(NashvilleSC.com, 05.22.22)

NASHVILLE — After a two-hour and 52-minute weather delay at GEODIS Park on Saturday night, Nashville SC secured a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United FC to extend the club’s home unbeaten streak to 23 in all competitions. CJ Sapong and Hany Mukhtar scored for the Boys in Gold in the first half of the match. 

Two Peas In A Pod: Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar and forward CJ Sapong combined in the club’s two goals tonight. The playmakers have accounted for 14 goals in the last two seasons including the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs when either one finds the back of the net. 

Welcome To The 200 Club: Reigning MLS Defender of the Year Walker Zimmerman appeared in his 200th MLS regular season match tonight against Atlanta United FC while wearing the Captain’s armband for the Boys in Gold. The centerback has appeared in 20 or more matches in each of the last seven seasons in his MLS career. 

Keep the Results Coming: Nashville SC owns a 3W-1L-2D record in its last six matches across all competitions. The Boys in Gold are currently in a stretch of eight matches in 28 days, including Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup competition. 

Open Cup Next Up: Nashville SC returns to action on Wednesday as the Boys in Gold take on Louisville City FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round 16 on ESPN +. The Boys in Gold advanced from the Round of 32 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atlanta United FC.