Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC

Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 01:15Geodis Park, NashvilleVictor Rivas, USA

Summary

Match report

Nashville SC won 5-0 against Orlando City SC in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 5). Nashville SC led 2-0 at half-time.

Nashville SC’s goals came from C. Espinoza in the 5th minute, S. Surridge in the 28th, 55th and 67th minutes (one a penalty) and W. Madrigal in the 80th minute. S. Surridge was the highest-rated player on the pitch (9.3).

Player of the match

S. Surridge

Nashville SC78'3Rating 9.3

Key stats

All stats

57%Possession43%

3.23Expected goals (xG)0.56
20Total shots9
8Shots on target1
5Corners5
1Yellow cards2

Live commentary

Full-time: Nashville SC beat Orlando City SC 5-0. In numbers: possession Nashville SC 57%, Orlando City SC 43%; shots 20 (8 on target) to 9 (1 on target)
83'
Yellow card: Andy Najar (Nashville SC) for time-wasting
80'
Goal! W. Madrigal extends Nashville SC's lead (5-0)
78'
Double substitution, Nashville SC: R. Baker-Whiting replaces D. Lovitz, S. Surridge on for W. Pacius
73'
Yellow card: Iago Silva (Orlando City SC) for a foul
72'
Substitution, Orlando City SC: G. Dorsey replaces Y. Tsukada
68'
Double substitution, Nashville SC: P. Yazbek replaces M. Corcoran, C. Espinoza on for W. Madrigal
67'
Goal! S. Surridge extends Nashville SC's lead (4-0), assisted by C. Espinoza – a hat-trick!
61'
Substitution, Nashville SC: A. Muyl comes on for A. Qasem
59'
Double substitution, Orlando City SC: A. Gomez replaces Z. Taifi, D. McGuire on for Tiago
55'
Goal! S. Surridge extends Nashville SC's lead (3-0) – his second of the match
46'
Substitution, Orlando City SC: Luis Otavio replaces C. Guske
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: Nashville SC lead 2-0
28'
Penalty goal! S. Surridge scores from the spot and doubles Nashville SC's lead (2-0)
26'
Yellow card: Nolan Miller (Orlando City SC) for a foul
5'
Goal! C. Espinoza puts Nashville SC ahead (1-0) after a pass from A. Najar
Kick-off! Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC is under way. Nashville SC line up in a 4-2-3-1, Orlando City SC in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Nashville SCCoach: Brian CallaghanAverage rating 7.54-2-3-1

Nashville SC – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

99B. SchwakeGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
31A. NajarDefender – Rating 7.3, Assist, Yellow card 83'
4J. PalaciosDefender – Rating 8.2
3M. WoledziDefender – Rating 7.2
27R. Baker-WhitingDefender – Rating 7.0, On 78'
8P. YazbekMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 68'
20E. TagsethMidfielder – Rating 7.9
7C. EspinozaMidfielder – Rating 9.0, Goal 5', Assist, On 68'
10H. MukhtarMidfielder – Captain, Rating 7.9
19A. MuylMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 61'
9S. SurridgeForward – Player of the match, Rating 9.3, Goal 55' 67', Penalty goal 28', On 78'