(NashvilleSC.com, 05.08.21)

NASHVILLE — Nashville Soccer Club extended its season unbeaten streak to four with a 2-0 shutout victory over Eastern Conference leaders New England Revolution. The two will square off one more time this season on Aug. 4 at Gillette Stadium, wrapping up the season series.

Undefeated and Vibin’: Nashville SC improved its record to 1W-0L-3D to open the 2021 Major League Soccer campaign with today’s win. They remain unbeaten at Nissan Stadium this season and improved its overall MLS home record to 6W-2L-8D.

Joe Says No: Goalkeeper Joe Willis recorded his second shutout of the season today against the Revs. Willis has now recorded shutouts in back-to-back weeks and his four saves today were a season high.

Two new additions to the scoresheet: Forward CJ Sapong and midfielder Alex Muyl each recorded their first goals as members of Nashville SC. Muyl’s last goal came with the New York Red Bulls on Aug. 24, 2019. Sapong’s goal was his 72nd career in MLS regular season play.

Nashville SC will take on the road for the first time next week by visiting Real Salt Lake at 8:30 p.m. CT. Tune into MyTV30 or the live stream on www.NashvilleSC.com at 8 p.m. CT to catch on the pregame show.

Notes
  •  Nashville SC earned its first win over New England Revolution in club history. The two sides met twice last season ending in draws
  •  Nashville SC recorded double-digit shots (16) for the fourth consecutive week
  •  Nashville SC has out-shot its opponents in every match this season and overall (75-33)
  •  Gary Smith remains undefeated at home when his team scores the first goal of the match at home (29W-0L-12D)
  •  Jalil Anibaba, Matt LaGrassa and Taylor Washington made their season debuts as substitutes
  •  Dominique Badji made his first start of the season
  •  Randall Leal and Badji led Nashville in shots with five and shots on goal with two. Leal now leads Nashville in shots with 15
  •  Dan Lovitz and Walker Zimmerman registered their first assists of the season
  •  Alex Muyl registered his first goal with Nashville SC
  •  CJ Sapong made his first start and scored his first goal as a member of Nashville SC. Sapong’s first half goal was his seventh career goal against New England, tied for the most he’s scored against any other MLS opponent along with Columbus Crew SC, D.C. United and New York Red Bulls. Sapong led the team today in chances created with three
  •  Joe Willis earned his 29th career shutout