SEO Match Summary
Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC played out a goalless draw in MLS on 3 May 2026, a match defined by the hosts' dominance and their goalkeeper's exceptional shot-stopping. The Union controlled proceedings with 16 shots to Nashville's eight, generating an expected goals total of 1.64 compared to their visitors' 0.5, yet found the net zero times. Philadelphia's four shots on target proved insufficient to break down a resolute Nashville defence, while the away side managed just one effort on goal. The Union's goalkeeper was particularly noteworthy, recording a perfect 100 per cent save percentage and preserving a clean sheet despite facing 1.32 post-shot expected goals against. Both sides lined up in 4-4-2 formations, with Nashville's compact defensive approach effectively neutralising Philadelphia's attacking ambitions. Referee Elijio Arreguin oversaw a largely controlled encounter. The draw leaves Philadelphia searching for clinical finishing despite their territorial advantage.
P
Philadelphia Union
N
Nashville SC
Expected Goals (xG)
1.64
0.50
Shots
16
8
Shots on Target
4
1
Possession
46%
54%
Post-Shot xG Faced
0.78
1.32
Goals Saved Above xG
+0.78
+1.32
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corners
5
2
Total Goals0
Formation4-4-2vs4-4-2
Goalkeeper Performance
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Philadelphia Union GK
PSxG conceded0.78
Goals conceded0
Goals saved0.78
Save %100.0%
Nashville SC GK
PSxG conceded1.32
Goals conceded0
Goals saved1.32
Save %100.0%
Nashville SC's keeper stopped about 1.3 goal more than an average keeper would, while Philadelphia Union's keeper stopped about 0.8 goal more than an average keeper would.
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