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Red Bulls and Nashville SC face off in MLS clash
Sports Illustrated Stadium will host matchday 20 of Major League Soccer on Thursday, 20 August 2026, as Red Bull New York take on Nashville SC. This encounter pits two sides with differing recent fortunes against each other as the league season progresses.
Both teams have provided expected lineups for this fixture. Red Bull New York are anticipated to field a forward line including Julian Hall, Mijahir Jimenez, Cade Cowell, and Emil Forsberg, supported by midfielders Adri Mehmeti and Ronald Donkor. The defence is expected to consist of Matthew Dos Santos, Julian Bazan, Justin Che, and Dylan Nealis, with Ethan Horvath in goal.
Nashville SC's predicted XI sees Elias Saad and Sam Surridge spearheading the attack, with Hany Mukhtar and Edvard Tagseth in midfield. Cristian Espinoza is also listed as a forward. The defensive unit is expected to be Reed Baker-Whiting, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, and Andy Najar, with Brian Schwake as the goalkeeper. Nashville SC will be without Warren Madrigal due to injury.
Red Bull New York have experienced a mixed bag of results in their last ten matches across Major League Soccer and the US Open Cup. Their recent form includes a 2-1 defeat to Atlanta United and a 3-2 victory over Orlando City. Earlier in their last ten games, they secured a 3-1 win against Chicago Fire FC and a 1-2 away victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Nashville SC arrive at this fixture with a more positive trajectory in their last ten outings. They registered a commanding 4-1 win against Inter Miami CF in their most recent match. Prior to that, they secured a 2-2 draw with DC United and suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Orlando City. Their run also features a notable 1-0 victory over CF Montreal and a 1-0 win against Atlanta United.
The historical encounters between Red Bull New York and Nashville SC have been closely contested. In their last five meetings in Major League Soccer, Nashville SC secured a 2-1 victory in May 2025, while Red Bull New York won 2-0 in March 2025. Their earlier matches in 2024 ended in goalless draws, with Red Bull New York taking a 1-0 win in October 2023.
Cade Cowell has been a consistent attacking presence for Red Bull New York, directly contributing to six goals in his last ten appearances. For Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar is currently in impressive form, having scored five goals within his last ten matches. His goal-scoring prowess will be a key factor for his side.
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