Nashville Soccer Club Earns 2-0 Road Victory Over Orlando City SC
April 1, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Nashville SC News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. - Nashville Soccer Club earned a 2-0 road victory against Orlando City SC, as winger Fafà Picault opened his Nashville SC account with a goal in the first half with an assist from Hany Mukhtar who then scored his first goal of the season in the second half to secure the victory.
Lion Tamer: With his goal and assist, reigning MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar continued his dominance over Orlando City SC. Mukhtar has now recorded a goal or assist in every match he's played against Orlando across all competitions (seven goals, five assists).
Back In The Win Column: Nashville SC secured is first road win of the season, and went up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts.)
Defense Stands Tall: Led by Captain Walker Zimmerman who started in his 200th MLS match tonight, Nashville SC's defense posted its fourth shutout in six matches. The team has conceded just two goals this season, the fewest in Major League Soccer.
Returning Home: Nashville SC will return to GEODIS Park on Saturday, April 8 to host Toronto FC on the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV App, and available on radio at 104.5 The Zone. Limited tickets are available at www.NashvilleSC.com/Tickets.
Match Timeline
NSH 28': Off a very quick restart, Hany Mukhtar delivers a pass over the Orlando City SC backline, finding a streaking Fafà Picault who makes an acrobatic effort while shielding off a defender and chips in the goal from the top of the 18-yard box.
NSH: 74': Shaq Moore feeds a pass to Hany Mukhtar who delivers a one-timer on frame to secure the second goal.
Notes:
Nashville SC:
has recorded the most clean sheets this season in MLS
has yet to allow a goal in the first half this season
has not lost in its last 31 matches when scoring the first goal of a match, a streak that dates back to August 8, 2021
is now 24W-1L-9D all-time when leading at the half
is unbeaten in its last 32 matches when leading at the half (23W-9D-0L)
is 33W-4L-14D all-time when scoring the first goal of a match
is 27W-1L-8D when scoring two goals or more in an MLS match
owns an all-time record of 3W-1L-4D against Orlando City SC in MLS competition
has not lost to Orlando City SC in MLS play since Aug. 16, 2020
Teal Bunbury made his 343rd career regular season appearance
Aníbal Godoy made his first start since suffering an upper body injury in Matchday 1
Luke Haakenson made his first start of the season
Dax McCarty made his 444th MLS regular season appearance and recorded his first assist of the season
Shaq Moore recorded his first assist of the season
Hany Mukhtar
is now responsible for four of Nashville's six goals this season
has been involved in over half of Nashville SC's regular season goals in club history (74 of 137)
Fafà Picault scored his first goal as a member of Nashville SC
Walker Zimmerman made his 200th MLS regular season start tonight
Box Score:
Nashville SC (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts.) vs. Orlando City SC (2W-2L-2D, 8 pts.)
April 1, 2023 - Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Final Score
ORL: 0
NSH: 2
Scoring Summary
NSH: Fafà Picault (Hany Mukhtar) 28'
NSH: Hany Mukhtar (Shaq Moore & Dax McCarty)
Discipline
NSH: Luke Haakenson (caution) 26'
NSH: Aníbal Godoy (caution) 27'
ORL: Rodrigo Schlegel (caution) 47'
ORL: Kyle Smith (caution) 64'
NSH: Fafà Picault (caution) 64'
Lineups:
NSH Starters: Joe Willis; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Walker Zimmerman (C), Shaq Moore; Aníbal Godoy (Dax McCarty 67'), Sean Davis, Luke Haakenson (Taylor Washington 67'), Fafà Picault (Tah Brian Anunga 78'); Hany Mukhtar, CJ Sapong (Teal Bunbury 78')
Substitutes: Teal Bunbury, Jacob Shaffelburg, Josh Bauer, Tah Brian Anunga, Elliot Panicco, Ján Greguš
ORL Starters: Pedro Gallese; Robin Jansson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Luca Petrasso (Gaston Gonzalez 78'), Kyle Smith (Duncan McGuire 78'); Cesar Araujo, Felipe Martins (Facundo Torres HT), Mauricio Pereyra (C); Ramiro Enrique, Martin Ojeda, Iván Angulo (Dagur Thorhallsson 82')
Substitutes: Rafael Santos, Wilder Cartagena, Antonio Carlos, Abdi Salim, Mason Stajduhar
Referee: Chris Penso
AR1: Kathryn Nesbitt
AR2: Jeremy Hanson
4th Official: Kevin Klinger
VAR: Geoff Gamble
AVAR: Cameron Blanchard
Weather: Clear, 82 degrees
FOR FINAL STATS SEE ATTACHED PDF
Media Resources for all MLS content and footage such as training b-roll, interviews, photos, etc. can now be found on Imagen. In order to access footage you must create an account by clicking https://mls.imagencloud.com/site/index.
