Charlotte FC's undefeated home run snapped by Nashville SC

The Crown falls 2-1 to the division leaders

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:57am

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Charlotte FC's undefeated home streak came to an end on Saturday night as they fell 2-1 to the top team in the conference, Nashville SC. Nashville scored early in the first half and added another goal in the second, while Charlotte's late penalty conversion was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Why it matters

Charlotte FC had been undefeated at home this season, making their loss to the division-leading Nashville SC a significant setback in their quest to maintain their strong home record. The defeat also drops them further behind Nashville in the standings, making their upcoming away matches even more crucial.

The details

Nashville SC set the tone early with a goal by Edvard Tagseth in the 14th minute. The first half ended with Charlotte down by one. In the 62nd minute, Nashville's Patrick Yazbek scored the team's second goal of the night. Charlotte's Idan Toklomati attempted to get a point on the board, but his shots were saved or missed the goal. Charlotte's Archie Goodwin converted a penalty in the 90th minute, but it was not enough to overcome the two-goal deficit.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Nashville SC scored in the 14th minute.
  • Nashville SC scored again in the 62nd minute.
  • Charlotte FC scored a penalty in the 90th minute.

The players

Edvard Tagseth

A midfielder for Nashville SC who scored the opening goal in the 14th minute.

Patrick Yazbek

A forward for Nashville SC who scored the team's second goal in the 62nd minute.

Idan Toklomati

A midfielder for Charlotte FC who had multiple shot attempts that were saved or missed the goal.

Archie Goodwin

A forward for Charlotte FC who converted a penalty in the 90th minute.

Brian Schwake

The goalkeeper for Nashville SC who made several saves to preserve the lead.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough match against the division leaders, but we fought hard until the end. Unfortunately, we couldn't overcome the early deficit.”

— Idan Toklomati, Midfielder, Charlotte FC

What’s next

Charlotte FC will take a brief break from the regular season for the U.S. Open Cup, facing off against Charlotte Independence on April 16. Their next regular-season match is set for April 18 against New York City at Citi Field.

The takeaway

Charlotte FC's undefeated home streak has come to an end, highlighting the challenges they face in maintaining their strong performance at Bank of America Stadium. The loss to the division-leading Nashville SC puts them further behind in the standings, making their upcoming away matches crucial as they look to regain their footing in the regular season.