2020 season | |||
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General manager | Mike Jacobs | ||
Head coach | Gary Smith | ||
Stadium | Nissan Stadium | ||
MLS | Conference: 7th Overall: 14th | ||
MLS Cup Playoffs | Conference Semifinals | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Canceled | ||
MLS is Back Tournament | Withdrew | ||
Average home league attendance | 12,801 (Overall) 59,069 (Pre-Covid) 3,547 (Post-Covid) | ||
Biggest win | NSH 3–0 DAL (October 20) NSH 3–0 MIA (November 20) | ||
Biggest defeat | ATL 2–0 NSH (August 22) ORL 3–1 NSH (August 26) CLB 2–0 NSH (September 19) CLB 2–0 NSH (November 29) | ||
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The 2020 Nashville SC season was the club's first season as an organization and its first season as a member of Major League Soccer, after two seasons in the Eastern Conference of the USL Championship by a club of the same name.
Despite a brief stint in the Western Conference, the club moved to the Eastern Conference after the MLS is Back Tournament.[1]
# | Pos. | Player | Signed from | Details | Date | Source |
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14 | FW | ![]() |
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Free transfer | November 20, 2018 | [3] |
17 | FW | ![]() |
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Free transfer | December 20, 2018 | [4] |
21 | MF | ![]() |
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Traded for $175,000 in GAM | May 1, 2019 | [5] |
11 | FW | ![]() |
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Traded for $300,000 in TAM, $100,000 in GAM | January 1, 2020 | [6] |
20 | MF | ![]() |
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Traded for $650,000 in GAM | January 1, 2020 | [7] |
10 | MF | ![]() |
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Transfer for $3,000,000, $100,000 in GAM to Seattle Sounders FC | August 27, 2019 | [8] |
8 | MF | ![]() |
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Undisclosed transfer | September 6, 2019 | [9] |
6 | MF | ![]() |
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Traded for 2nd round 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick, $50,000 in GAM, $50,000 in TAM | November 12, 2019 | [10] |
4 | DF | ![]() |
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Traded for $225,000 in GAM, additional $50,000 in GAM conditionally | November 12, 2019 | [11] |
1 | GK | ![]() |
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Traded for Zarek Valentin, $75,000 in TAM | November 19, 2019 | [12] |
13 | GK | ![]() |
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Traded for $50,000 in GAM, $125,000 in TAM, 2020 International roster spot | November 19, 2019 | [13] |
2 | DF | ![]() |
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Traded for $50,000 in GAM, $50,000 in TAM, 2020 International roster spot | November 19, 2019 | [13] |
22 | MF | ![]() |
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Free transfer | November 22, 2019 | [14] |
16 | DF | ![]() |
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Free transfer | November 22, 2019 | [14] |
23 | DF | ![]() |
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Free transfer | November 22, 2019 | [14] |
19 | FW | ![]() |
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Free transfer | November 22, 2019 | [14] |
9 | FW | ![]() |
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Traded for $150,000 in GAM, $175,000 in TAM, additional $75,000 in GAM conditionally | December 2, 2019 | [15] |
94 | DF | ![]() |
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Free transfer | December 4, 2019 | [16] |
5 | DF | ![]() |
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Free transfer | December 16, 2019 | [17] |
27 | MF | ![]() |
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Free transfer | January 15, 2020 | [18] |
25 | DF | ![]() |
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Traded for $950,000 in GAM, 2020 International roster spot, additional $300,000 in GAM conditionally | February 11, 2020 | [19] |
29 | MF | ![]() |
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Traded for 2020 and 2021 International roster spots, additional $50,000 in GAM conditionally | August 13, 2020 | [20] |
31 | GK | ![]() |
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Free transfer | August 17, 2020 | [21] |
99 | FW | ![]() |
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Loan until June 2021 | September 8, 2020 | [22] |
28 | GK | ![]() |
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Loan for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Soccer season | October 12, 2020 | [23] |