MEDIA RESOURCES:
Nashville SC footage of Head Coach Gary Smith post-match press conference along with Fafa Picault
HIGHLIGHT: Fafà Picault's first goal with Nashville SC
HIGHLIGHT: Hany Mukhtar's first goal of the season
Quote sheet from tonight's match is attached
Photos from tonight's match can be found here.
Match boxscore is attached
Nashville SC Media Center with news, b-roll from training, match notes, other video and photo resources
The official club hashtag when referring to Nashville SC on social media is #EveryoneN
About Nashville SC
Nashville SC joined Major League Soccer on Feb. 29, 2020 in front of the largest attendance ever recorded for a soccer match in the State of Tennessee. In its inaugural MLS season, Nashville SC defeated expectations by becoming the second MLS expansion side to win and advance to the Conference Semifinals in the 2020 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Nashville SC returned to the 2021 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in its sophomore season after becoming just the seventh team in MLS history to go unbeaten at home in a season. Nashville SC inaugurated GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, in front of a 30,109-sellout crowd on May 1, 2022. For more information, visit NashvilleSC.com and follow the club at @NashvilleSC on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
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NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB EARNS 2-0 ROAD VICTORY OVER ORLANDO CITY SC
* Picault Scores First Goal with Nashville SC * Reigning MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar Scores First Goal and Third Assist of the Season * Zimmerman Earns 200th MLS Start
ORLANDO, Fla. - Nashville Soccer Club earned a 2-0 road victory against Orlando City SC, as winger Fafà Picault opened his Nashville SC account with a goal in the first half with an assist from Hany Mukhtar who then scored his first goal of the season in the second half to secure the victory.
Lion Tamer: With his goal and assist, reigning MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar continued his dominance over Orlando City SC. Mukhtar has now recorded a goal or assist in every match he's played against Orlando across all competitions (seven goals, five assists).
Back In The Win Column: Nashville SC secured is first road win of the season, and went up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts.)
Defense Stands Tall: Led by Captain Walker Zimmerman who started in his 200th MLS match tonight, Nashville SC's defense posted its fourth shutout in six matches. The team has conceded just two goals this season, the fewest in Major League Soccer.
Returning Home: Nashville SC will return to GEODIS Park on Saturday, April 8 to host Toronto FC on the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV App, and available on radio at 104.5 The Zone. Limited tickets are available at www.NashvilleSC.com/Tickets.
Match Timeline
NSH 28': Off a very quick restart, Hany Mukhtar delivers a pass over the Orlando City SC backline, finding a streaking Fafà Picault who makes an acrobatic effort while shielding off a defender and chips in the goal from the top of the 18-yard box.
NSH: 74': Shaq Moore feeds a pass to Hany Mukhtar who delivers a one-timer on frame to secure the second goal.
Notes:
* Nashville SC: * has recorded the most clean sheets this season in MLS * has yet to allow a goal in the first half this season * has not lost in its last 31 matches when scoring the first goal of a match, a streak that dates back to August 8, 2021 * is now 24W-1L-9D all-time when leading at the half * is unbeaten in its last 32 matches when leading at the half (23W-9D-0L) * is 33W-4L-14D all-time when scoring the first goal of a match * is 27W-1L-8D when scoring two goals or more in an MLS match * owns an all-time record of 3W-1L-4D against Orlando City SC in MLS competition * has not lost to Orlando City SC in MLS play since Aug. 16, 2020 * Teal Bunbury made his 343rd career regular season appearance * Aníbal Godoy made his first start since suffering an upper body injury in Matchday 1 * Luke Haakenson made his first start of the season * Dax McCarty made his 444th MLS regular season appearance and recorded his first assist of the season * Shaq Moore recorded his first assist of the season * Hany Mukhtar * is now responsible for four of Nashville's six goals this season * has been involved in over half of Nashville SC's regular season goals in club history (74 of 137) * Fafà Picault scored his first goal as a member of Nashville SC * Walker Zimmerman made his 200th MLS regular season start tonight
Box Score: Nashville SC (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts.) vs. Orlando City SC (2W-2L-2D, 8 pts.) April 1, 2023 - Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Final Score ORL: 0 NSH: 2
