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Nashville SC hosts D.C. United at GEODIS Park on May 9, 2026, for an MLS regular season match. Nashville looks to maintain its lead in the Eastern Conference, while D.C. United aims to continue their unbeaten streak. The game follows Nashville's exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup and a recent struggle to find the net. The match starts at 8:15 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FS1.
Key Insights
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Nashville SC is currently first in the Eastern Conference with 23 points. D.C. United is fifth with 15 points.
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Nashville has struggled to score recently, going three games without a goal after a win over Charlotte FC on April 25.
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D.C. United is on a four-game unbeaten run and has significantly improved since last season.
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Alex Muyl has historically performed well against D.C. United, with nearly 50% of his league goals for Nashville coming against them. Why this matters: Muyl's past success against D.C. United could be crucial with Nashville facing injuries and a packed schedule.
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Tai Baribo, D.C. United's key striker, has never scored against Nashville in six previous meetings.
In-Depth Analysis
Nashville SC (7-1-2) returns home after a painful exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup, looking to maintain their dominance in the Eastern Conference. Injuries to key players like Sam Surridge, Eddi Tagseth, and Patrick Yazbek pose a challenge. D.C. United (4-4-3) has shown significant improvement this season and is currently on a four-game unbeaten streak. Key players to watch for Nashville include Hany Mukhtar and Alex Muyl. D.C. United's attack is led by Tai Baribo, who will be looking to break his goalless streak against Nashville.
Predicted Lineups:
Nashville SC:
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Goalkeeper: Brian Schwake
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Defense: Dan Lovitz, Jeisson Palacios, Jack Maher, Andy Najar
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Midfield: Bryan Acosta, Matthew Corcoran, Alex Muyl
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Forward: Ahmed Qasem, Hany Mukhtar, Cristian Espinoza
DC United:
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Goalkeeper: Sean Johnson
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Defense: Keisuke Kurokawa, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Silvan Hefti
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Midfield: Joao Peglow, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Jared Stroud
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Forward: Louis Munteanu, Jackson Hopkins
FAQs
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Q: What time does the game start?
The game starts at 8:15 p.m. CT.
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Q: What channel is the game on?
The game is on FS1. It is also streaming on Fubo (free trial&ref=yanuki.com) and Apple TV (free trial&ref=yanuki.com).
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Q: Where is the game being played?
The game is being played at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN.
Key Takeaways
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Nashville SC aims to stay unbeaten at home and solidify its lead in the Eastern Conference.
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Alex Muyl's performance could be pivotal given his history against D.C. United.
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D.C. United's improved form and Tai Baribo's scoring ability pose a significant threat to Nashville's defense.
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