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Woledzi Header Secures Nashville SC Victory
24 May
Summary
- Maxwell Woledzi scored his first career MLS goal early in the second half.
- Jeisson Palacios added his first goal of the season for Nashville.
- Nashville extended its unbeaten run to eight games and three wins.

Nashville SC secured a 2-1 victory against New York City FC on Saturday night, with Maxwell Woledzi scoring his first career MLS goal. The decisive header came early in the second half, following Jeisson Palacios's opening goal of the season. This win extended Nashville's unbeaten streak to eight matches and their winning streak to three, placing them atop the Eastern Conference.
Nicolas Fernandez Mercau converted a penalty kick for NYCFC's only goal. Despite a late save by Nashville's Brian Schwake, the victory ensured Nashville remains the conference leader heading into the World Cup break. The result also ended NYCFC's three-match unbeaten league run.