(NashvilleSC.com, 09.04.22)

NASHVILLE — Nashville Soccer Club earned a convincing 3-0 victory over Austin FC at GEODIS Park as MVP frontrunner Hany Mukhtar out-dueled Austin FC with two goals. The Nashville SC defense held Austin scoreless for the first time since May 8 as United States centerback Walker Zimmerman got the scoring starting with a goal in the opening minutes of the second half. 

Hany Mukhtar Is The MVP: For the second time this week, MVP chants filled GEODIS Park as Mukhtar notched his second multi-goal game in a week with a two-goal performance tonight. The Golden Boot leader finished the week with five goals in two games, and 21 total. His 32 goal contributions this season are the most of any player in MLS. Mukhtar has now scored multiple goals in six games this season, the most of any player in MLS. 

New Record For Consecutive Wins: Nashville SC made history tonight winning its fourth consecutive match, the longest streak in club history. Nashville’s previous record was three wins in a row set from Aug. 28-Sept. 11, 2021. 

200 For Dan Lovitz: Nashville SC Defender Dan Lovitz made his 200th career MLS regular season appearance tonight. Lovitz recorded an assist on the game-winning goal marking two assists in his last three starts for the Boys in Gold. 

Thor’s Hammer: Zimmerman scored his third goal of the season, the game-winner for Nashville off a corner from Dan Lovitz. Zimmerman has scored 21 goals in his MLS career, 20 have come off of a set piece (13 corners and 7 freekicks). 

Next Match: Nashville SC will return to MLS action at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at GEODIS Park in a matinee contest against the LA Galaxy on Univision and TUDN.