- Walker Zimmerman (34')
- Jacob Shaffelburg (80')
Nashville defeats New York City FC in opener of MLS season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Walker Zimmerman and Jacob Shaffelburg scored and Nashville SC defeated New York City FC 2-0 on Saturday in the first game of the Major Soccer League season.
Zimmerman scored following a free kick after Fafa Picault centered the ball in front of the goal in the 34th minute for a 1-0 lead.
Shaffelburg's goal came in the 80th minute off an assist from Hany Mukhtar.
Joe Willis made the saves on NYCFC's two shots on goal. Nashville outshot NYCFC 9-8, with four shots on goal.
Nashville had a win and a draw against NYCFC last season — its first.
Both teams next play Saturday. Nashville visits the New York Red Bulls and NYCFC visits the Chicago Fire.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Armando Villarreal
MLS Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami CF | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +10 | 21 |
| FC Cincinnati | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 18 |
| New York Red Bulls | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 17 |
| Toronto FC | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 16 |
| Columbus Crew | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| New York City FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 14 |
| Philadelphia Union | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| Atlanta United FC | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 12 |
| CF Montréal | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 12 |
| Charlotte FC | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 10 |
| Orlando City SC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 9 |
| Nashville SC | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -7 | 8 |
| New England Revolution | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -12 | 4 |
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