D.C. United secured a point against Nashville SC on Saturday night after the two teams played to a scoreless tie at Audi Field. The match was marked by strong defensive play from both teams, with D.C. United goalkeeper Pedro Barraza making five saves throughout the game.
Despite their best efforts, neither team was able to find the back of the net and secure all three points. One potential opening goal for Nashville SC was thwarted when Hany Mukhtar’s pass to C.J. Bunbury was ruled offside before he could pass it back to his teammate. Later in the game, Barraza made another key stop when Surridge headed home Mukhtar’s free kick from just outside the box.
Despite being without leading scorer Christian Benteke due to injury, D.C. United still managed to hold their own against a strong Nashville SC team and earn a valuable point in their quest for playoff contention.
Other MLS Results
In other news around Major League Soccer (MLS):
- Los Angeles FC defeated Real Salt Lake 2-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium, with goals from Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi.
- Seattle Sounders FC earned three points with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lumen Field, featuring goals from Raul Ruidiaz and Cristian Roldan.
- FC Dallas defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1 at Children’s Mercy Park, with goals from Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola.
- Portland Timbers secured a 3-0 win over Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field, with goals from Jaroslaw Niezgoda, Eryk Williamson, and Felipe Mora.
- New York Red Bulls defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 at DRV PNK Stadium, with goals from Luquinhas and Daniel Edelman.
- Colorado Rapids earned a 4-0 victory over Houston Dynamo FC at PNC Stadium, with goals from Michael Edwards, Lalas Abubakar (twice), and Bryang Kayo.
Additional Match Results
- Chicago Fire defeated Columbus Crew SC with two unanswered second-half strikes.
- Atlanta United fell short against Orlando City, losing by one goal.
- Philadelphia Union lost to New England Revolution by one goal.
- Toronto FC lost to New York City Football Club by one goal.
- Montreal Impact fell to Charlotte FC by a score of 2-1.
Week 18 Schedule Summary
The full schedule for Week 18 is as follows:
- Atlanta vs Orlando: Atlanta lost
- Chicago vs Columbus: Chicago won
- Colorado vs Houston: Colorado won
- D.C. United vs Nashville: Draw
- LA Galaxy vs Portland: Portland lost
- LAFC vs Real Salt Lake: LAFC won
- Minnesota United vs Seattle: Seattle won
- Montreal Impact vs Charlotte: Montreal lost
- New England vs Philadelphia: New England won
- New York City vs Toronto: NYCFC won
- Orlando vs Atlanta: Orlando won
- Portland vs Minnesota United: Portland lost
- Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy: LA Galaxy lost
- Seattle vs Minnesota United: Seattle won
- Sporting Kansas City vs Dallas: Dallas won
- Toronto vs NYCFC: Toronto lost
- Vancouver vs Seattle: Vancouver lost
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