Scoring Summary NSH: Fafà Picault (Hany Mukhtar) 28' NSH: Hany Mukhtar (Shaq Moore & Dax McCarty)
Discipline NSH: Luke Haakenson (caution) 26' NSH: Aníbal Godoy (caution) 27' ORL: Rodrigo Schlegel (caution) 47' ORL: Kyle Smith (caution) 64' NSH: Fafà Picault (caution) 64'
Lineups: NSH Starters: Joe Willis; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Walker Zimmerman (C), Shaq Moore; Aníbal Godoy (Dax McCarty 67'), Sean Davis, Luke Haakenson (Taylor Washington 67'), Fafà Picault (Tah Brian Anunga 78'); Hany Mukhtar, CJ Sapong (Teal Bunbury 78')
Substitutes: Teal Bunbury, Jacob Shaffelburg, Josh Bauer, Tah Brian Anunga, Elliot Panicco, Ján Greguš
ORL Starters: Pedro Gallese; Robin Jansson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Luca Petrasso (Gaston Gonzalez 78'), Kyle Smith (Duncan McGuire 78'); Cesar Araujo, Felipe Martins (Facundo Torres HT), Mauricio Pereyra (C); Ramiro Enrique, Martin Ojeda, Iván Angulo (Dagur Thorhallsson 82')
Substitutes: Rafael Santos, Wilder Cartagena, Antonio Carlos, Abdi Salim, Mason Stajduhar
Referee: Chris Penso AR1: Kathryn Nesbitt AR2: Jeremy Hanson 4th Official: Kevin Klinger VAR: Geoff Gamble AVAR: Cameron Blanchard
Weather: Clear, 82 degrees
FOR FINAL STATS SEE ATTACHED PDF
Media Resources for all MLS content and footage such as training b-roll, interviews, photos, etc. can now be found on Imagen. In order to access footage you must create an account by clicking https://mls.imagencloud.com/site/index.
MEDIA RESOURCES:
* Nashville SC footage of Head Coach Gary Smith post-match press conference along with Fafa Picault * HIGHLIGHT: Fafà Picault's first goal with Nashville SC * HIGHLIGHT: Hany Mukhtar's first goal of the season * Quote sheet from tonight's match is attached * Photos from tonight's match can be found here. * Match boxscore is attached * Nashville SC Media Center with news, b-roll from training, match notes, other video and photo resources * The official club hashtag when referring to Nashville SC on social media is #EveryoneN
About Nashville SC
Nashville SC joined Major League Soccer on Feb. 29, 2020 in front of the largest attendance ever recorded for a soccer match in the State of Tennessee. In its inaugural MLS season, Nashville SC defeated expectations by becoming the second MLS expansion side to win and advance to the Conference Semifinals in the 2020 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Nashville SC returned to the 2021 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in its sophomore season after becoming just the seventh team in MLS history to go unbeaten at home in a season. Nashville SC inaugurated GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, in front of a 30,109-sellout crowd on May 1, 2022. For more information, visit NashvilleSC.com and follow the club at @NashvilleSC on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
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NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB EARNS 2-0 ROAD VICTORY OVER ORLANDO CITY SC
Picault Scores First Goal with Nashville SC
Reigning MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar Scores First Goal and Third Assist of the Season
Zimmerman Earns 200th MLS Start
ORLANDO, Fla. - Nashville Soccer Club earned a 2-0 road victory against Orlando City SC, as winger Fafà Picault opened his Nashville SC account with a goal in the first half with an assist from Hany Mukhtar who then scored his first goal of the season in the second half to secure the victory.
Lion Tamer: With his goal and assist, reigning MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar continued his dominance over Orlando City SC. Mukhtar has now recorded a goal or assist in every match he's played against Orlando across all competitions (seven goals, five assists).
Back In The Win Column: Nashville SC secured is first road win of the season, and went up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts.)
Defense Stands Tall: Led by Captain Walker Zimmerman who started in his 200th MLS match tonight, Nashville SC's defense posted its fourth shutout in six matches. The team has conceded just two goals this season, the fewest in Major League Soccer.
Returning Home: Nashville SC will return to GEODIS Park on Saturday, April 8 to host Toronto FC on the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV App, and available on radio at 104.5 The Zone. Limited tickets are available at www.NashvilleSC.com/Tickets.
Match Timeline
NSH 28': Off a very quick restart, Hany Mukhtar delivers a pass over the Orlando City SC backline, finding a streaking Fafà Picault who makes an acrobatic effort while shielding off a defender and chips in the goal from the top of the 18-yard box.
NSH: 74': Shaq Moore feeds a pass to Hany Mukhtar who delivers a one-timer on frame to secure the second goal.
