In a dramatic Major League Soccer (MLS) match on August 22, 2026, Nashville SC secured a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The match was marked by two stoppage-time goals that turned the tide in favor of the home team.
Nashville SC took the lead in the 27th minute when Hany Mukhtar received a chipped pass from Daniel Lovitz, skillfully controlled the ball, and fired a half-volley into the net. The Columbus Crew responded in the second half, with Mohamed Farsi scoring his first goal of the season in the 58th minute, leveling the score at 1-1. André Gomes then put Columbus ahead in the 68th minute with a well-placed free kick from 27 yards out, marking his first MLS goal.
As the match approached its conclusion, Nashville SC mounted a remarkable comeback. In the third minute of stoppage time, Reed Baker-Whiting scored his first career goal by heading in a corner kick delivered by Mukhtar, equalizing the score at 2-2. Just two minutes later, Andy Nájar secured the win for Nashville by rolling a shot from the right side of the area into the net, finalizing the score at 3-2.
This victory extended Nashville SC's winning streak to three games and solidified their position at the top of the MLS standings with 49 points. The team has achieved the best 21-game start in MLS history, boasting a 15-2-4 record. Conversely, the Columbus Crew's struggles continued, as they suffered their third consecutive loss and remained winless in their last four matches, holding a 5-11-5 record.
The match showcased Nashville SC's resilience and offensive prowess, particularly in high-pressure situations, while highlighting the challenges faced by the Columbus Crew in maintaining leads and securing positive results.