This will be the first MLS meeting between Nashville SC and Los Angeles FC. Nashville is yet to beat a California team, recording two draws against San Jose and losing its lone match with the Galaxy.
Nashville SC ended a club-record four match home winless run (D3 L1) with a 1-0 win over the Sounders on Wednesday. Nashville has put together consecutive victories just once in their last 33 MLS matches (including playoffs), winning at Columbus and Sporting Kansas City in early April.
While Los Angeles FC has been great at home this season, winning eight of 11 (D2 L1), including four straight, it’s been less dominant on the road. LAFC has won just one of its last four away from home (D1 L2) and is yet to win a match at a Western Conference opponent this season (D1 L3).
Hany Mukhtar scored the lone goal in Nashville’s 1-0 win over the Sounders on Wednesday. It marked the fourth straight league game with a goal for Mukhtar, becoming the first player in club history to achieve that feat.
Cristian Arango scored the winning goal for LAFC against the Galaxy on Friday, taking his total to five goals in his last six games. Each of his last three goals, including Friday night’s winner, have been assisted by Carlos Vela.
