April 14, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Nashville SC News Release
Nashville SC is on the road again this weekend to face NYCFC on Saturday night in Queens, New York.
Saturday marks a rematch of opening night just seven weeks ago, which saw the Boys in Gold triumph 2-0 over NYCFC at GEODIS Park. Nashville SC will face NYCFC for one final time this regular season in the club’s first-ever match in the Five Boroughs.
In the first matchup of 2023, Nashville SC found the three points with goals by captain Walker Zimmerman and winger Jacob Shaffelburg. Now, Nashville returns on the road looking to build on its latest 2-0 away win over Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium on April 1.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s match:
Date: Saturday, April 15
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Citi Field (Queens, NY.)
Kit: Man in Black
TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app
Radio: 104.5 The Zone
Watch Party: Diskin Cider
Keeping The Balance – Nashville SC has maintained a clean sheet in all but two of its seven matches so far this season, including a pair of road shutouts at New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC.
Head Coach Gary Smith says he anticipates the offense following suit in terms of consistency.
“I’ve not looked at any matches and thought we’ve cut corners on what we’re trying to get out of the match creatively,” Smith said. “I do think, at the moment, there is still growth to be had in some of these relationships, there’s still some development to be had in certain individuals’ form, how creative they are, and the standards they’re setting. Sometimes, it does take the early stages of any season to get into full flow. I think we can safely say we’d all love to see the forwards get on the scoresheet, however that comes about. We’d also like to see these wide players offering a little bit more production.”
Fafà’s Feelin’ Good – Fafà Picault will return to his birthplace over the weekend for this match.
The New York native says he’s adjusting well to his new club with seven matches and one goal under his belt, with the help of fullbacks Dan Lovitz and Shaq Moore creating chemistry on both flanks.
“It’s only a few months in,” Picault said. “It’s just getting to know each fullback…
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