Nashville SC Hosts Reigning MLS Cup Champions LAFC

April 21, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Nashville SC News Release

Nashville SC returns to GEODIS Park on April 22 for the fifth home match of the season, hosting current defending champions Los Angeles FC.

After falling short against NYCFC on April 15, the Boys in Gold will return home hungry to get three points in front of a home crowd.

This will be the third-ever matchup between Nashville and LAFC, and the first since Nashville’s 1-0 win in the City of Angels at BMO Stadium on Decision Day in 2022. A second-half goal by Teal Bunbury secured the win for the Boys in Gold in that match.

Nashville SC joins adidas and MLS in a mission to end plastic waste. This weekend, all clubs across the league will wear 2023 One Planet Kits, made entirely out of Parley Ocean plastic, re-imagined plastic waste intercepted from beaches and coastal communities. You can get our One Planet Kit at the Nashville SC Team Store or online at MLSStore.com.

Additionally, the first 10,000 fans through the gates at GEODIS Park will receive a Walker Zimmerman bobblehead courtesy of Renasant Bank. It is the first player bobblehead in Nashville SC history. Gates open at 6 p.m. CT, so make sure you arrive early to get your bobblehead.

With four straight home matches coming up across all competitions, Nashville SC will look to build momentum and a strong home form starting this weekend. You won’t want to miss any of the action at GEODIS Park. Tickets are still available here. Can’t make the match? Watch exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s match:

Date: Saturday, April 22

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Gates: 6 p.m. CT

Location: GEODIS Park (Nashville, Tenn.)

TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Radio: 104.5 The Zone

Bounce Back Mentality – Nashville SC will be looking to respond after a 2-1 defeat on the road at NYCFC last weekend. Head Coach Gary Smith says that his team is showing its typical resilience after a loss.

“As per usual, the guys have been terrific,” Smith said. “After a defeat, we always expect to have some constructive discussion about what went on and why. There’s a lot of reflection, of course. No one likes being on the receiving end of a defeat. That mental attitude has carried into the work this week. As we’ve seen on numerous occasions, this group has always been good at showing the right mindset and attitude after we’ve had a tough weekend. My hope is, against a very good LAFC side, we see a sort of reaction.”

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