October 6, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Nashville SC News Release
HARRISON, N.J. – Nashville Soccer Club lost 3-1 to New York City FC Sunday afternoon in its penultimate match of the 2024 Major League Soccer regular season despite outshooting the Pigeons 22-11. Midfielder Hany Mukhtar recorded his team-leading 18 th MLS goal contribution of the season with his 58 th minute tally on an assist from midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg.
Sixes: With his tally in the 58th minute, Mukhtar has contributed to a goal in the club’s last six matches (three goals, three assists) and is just two goals away from becoming the first player in MLS history to record 10 or more goals and 10 or more assists in four consecutive seasons.
150 in gold: Joe Willis, who has been a Boy in Gold since the club joined MLS for the 2020 season, made his 150 th career start in goal today. The keeper is tied for fifth in the league with eight shutouts in 2024.
Next up: Nashville SC will conclude its season at Chicago Fire FC on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. CT for MLS Decision Day 2024.
Notes :
Nashville SC:
o wore its Man in Black kit for the final time
o is 3W-2L-1D all-time vs. New York City FC
o is 40W-35L-38D all-time vs. Eastern Conference opponents
o is 6W-8L-9D all-time in the month of October
o is 36W-43L-44D all-time on weekends
o is 23W-34L-26D all-time on the road
o is 14W-21L-25D all-time when scoring one goal
Julian Gaines made his third MLS appearance of the season subbing in to begin the second half
Aníbal Godoy was named to the Panamanian Men’s National Team earlier this week for the October FIFA men’s international fixture window
Hany Mukhtar
o scored his eighth MLS goal of the season and leads the team with 18 goal contributions (eight goals, 10 assists)
o leads the team with 30 MLS starts this season
Alex Muyl leads the team with 33 MLS games played this season
Randall Leal subbed into the match in the 70 th minute for his second appearance in the club’s last three fixtures after returning from injury Sept. 28 at the New England Revolution
Jonathan Pérez logged 13 minutes plus added time as a sub
Jacob Shaffelburg
o set a new single season career high today with his fourth MLS assist
o was named to the Canadian Men’s National Team earlier this week for the October FIFA men’s international fixture window
Joe Willis made his 150 th career start as a Boy in Gold
Patrick Yazbek was named to the Australian Men’s National Team Sunday for the…
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