Renasant Recap: Nashville SC remains atop MLS standings with 2-1 win over New York City FC

Nashville SC defeated New York City FC 2-1 on May 23, 2026, extending their MLS unbeaten streak to eight matches (6W-0L-2D) and remaining atop the MLS standings. Defender Maxwell Woledzi scored his first career MLS goal, assisted by Bryan Acosta's first MLS assist with the club, while defender Jeisson Palacios added his first goal of the season via Cristian Espinoza's team-leading eighth assist. The result also kept Nashville undefeated at GEODIS Park in the regular season (6W-0L-1D) heading into the World Cup schedule pause.