Final Score and Key Moments

DC United and Nashville SC ended level at 2-2 in their MLS encounter. The only goals detailed in match data arrived early, with DC United striking at the 7th minute and Nashville SC responding at the 28th minute. In both cases the scorer was not available from the provided match data. The game finished 2-2 after additional second-half goals that were not broken down in the timeline.

First-Half Flow and Timeline

The opening period featured frequent stoppages. Nashville SC picked up early fouls through Andy Najar and Jeisson Palacios, while DC United responded with challenges from Keisuke Kurokawa and others. DC United generated the first clear openings, including shots from Louis Munteanu in the 13th and 27th minutes that tested the target. Tai Baribo also fired efforts on goal. Nashville SC earned a corner at the 15th minute and stayed compact, but DC United dominated set-piece territory with multiple corners in quick succession around the 17th to 19th minutes. The 28th minute saw Nashville SC equalize before the half-time whistle.

Standout Stats and Takeaway

DC United posted the stronger underlying numbers with 2.03 expected goals against Nashville SC’s 1.52. They recorded eight corners to three and managed more shots on target overall. Louis Munteanu led the home attack with five shots and three on target, while Tai Baribo matched the shot volume and also hit the target three times. Silvan Hefti added one shot on target. Nashville SC’s main threats came from Sam Surridge and Shak Mohammed, each registering one shot on target. Both teams finished with two yellow cards and no red cards. DC United committed 14 fouls to Nashville SC’s 10, and injury time reached 10 minutes. The contest highlighted DC United’s attacking volume but ultimately produced a shared point. Check AltBets for live scores and updated MLS tips.