NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville SC returned from a 54-day pause for the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United FC on Friday night at GEODIS Park.
The win marked Nashville’s fourth consecutive MLS victory and extended its unbeaten streak to nine matches at 7-0-2. The Boys in Gold also completed their first regular-season sweep of Atlanta United.
Shak Mohammed scored the match’s only goal in the 79th minute, giving Nashville the lead with his second MLS goal of the season. Both of Mohammed’s league goals this year have come against Atlanta.
Goalkeeper Brian Schwake made five saves to record his league-leading eighth clean sheet of the season. Schwake also shut out Atlanta in both meetings between the clubs this year.
Nashville remained unbeaten at home in MLS play, improving to 7-0-1 at GEODIS Park. The Boys in Gold have outscored opponents 24-9 at home during the regular season.
The victory also strengthened Nashville’s position atop the MLS Supporters’ Shield standings.
Nashville will remain home for its next match, hosting CF Montréal on Wednesday, July 22, at GEODIS Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.
