DC United vs 01.08.26 23:302 – 2Full Time
Nashville SC — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
DC United fight back from two down to draw with league leaders Nashville
DC United came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Nashville SC at Audi Field in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18 fixture, denying the visitors what looked set to be a routine win. The result left Nashville, top of the table with 40 points from 18 games, unable to extend their winning run, while DC, 17th on 23 points, salvaged something from a match they had trailed at half-time.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Nashville struck twice before the interval. Samuel Surridge converted a penalty in the 32nd minute to put the visitors ahead, and Shakur Mohammed doubled their lead eight minutes later, sending the sides in at 2-0 at half-time. DC United needed a response and got one within eleven minutes of the restart, Silvan Hefti pulling a goal back in the 56th minute to reduce the deficit.
The hosts continued to press and were rewarded in the 77th minute when Tai Baribo, assisted by Louis Munteanu, levelled the score at 2-2, a result that stood until the final whistle. DC United dominated possession with 62 percent and had ten shots to Nashville's 17, yet Nashville were the more clinical side in front of goal, registering seven shots on target compared to DC's two.
Shakur Mohammed scored Nashville's second goal of the first half and was rated the top performer on the pitch with a 7.9 mark, while Silvan Hefti and Tai Baribo each scored for DC United in the comeback.
Despite having only 38 percent of possession, Nashville were far more accurate in attack, putting seven of their ten shots on target against DC United's two from 17.
DC United and Nashville SC drew 2–2 (half-time 0–2).
DC United met Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 18). Kick-off was Saturday, 1 August 2026, 23:30 UTC at Audi Field. Referee: Ricardo Montero.
Team pages: DC United · Nashville SC · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 32' Goal (penalty): Samuel Surridge — 0–1
- 40' Goal: Shakur Mohammed — 0–2
- 56' Goal: Silvan Hefti — 1–2
- 77' Goal: Tai Baribo (assist: Louis Munteanu) — 2–2 · Watch Tai Baribo's goal video (77')
Starting line-ups
DC United (4-4-2)
Nashville SC (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — DC United have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and Nashville SC in 68% of their last 38, against a
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 63% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — DC United have gone over 2.5 in 53% of their last 38 matches and Nashville SC in 63% of their last 38, against a
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 42% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — DC United have gone over 3.5 in 32% of their last 38 matches and Nashville SC in 39% of their last 38, against a
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 64% both teams score On the other hand: Table extremes meet — The sides sit in opposite halves of the table, 52 percentile points apart.
DC United to Score. League base rate: 85% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 313 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −16.1pp vs their league norm across 4,
Home rated 1399 vs 1713 — 0.19 expected score Nashville SC sit 1st; DC United 17th (MLS · 17 matches played) Nashville SC in stronger form — 2.4 vs 1.2 ppg (n=5) Nashville SC averaging 2.4 GF; DC United conceding 1.6 per match (L5)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the DC United vs Nashville SC final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of DC United vs Nashville SC?
DC United and Nashville SC drew 2–2 (half-time 0–2).
›Who scored in DC United vs Nashville SC?
Samuel Surridge (32') (penalty) for Nashville SC; Shakur Mohammed (40') for Nashville SC; Silvan Hefti (56') for DC United; Tai Baribo (77') for DC United.
›Where can I watch DC United vs Nashville SC highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from DC United 2–2 Nashville SC are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between DC United and Nashville SC?
DC United and Nashville SC have met 10 times — 2 wins for DC United, 4 wins for Nashville SC and 4 draws.