Nashville arrives in Charlotte with just one loss in 11 matches
abril 10, 2026Walmart Saturday Showdown · MLS 2026
CLT
Charlotte FC
Sat Apr 11 · 6:30 PM CDT
VS
Bank of America Stadium
NSH
Nashville SC
Triple-game week
Third match in seven days: a loss at Chicago last Saturday (MLS) and a 0-0 draw vs. Club América on Tuesday at Geodis Park (CCC). On Tuesday, April 14, Nashville travels to Mexico for the first time in club history to face América at Estadio Banorte (10:30 PM CT) in the decisive second leg. The series is tied 0-0 on aggregate.
Nashville arrives in Charlotte with just one loss in 11 matches — and with history ahead
The Boys in Gold lead the Eastern Conference, own MLS’ Golden Boot leader, and have the league’s most reliable goalkeeper. Saturday’s Showdown against Charlotte is only the first chapter of a week that could define their season.
Nashville SC enters Saturday’s fixture at Charlotte with just one loss in their first 11 matches across all competitions (MLS + Concacaf Champions Cup), outscoring opponents 21-4. In MLS alone, the Boys in Gold lead the Eastern Conference (4W-1L-1D, 13 points), with 13 goals scored and only 3 conceded.
Charlotte, third in the East with 11 points, will look to leverage home advantage at Bank of America Stadium to close the gap on the conference leaders.
Nashville SC by the numbers · 2026 season
Overall record
21–4
Goals for–against (all competitions)
Goals conceded MLS
3
4th-fewest in the league
Road goals conceded
1
Tied 2nd-fewest in MLS as visitors
Goals scored MLS
13
Tied 3rd-most in the league
Players to watch
Sam Surridge
7 goals
MLS Golden Boot leader. 3 multi-goal performances. 1 career goal vs Charlotte.
Brian Schwake
7 shutouts
In 11 matches all competitions. GAA of 0.50, 4th-lowest in MLS. 3 clean sheets in MLS.
Hany Mukhtar
6G · 1A
NSH all-time leading scorer vs Charlotte. A point per game in 7 appearances. 5th-fastest to 50G+30A in MLS history.
Espinoza · Madrigal
5 · 4
Goal contributions this season. Espinoza 3rd in MLS, Madrigal tied 4th.
Win probability · Sportradar data
Recent form (last 5)
Charlotte FC
W
W
D
W
L
Nashville SC
W
W
W
D
L
All-time series NSH vs CLT · Perfectly level
3
Nashville
1
Draw
3
Charlotte
Historical milestones in this rivalry
Nashville recorded its 50th all-time MLS win (regular season and playoffs) with a 2-1 victory over Charlotte on March 16, 2024 at Geodis Park.Win No. 50
Mukhtar became the first player in club history to score double-digit goals in back-to-back seasons after scoring against Charlotte on July 9, 2022.NSH history
Mukhtar reached 50 goals and 30 assists in MLS with a brace at Charlotte on May 20, 2023, becoming the 5th-fastest player to achieve the milestone.MLS record
Patrick Yazbek recorded his first multi-assist MLS match with two helpers in Nashville’s 2-1 win on May 10, 2025 at Geodis Park.Yazbek
Next stop: Mexico City
After Saturday’s fixture, Nashville SC travels to Mexico for the first match in club history on Mexican soil. On Tuesday, April 14, the Boys in Gold face Club América in the decisive second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal at Estadio Banorte at 10:30 PM CT. The series is tied 0-0 on aggregate following a scoreless draw at Geodis Park.