70 | MF | ![]() |
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Traded for Jimmy Medranda, $225,000 in GAM, additional $25,000 in GAM conditionally | October 21, 2020 | [24] |
# | Pos. | Player | Signed by | Details | Date[13] | Source |
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— | DF | ![]() |
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Traded for Joe Willis | November 19, 2019 | [12] |
— | FW | ![]() |
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Traded for $150,000 in TAM, $50,000 in GAM conditionally | November 19, 2019 | [13] |
17 | FW | ![]() |
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On loan for the 2020 USL Championship season, move made permanent on November 19, 2020 | February 6, 2020 | [25][26] |
26 | MF | ![]() |
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On loan for the 2020 USL Championship season | March 6, 2020 | [27] |
24 | FW | ![]() |
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On loan for the 2020 USL League One season | August 7, 2020 | [28] |
31 | GK | ![]() |
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On loan for the 2020 USL Championship season | August 24, 2020 | [29] |
13 | GK | ![]() |
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Traded for 4th Round 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick and up to $100,000 GAM conditionally | September 17, 2020 | [30] |
94 | DF | ![]() |
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Traded for Handwalla Bwana | October 21, 2020 | [24] |
Additional source for roster transaction dates:[31]
Main article: 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft |
Pick | Position | Player | Previous Club | Reference |
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2 | DF | ![]() |
New York City FC | [32] |
Main article: 2019 MLS Expansion Draft |
Pick | Position | Player | Previous Club | Reference |
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2 | FW | ![]() |
Minnesota United FC | [12] |
4 | DF | ![]() |
Portland Timbers | [12] |
6 | DF | ![]() |
New England Revolution | [12] |
8 | FW | ![]() |
Atlanta United FC | [12] |
10 | MF/DF | ![]() |
Sporting Kansas City | [12] |
Main article: 2020 MLS SuperDraft |
Round | Position | Player | College | Reference |
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1 (2) | DF | ![]() |
Indiana | [33] |
1 (11) | MF | ![]() |
Wake Forest | [33] |
1 (13) | GK | ![]() |
Charlotte | [33] |
2 (28) | MF | ![]() |
Clemson | [33] |
4 (80) | MF | ![]() |
Creighton | [33] |
January 30 Preseason 1 | Nashville SC ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Bradenton, Florida |
2:00PM CST | Report | Stadium: IMG Academy | ||
Note: Played in three 30-minute periods. |
February 6 Preseason 2 | Nashville SC | 1–3 | Chicago Fire FC | Tampa, Florida |
2:00PM CST | Leal ![]() |
Report Report |
Sapong ![]() Collier ![]() Berić ![]() |
Stadium: Pepin Stadium |
February 9 Preseason 3 | Nashville SC | 4–1 | Louisville City FC | Bradenton, Florida |
3:00PM CST | Leal ![]() Ríos ![]() Accam ![]() Danladi ![]() |
Report Report |
Thiam ![]() |
Stadium: IMG Academy |
February 12 Preseason 4 | Nashville SC | 1–0 | Montreal Impact | St. Petersburg, Florida |
6:00PM CST | Badji ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
February 16 Preseason 5 | Nashville SC | 3–1 | FC Cincinnati | Bradenton, Florida |
5:00PM CST | Maher ![]() Ríos ![]() Jones ![]() |
Report | Amaya ![]() |
Stadium: IMG Academy |
February 19 Preseason 6 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | D.C. United | Clearwater, Florida |
5:00PM CST | Report |
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Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
Main article: 2020 Major League Soccer season |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
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1 | Philadelphia Union | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 20 | +24 | 47 | 2.04 | Qualification for the Playoffs first round and CONCACAF Champions League[a] |
2 | Toronto FC[b] | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 44 | 1.91 | Qualification for the Playoffs first round and CONCACAF Champions League[c] |
3 | Columbus Crew SC (C) | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 21 | +15 | 41 | 1.78 | Qualification for the Playoffs first round and CONCACAF Champions League[d] |
4 | Orlando City SC | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 40 | 25 | +15 | 41 | 1.78 | Qualification for the Playoffs first round and Leagues Cup |
5 | New York City FC | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 39 | 1.70 | |
