Nashville SC secured a commanding 4–2 victory over Charlotte FC in an MLS encounter that underscored the hosts' superior efficiency in the final third. Despite comparable expected goals figures—Nashville's 1.99 xG against Charlotte's 1.69—the home side's clinical finishing proved decisive, with Sam Surridge netting twice to lead the scoring. Nashville dominated the shot count with 13 attempts to Charlotte's eight, converting seven of those into on-target efforts compared to the visitors' two. The tactical disparity centred on Nashville's 4–4–2 shape, which provided greater attacking support and defensive solidity against Charlotte's 4–2–3–1 setup. However, Nashville's goalkeeper struggled with conversion efficiency, recording a 42.86 per cent save percentage and conceding 1.37 goals above expected performance, suggesting the defensive vulnerabilities that allowed Charlotte two goals despite their limited attacking output. Surridge's brace and Mukhtar's contribution exemplified Nashville's potency, while Pep Biel's consolation for Charlotte offered little respite. The result consolidates Nashville's attacking credentials in MLS's competitive landscape.