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Nashville SC Beats Atlanta United 2-0 with Dominant Second Half

Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist, and rookie Brian Schwake made three saves for Nashville’s fourth clean sheet in eight starts.

  • On Saturday, Nashville SC defeated Atlanta United 2-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with rookie goalkeeper Brian Schwake securing the shutout to maintain the club's lead in the Eastern Conference.
  • Cristian Espinoza broke the scoreless tie in the 61st minute, scoring his third goal of the season off assists from Hany Mukhtar and defender Jeisson Palacios.
  • Schwake anchored the defense with three saves, earning his fourth clean sheet in eight career starts while allowing a league-low four goals this season.
  • Substitute Abdul Shakur Mohammed sealed the win during stoppage time, netting his first career MLS goal on an assist from Mukhtar despite Atlanta's 54% possession advantage.
  • Nashville now leads the Eastern Conference with a 6-1-1 record following their historic 1-0 victory against Club América in Mexico City on Tuesday, while Atlanta hosts the New England Revolution on Wednesday.
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Cristian Espinoza, Brian Schwake keep Nashville rolling with 2-0 victory over Atlanta United

Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist and Nashville SC shut out Atlanta United 2-0 behind rookie Brian Schwake.

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With goals from Espinoza and Mohammed, Nashville SC beat Atlanta United 2-0 and Honduran Andy Nájar held his 200 matches at MLS. ATLANTA. The Nashville SC remains unstoppable at MLS and consolidated at the top of the East Conference after beating 2-0 Atlanta United at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. The match had a special tint for Honduran Andy Nájar, who was the start and reached 200 appearances at the MLS, becoming a league history. Along with Náj…

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