6 | New York Red Bulls | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 32 | 1.39 | Qualification for the Playoffs first round |
7 | Nashville SC[e] | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 32 | 1.39 | Qualification for the Playoffs play-in round |
8 | New England Revolution | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 32 | 1.39 | |
9 | Montreal Impact[b] | 23 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 33 | 43 | −10 | 26 | 1.13 | |
10 | Inter Miami CF | 23 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 25 | 35 | −10 | 24 | 1.04 | |
11 | Chicago Fire FC | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 33 | 39 | −6 | 23 | 1.00 | |
12 | Atlanta United FC | 23 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 23 | 30 | −7 | 22 | 0.96 | Qualification for the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League[f] |
13 | D.C. United | 23 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 41 | −16 | 21 | 0.91 | |
14 | FC Cincinnati | 23 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 36 | −24 | 16 | 0.70 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
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12 | Los Angeles FC | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 39 | +8 | 32 | 1.45 |
13 | New York Red Bulls | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 32 | 1.39 |
14 | Nashville SC | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 32 | 1.39 |
15 | New England Revolution | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 32 | 1.39 |
16 | San Jose Earthquakes | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 35 | 51 | −16 | 30 | 1.30 |
Win Draw Loss Postponed
February 29 1 | Nashville SC | 1–2 | Atlanta United FC | Nashville, Tennessee |
8:00 p.m. EST | Zimmerman ![]() Willis ![]() |
Report | Barco ![]() Hyndman ![]() Remedi ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 59,069 Referee: Drew Fischer |
March 8 2 | Portland Timbers | 1–0 | Nashville SC | Portland, Oregon |
6:00PM CDT | Mabiala ![]() Valeri ![]() Chará ![]() Duvall ![]() |
Report | Lovitz ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 25,218 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
August 12 3 | FC Dallas | 0–1 | Nashville SC | Frisco, Texas |
7:30 PM CDT | Pomykal ![]() |
Report | Beckeles ![]() Lovitz ![]() Romney ![]() Leal ![]() Accam ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 2,912 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
August 16 4 | FC Dallas | 0–0 | Nashville SC | Frisco, Texas |
7:30 PM CDT | Jara ![]() |
Report | McCarty ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 222 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
August 22 5 | Atlanta United FC | 2–0 | Nashville SC | Atlanta, Georgia |
6:00 PM CDT | Lennon ![]() Walkes ![]() G. Martínez ![]() ![]() Bello ![]() |
Report | Lovitz ![]() |
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Referee: Ted Unkel |
August 26 6 | Orlando City SC | 3–1 | Nashville SC | Orlando, Florida |
6:30 PM CDT | Mueller ![]() Moutinho ![]() Dike ![]() ![]() Michel ![]() |
Report | Romney ![]() Anibaba ![]() Johnston ![]() |
Stadium: Exploria Stadium Referee: Marcos De Oliveira |
August 30 7 | Nashville SC | 1–0 | Inter Miami CF | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Badji ![]() Godoy ![]() Lovitz ![]() McCarty ![]() |
Report | Figal ![]() Reyes ![]() Pirez ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
September 2 8 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | Orlando City SC | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Leal ![]() |
Report | Michel ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
September 6 9 | Inter Miami CF | 0–0 | Nashville SC | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
7:00 PM CDT | Reyes ![]() |
Report | Godoy ![]() Danladi ![]() |
Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium Referee: Nima Saghafi |
September 12 10 | Nashville SC | 4–2 | Atlanta United FC | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Badji ![]() Mukhtar ![]() McCarty ![]() Danladi ![]() |
Report | Larentowicz ![]() Bello ![]() Remedi ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
September 19 11 | Columbus Crew SC | 2–0 | Nashville SC | Columbus, Ohio |
6:30 PM CDT | Alashe ![]() Santos ![]() ![]() Keita ![]() Zardes ![]() |
Report | Lovitz ![]() Muyl ![]() Godoy ![]() |
Stadium: Mapfre Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
September 23 12 | Nashville SC | 1–0 | DC United | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Ríos ![]() Washington ![]() |
Report | Canouse ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Tori Penso |
