Nashville SC defeats Charlotte FC 2-1

Patrick Yazbek scores a goal and adds an assist in the victory.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:01am

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Nashville SC defeated Charlotte FC 2-1 in a Saturday night matchup. Patrick Yazbek recorded a first-half assist and then scored a goal in the second half to lead Nashville to the victory. Edvard Tagseth also scored for Nashville in the win.

Why it matters

This was an important win for Nashville SC as they look to climb up the standings in the MLS Eastern Conference. Charlotte FC has struggled this season and this loss is another setback for the club.

The details

In the first half, Yazbek set up a goal by Edvard Tagseth to give Nashville the early lead. Yazbek then scored a goal of his own in the second half to extend Nashville's advantage. Charlotte was able to pull a goal back late, but Nashville held on for the 2-1 victory.

  • The match was played on Saturday night.

The players

Patrick Yazbek

A midfielder for Nashville SC who recorded a goal and an assist in the win.

Edvard Tagseth

A midfielder for Nashville SC who scored a goal in the first half.

Charlotte FC

The opposing team that lost 2-1 to Nashville SC.

Nashville SC

The winning team that defeated Charlotte FC 2-1.

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The takeaway

This was an important victory for Nashville SC as they look to climb up the MLS Eastern Conference standings. The team's offensive production, led by Yazbek, was the key to securing the 2-1 win over Charlotte FC.