Notes:
Nashville SC:
has recorded the most clean sheets this season in MLS
has yet to allow a goal in the first half this season
has not lost in its last 31 matches when scoring the first goal of a match, a streak that dates back to August 8, 2021
is now 24W-1L-9D all-time when leading at the half
is unbeaten in its last 32 matches when leading at the half (23W-9D-0L)
is 33W-4L-14D all-time when scoring the first goal of a match
is 27W-1L-8D when scoring two goals or more in an MLS match
owns an all-time record of 3W-1L-4D against Orlando City SC in MLS competition
has not lost to Orlando City SC in MLS play since Aug. 16, 2020
Teal Bunbury made his 343rd career regular season appearance
Aníbal Godoy made his first start since suffering an upper body injury in Matchday 1
Luke Haakenson made his first start of the season
Dax McCarty made his 444th MLS regular season appearance and recorded his first assist of the season
Shaq Moore recorded his first assist of the season
Hany Mukhtar
is now responsible for four of Nashville's six goals this season
has been involved in over half of Nashville SC's regular season goals in club history (74 of 137)
Fafà Picault scored his first goal as a member of Nashville SC
Walker Zimmerman made his 200th MLS regular season start tonight
Box Score:
Nashville SC (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts.) vs. Orlando City SC (2W-2L-2D, 8 pts.)
April 1, 2023 - Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Final Score
ORL: 0
NSH: 2
Scoring Summary
NSH: Fafà Picault (Hany Mukhtar) 28'
NSH: Hany Mukhtar (Shaq Moore & Dax McCarty)
Discipline
NSH: Luke Haakenson (caution) 26'
NSH: Aníbal Godoy (caution) 27'
ORL: Rodrigo Schlegel (caution) 47'
ORL: Kyle Smith (caution) 64'
NSH: Fafà Picault (caution) 64'
Lineups:
NSH Starters: Joe Willis; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Walker Zimmerman (C), Shaq Moore; Aníbal Godoy (Dax McCarty 67'), Sean Davis, Luke Haakenson (Taylor Washington 67'), Fafà Picault (Tah Brian Anunga 78'); Hany Mukhtar, CJ Sapong (Teal Bunbury 78')
Substitutes: Teal Bunbury, Jacob Shaffelburg, Josh Bauer, Tah Brian Anunga, Elliot Panicco, Ján Greguš
ORL Starters: Pedro Gallese; Robin Jansson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Luca Petrasso (Gaston Gonzalez 78'), Kyle Smith (Duncan McGuire 78'); Cesar Araujo, Felipe Martins (Facundo Torres HT), Mauricio Pereyra (C); Ramiro Enrique, Martin Ojeda, Iván Angulo (Dagur Thorhallsson 82')
Substitutes: Rafael Santos, Wilder Cartagena, Antonio Carlos, Abdi Salim, Mason Stajduhar
Referee: Chris Penso
AR1: Kathryn Nesbitt
AR2: Jeremy Hanson
4th Official: Kevin Klinger
VAR: Geoff Gamble
AVAR: Cameron Blanchard
Weather: Clear, 82 degrees
FOR FINAL STATS SEE ATTACHED PDF
Media Resources for all MLS content and footage such as training b-roll, interviews, photos, etc. can now be found on Imagen. In order to access footage you must create an account by clicking https://mls.imagencloud.com/site/index.
MEDIA RESOURCES:
Nashville SC footage of Head Coach Gary Smith post-match press conference along with Fafa Picault
HIGHLIGHT: Fafà Picault's first goal with Nashville SC
HIGHLIGHT: Hany Mukhtar's first goal of the season
Quote sheet from tonight's match is attached
Photos from tonight's match can be found here.
Match boxscore is attached
Nashville SC Media Center with news, b-roll from training, match notes, other video and photo resources
The official club hashtag when referring to Nashville SC on social media is #EveryoneN
POST-MATCH QUOTES FROM NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB
HEAD COACH GARY SMITH
(Opening Statement)
"A very resilient, a very determined and in the end a very well-worked professional performance from
the group. This was against a very talented and difficult team to play. Certainly not an easy place, we
have had difficulties of course, but I thought the guys showed tremendous resilience and a great
attitude to get ourselves back on track again after two difficult results the past couple of weeks."
WINGER FAFÃ PICAULT
(On his goal)
"I think it was just a good movement and a smart play by Hany [Mukhtar] to give up the ball after being
knocked down and just played into a spot where he knows I can get it when I speak. We had enough
pace to allow me to get on top of it and the goalie was off so I just lobbed it in."
(On how he beat Orlando's keeper)
"I think it's a blessing to score in this league, especially coming from that diagonal left side. I have a
lot of peace so the important thing is to kind of split center backs and then once the ball is into a good
spot, or good enough spot, I just have to give it a touch. If you touch it too hard, it's going over the post
so just enough to beat the goalie and the ball will do the rest of the stuff and get in the net."
-end-
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