September 26 13 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | Houston Dynamo | Nashville, Tennessee |
2:30 PM CDT | Ríos ![]() |
Report | Lundkvist ![]() Lemoine ![]() Figueroa ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
October 3 14 | New England Revolution | 0–0 | Nashville SC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
6:30 PM CDT | Report | Anibaba ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: David Gantar |
October 6 15 | Nashville SC | 0–0 | Minnesota United FC | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Leal ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,478 Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
October 11 16 | Sporting Kansas City | 2–1 | Nashville SC | Kansas City, Kansas |
6:30 pm CDT | Sánchez ![]() Gerso ![]() Hurtado ![]() |
Report | Johnston ![]() ![]() Zimmerman ![]() Lovitz ![]() Jones ![]() |
Stadium: Children's Mercy Park Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
October 14 17 | Houston Dynamo | 1–3 | Nashville SC | Houston, Texas |
7:00 PM CDT | Figueroa ![]() Quintero ![]() Martínez ![]() |
Report | Mukhtar ![]() ![]() Danladi ![]() Beckeles ![]() |
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 1,328 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
October 20 18 | Nashville SC | 3–0 | FC Dallas | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Leal ![]() Godoy ![]() Cadiz ![]() Ríos ![]() |
Report | Ferreira ![]() Bressan ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,502 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
October 23 19 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | New England Revolution | Nashville, Tennessee |
8:52 PM CDT | McCarty ![]() Anunga ![]() Zimmerman ![]() |
Report | Buksa ![]() Manneh ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,727 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
Note: Kickoff delayed from 7:30 to 8:52 by lightning in area.[37] |
October 27 20 | Montreal Impact | 0–1 | Nashville SC | Harrison, New Jersey |
6:00 PM CDT | Corrales ![]() Raitala ![]() Binks ![]() |
Report | Leal ![]() Zimmerman ![]() |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Referee: Ismail Elfath |
October 31 21 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | Chicago Fire FC | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Ríos ![]() McCarty ![]() |
Report | Sekulić ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,987 Referee: Malik Badawi |
November 4 22 | Nashville SC | 0–1 | FC Dallas | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:30 PM CDT | Report | Hollingshead ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,789 Referee: Marcos de Oliveira |
November 8 23 | Orlando City SC | 2–3 | Nashville SC | Orlando, Florida |
2:30 PM CDT | Dike ![]() Perea ![]() Nani ![]() |
Report | Lovitz ![]() Jones ![]() Godoy ![]() McCarty ![]() Mukhtar ![]() Cádiz ![]() |
Stadium: Exploria Stadium Referee: David Gantar |
Main article: 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs |
November 20 Play-in round | Nashville SC | 3–0 | Inter Miami CF | Nashville, TN |
8:00 PM CST | Leal ![]() Mukhtar ![]() Johnston ![]() McCarty ![]() |
Report | Nealis ![]() Trapp ![]() |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,240 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
November 24 First round | Toronto FC | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Nashville SC | East Hartford, CT |
5:00 PM CST | Report | Ríos ![]() |
Stadium: Pratt & Whitney Stadium[citation needed] Attendance: 0 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
November 29 Conf. Semifinals | Columbus Crew SC | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Nashville SC | Columbus, OH |
7:00 PM CST | Pedro Santos ![]() Zardes ![]() |
Report | Johnston ![]() Washington ![]() |
Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
Main article: MLS is Back Tournament |
July 8, 2020 1 | Nashville SC | Cancelled | Chicago Fire FC | Orlando, Florida |
9:30 PM CDT | Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
July 14, 2020 2 | Philadelphia Union | Cancelled | Nashville SC | Orlando, Florida |
7:00PM CDT (UTC-05) | Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
July 20, 2020 3 | Orlando City SC | Cancelled | Nashville SC | Orlando, Florida |
8:00AM CDT (UTC-05) | Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
Main article: 2020 U.S. Open Cup |
As a new MLS club, Nashville was scheduled to enter the competition in the Third Round, to be played April 21–23.[38] The ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, forced the U.S. Soccer Federation to cancel the tournament on August 17, 2020.[39]