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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nashville SC fights back to tie Atlanta United 1-1 on the road entering hectic May schedule
You can't score seven goals every game. Sometimes, one well-timed strike will do the trick. Nashville SC tied Atlanta United 1-1 on May 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Daniel Lovitz scored in the 66th minute as Nashville (5-4-2, 17 points) rebounded from a 20th-minute goal by Miguel Almiron to earn the draw. Advertisement Nashville was coming off a record-setting win over the Chicago Fire. The Boys in Gold ran past the Fire 7-2 on April 26, scoring their most goals in a game in club history. "We didn't come out as sharp as we did in the Chicago game," Lovitz said. "I think that was a product of (Atlanta) at home looking for something, trying to be on the front foot . . . As the game wore on, I think we did a really good job of showing what we could do in attack and create some issues." Nashville's next game is at home on May 6 against the Chattanooga Red Wolves in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32. It will return to MLS play when it hosts Charlotte FC at Geodis Park on May 10. Nashville controls game after giving up early goal After a strong start capped off by Almiron's goal, Atlanta (2-5-4, 10 points), which came in on a three-game losing streak, seemed content to drop deep on defense and protect its narrow lead. Advertisement This let Nashville have a large advantage in possession; it controlled the ball 60% of the game. It outshot Atlanta 12-6 and finished with five shots on goal to the Five Stripes' two. Lovitz said Nashville was slightly disappointed to not come away with a second goal, especially considering their second-half momentum, but was still happy with the team's resolve. "At halftime, we were able to make a few adjustments and get guys into spaces deeper in the block," Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan said. "That paid dividends and started to get us a little more access through the penalty box and pour numbers inside the penalty box. In addition, we had real great center backs like Jack (Maher) and Jeisson (Palacios) stepping all the way up, which isn't easy when you (have Atlanta striker Emmanuel Latte Lath and Almiron) and players like this." Daniel Lovitz continues hot start Lovitz had never scored more than one goal in a season before 2025. Through 11 games, the 33-year-old, who is in his 12th MLS season, has two goals and three assists, which equals his single-season high in goal contributions and puts him in first place among MLS defenders. Advertisement Callaghan said Lovitz recently asked to be in the penalty box on set pieces instead of taking them, a move that has paid off. Both of the left back's goals have come off corner kicks. Against Atlanta, he volleyed a line delivery by Hany Mukhtar past Brad Guzan to tie the game. "Having different personnel on the field, having a role that I've been asked to execute, I think maybe I've found something there with skills that I've had or just being in the right place," Lovitz said. MORE: Nashville SC creates new position for GM Mike Jacobs, extends contract through 2028 MORE: Nashville SC to host Chattanooga Red Wolves in U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 6 May 3, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) kicks the ball past Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Nashville readying for jam-packed May Nashville has settled into a rhythm with its schedule, with 11 games in as many weeks. That's about to change. Advertisement Atlanta was the first of seven MLS games NSC is slated to play in May. If it defeats the Red Wolves and advances in the Open Cup, it could end up playing nine games in a 22-day span, with no more than four days between games. "We all had May circled as a really challenging time," Lovitz said. " . . . It's a full-team, group-roster effort to make sure that we can keep the level and standard high. More importantly, just the progression of results here — I know we're process-based, but to be able to get a tie here away is somewhat positive and validating." Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@ and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: MLS: Nashville SC ties Atlanta United 1-1 tie
New York Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Nashville group cancels events surrounding MLS game, cites immigration arrests
A supporters group for Nashville's Major League Soccer team canceled game-day activities following recent US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Tennessee that have resulted in more than 100 people taken into custody. The group La Brigada De Oro posted a statement on social media announcing the decision to cancel its pregame tailgate at Nashville's match on Saturday night against Charlotte at Geodis Park. Many in the group also boycotted the game. 3 A Latin American supporters group for Nashville's Major League Soccer team canceled game-day activities after a recent immigration operation in Tennessee. Getty Images 'During difficult times, family stands together — when one of us is affected, we all are. And at this moment it doesn't feel prudent to celebrate, cheer and party while so many families within our community are being separated and destroyed,' the group said in a statement. La Brigada De Oro is an officially recognized supporter group for Nashville SC. During Saturday's game, a 2-1 Nashville win over Charlotte FC, fans in attendance spread out banners in the stands that said in English and Spanish: 'We are not all here.' Federal authorities and the Tennessee Highway Patrol have made 588 traffic stops and took 103 people under investigation for immigration violations, the highway patrol said Friday. 3 Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz and defender Jack Maher celebrated their win against the Charlotte FC on Saturday night. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images 3 Charlotte FC forward Liel Abada celebrated his goal during the second period at Geodis Park. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The operation started on May 3. The operation has caused worry and concern among Nashville's immigrant community. About 9% of the city's metropolitan area population of about 2 million are immigrants, according to the Migration Policy Institute's analysis of census data. 'At this most difficult time in our community. Our heart breaks at this injustice and goes out to so many families and friends being affected,' La Brigada De Oro said in its post.
Mint
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Nashville SC secures draw vs. Atlanta United behind Daniel Lovitzs goal
Daniel Lovitz scored a game-tying goal in the 66th minute for visiting Nashville SC on Saturday afternoon, helping the club rally for a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. Nashville (5-4-2, 17 points) finished with 12 shot attempts -- five on goal -- opposed to Atlanta's six shot attempts, two of which were on goal. After erupting for seven goals in its win against Chicago last week, Nashville has picked up at least one point in three of its last four games. Atlanta (2-5-4, 10 points) found the back of the net first on Miguel Almiron's goal in the 20th minute, snapping a three-game scoreless drought. The club also snapped a three-game losing streak but hasn't posted a victory since March 29. After Emmanuel Latte Lath and Almiron each had a shot attempt saved to begin the first half, Brooks Lennon found Almiron across the box for a goal at the 20-minute mark to give Atlanta a 1-0 lead. With the assist, Lennon passed Julian Gressel as the franchise's all-time leader with 40. Almiron is fourth all-time with 32 assists. Atlanta had two shots on goal in the first half to Nashville's none, despite Nashville holding possession for more than 53 percent of the first 45 minutes. From there, Nashville's Jacob Shaffelburg sailed his left-footed attempt in the 52nd minute, before his header was blocked three minutes later. Nashville finally cracked the scoreboard in the 66th, as its corner found Hany Mukhtar, who assisted Lovitz's goal at the center of the box. Nashville had a golden opportunity 10 minutes later, as Edvard Tagseth found Mukhtar, but Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan's sprawling save preserved the draw. Sam Surridge -- who scored a franchise record four goals in Nashville's 7-2 win last week against the Chicago Fire -- had an attempt saved by Guzan in extra time. Atlanta's Pedro Amador had the final chance of the game in the fourth minute of extra time but sailed the shot into the stands over the goal. The Eastern Conference foes will meet again on August 30 in Nashville. First Published: 4 May 2025, 02:48 AM IST
