Orlando City SC edged Nashville SC 1-0 in a tight MLS contest, the winner coming from a single second-half strike. Tyrese Spicer's 72nd-minute goal proved decisive on a night when both sides had chances but only Orlando could convert.
After a goalless first half and a yellow card for Nashville's Tiago Souza in the 20th minute, the game opened up. The breakthrough arrived when Justin Ellis set up Tyrese Spicer, who finished to make it 1-0. Nashville pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way through.
Orlando doubled Nashville's total shots (12-6) and had four shots on target to Nashville's two, yet the visitors actually posted a slightly higher expected goals figure (0.73 to 0.68). The hosts' superior finishing and two goalkeeper saves were enough to secure the win.
