nashville has accumulated 64 points with an overall record of 19W-7L-7D. Just a point ahead sits Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, who remains in the top spot after a 1-0 win over Saint Louis FC Saturday night. NSC still has the opportunity to end the regular season as the conference winners barring results next weekend.

Nashville SC will host Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, Oct. 19 while the Riverhounds will face Birmingham Legion FC on Sunday, Oct. 20. Nashville SC will finish in first place in the Eastern Conference with:

1. A Nashville SC win and a Pittsburgh loss or draw.

2. A Nashville SC draw and a Pittsburgh loss.

No matter the outcome, Nashville SC will have had its best finish in club history considering it clinched a playoff berth in 2018 with an eighth-place finish in the Eastern Conference.

Tickets for the first round playoff match are included in Nashville SC Season Ticket Member packages. Additional details surrounding the match including general ticket information will be released soon. Fans have the opportunity to catch Nashville SC in its last regular season match as the team hosts Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, Oct. 19 at First Tennessee Park.



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