New York City FC defeated Nashville SC 2–1 on Sunday, 17 August 2025, in a Matchday 27 fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. Played under the lights at 21:00 UTC, the match was refereed by Filip Dujic of the USA. The sides went into the break level at 1–1 before New York City FC pulled ahead in the second half to secure the victory.

At that stage of the campaign, the result was significant for both clubs’ ambitions. For New York City FC, the win provided a vital three points in the co...