Match Report
Nashville SC, 1st with 53 points, sat 24 points above Minnesota United (10th, 29). The last five rounds placed Minnesota United no better than 19th for form, against 10th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.04/0.74 for Nashville SC and 1.36/1.45 for Minnesota United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
The match was played at GEODIS Park (capacity 30,000). On the scoreboard, Nashville SC led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Nashville SC: Cristian Espinoza (33'), Sam Surridge (26'), Sam Surridge (47') · Minnesota United: Nectarios Triantis (35')
Key stats
Possession: Nashville SC 58% · Minnesota United 42% · Total shots: 15-14 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 5-2