Against a reeling opponent looking for its first win in eight weeks, Nashville SC couldn’t halt its road woes as it fell at Charlotte Independence 1-0 on Saturday night. Charlotte has now won just twice since June 2, both times beating Nashville SC on its home turf. For Nashville, the loss brings its road record to 2-6-6, as the expansion side has failed to win any of its last seven road games, scoring just two goals in those seven combined.
ROAD SCORING WOES
Being shut out on the road is unfortunately nothing new for Nashville SC as it has been shutout in half (7 of 14) of its road games this season. The club has never scored more than one goal on the road in any game this season, and has just seven total road goals.
START FOR COCHRAN
With typical starting keeper Matt Pickens not making the trip due to the impeding birth of his third child, backup keeper CJ Cochran drew his third USL start of the season. His record is now 1-2-0 in his three starts, and he has allowed three total goals in those games.
SUB FOR A SUB
For the first time this season, Nashville SC was forced to bring a substitute on for an earlier substitute. Kris Tyrpak came on in the 60’ minute as Nashville looked for a spark. He had to be subbed off for Brandon Allen in the 80’ minute following an injury.
HOME COOKING
It was the third time Nashville has played Charlotte this season, and all three matchups went to the home team. Nashville beat the Independence at First Tennessee Park on April 7, 2-0 before falling in Charlotte on July 11, 1-0.
LIGHTNING DELAY
In the 82’ minute lightning struck close to the stadium causing a 30-minute delay towards the end of the second half.
UP NEXT
Nashville will try to solve its road woes next Saturday when it takes on North Carolina FC at Wake Med Park in Cary, N.C. When the teams met earlier this season, Nashville won on a last second goal by Ropapa Mensah 1-0. Saturday’s kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. CST.
