Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Nashville SC wins the game.
90'
2 minutes of compensation are added.
77'
Nashville SC plays long positions to cool off Minnesota United who had several dangerous attacks.
68'
Minnesota United keep the pressure on full court looking for a defensive error.
59'
Gooooal Nashville SC!
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Gooooal Nashville SC!
50'
Gooooal Nashville SC!
46'
The second time begins.
Halftime
The teams go to halftime and the score is Nashville SC 2-0 Minnesota United.
45'
Gooooal Nashville SC!
39'
Gooooal Nashville SC!
34'
Bad news for Minnesota United, DJ Taylor gets a red card, leaves his team down to 10 players.
27'
First yellow card of the game and it is for the player Wil Trapp of Minnesota United.
21'
First corner kick of the game for Nashville SC.
18'
A very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first goal of the game.
9'
Tight match in midfield, both teams looking for their first chances to score.
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We're minutes away from the game kicking off, the game presentation kicks off, and fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of soccer.
Nashville SC roster
These are the XI players that will start the match:
Our XI to kick off the Quarterfinals pic.twitter.com/bv9u8cH2xH
— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) August 11, 2023
Minnesota United roster
These are the XI players that will start the match:
Pukki &
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) August 12, 2023
Fraga &
Rey &
Bongi &
Joseph &
Wil &
Ethan &
Micky &
Boxy &
DJ &
Dayne.#NSHvMIN | @AllianzLife pic.twitter.com/uSkzIsLC3j
Referees
The referee appointment for today's game is as follows:
REF: Armando Villarreal
AR1: Kathryn Nesbitt
AR2: Chris Elliott
4TH: Ismir Pekmic
VAR: Edvin Jurisevic
AVAR: Mike Kampmeinert
Battle for victory
A big game is coming up between these two MLS teams. Do not take off and below we share the statistics of both teams in their last confrontation.
Last showdown!
The last time these two teams met was on August 14, 2022 and on that occasion the game ended in a 2-1 victory for Minnesota United at GEODIS Park. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Nashville SC and Minnesota United have met several times. The last 3 meetings have ended in two draws and on one occasion the winner was Minnesota United.
Arrival Minnesota United
Minnesota United is already in the stadium and ready for its fifth game of the 2023 Leagues Cup.
The Arrival.#NSHvMIN | @LeaguesCup pic.twitter.com/FfBHhqTv9H
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) August 11, 2023
Welcome!
We're just under an hour before the Nashville SC and Minnesota United game kicks off at GEODIS Park. Both teams will go out looking for victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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What time is the Nashville SC vs Minnesota United match for Leagues Cup 2023?
This is the start time of the game Nashville SC vs Minnesota United of August 11th in several countries:
Argentina: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Bolivia: 7:30 PM on Apple TV.
Brazil: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Chile: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Colombia: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
Ecuador: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
United States (ET): 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Spain: 1:30 AM on Apple TV.
Mexico: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
Paraguay: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Peru: 7:30 PM on Apple TV.
Uruguay: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Nashville SC last roster
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Joe Willis, Dave Romney, Walker Zimmerman, Daniel Lovitz, Shaq Moore, Hany Mukhtar, Dax McCarty, Sean Davis, C.J. Sapong, Jacob Shaffelburg, and Alex Muyl.
Minnesota United last roster
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Dayne St. Clair, Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall, Kemar Lawrence, D.J. Taylor, Emanuel Reynoso, Wil Trapp, Robin Lod, Luis Amarilla, Franco Fragapane, and Mender Garcia.
Minnesota United Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to Minnesota United's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them could score in the game against Nashville SC. The Argentine player Emanuel Reynoso (#10) is a great striker who is recognized as the team's top scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and generate plays have been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Friday. Midfielder Bongokuhle Hlongwane (#21) is another all-important on-court play dealer, his great ball control making him the team's biggest assister. Finally, the 26-year-old goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (#97) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Leagues Cup, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Friday.
Minnesota United in the tournament
Similar to Nashville SC, Minnesota United advanced to the next round by taking second place in Group E of the Leagues Cup. The American team will try to get the victory on the road and must not miss a chance to win in order to advance to the next round. In the round of 16 they got their ticket by beating Toluca at home and they are one of the favorites to win the tournament. Their last game was on August 8, 2023, they won 4-2 on penalties against Toluca at Allianz Field and thus achieved their third victory in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this game, because of the great team they have and the good moment they are going through.
Nashville SC Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to Nashville SC's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them could score in the game against Minnesota United. Haitian player Fafà Picault (#7) is a great striker who is recognized as the team's top scorer and as a great leader on the pitch. His ability to control the ball and generate plays have been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Friday. Defender Daniel Lovitz (#2) is another all-important on-court play dealer, his great ball control making him the team's biggest assister. Finally, the 32-year-old goalkeeper Alec Kann (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Friday.
Nashville SC in the tournament
The Nashville soccer team advanced to the next round by taking second place in Group G of the Leagues Cup with Toluca and Colorado. In the round of 32, they got their ticket by beating Cincinnati as a visitor. Nashville SC seeks to be at the top of the tournament this season, so they must win as many games as possible and try to win to start the next round. Their last game was on August 4 and ended in a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game since they play against one of the best teams in MLS, however they could surprise and win. They also have an advantage when playing at home and having their fans support them.
The stadium
GEODIS Park is located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. It will host this match, has a capacity of 30,000 spectators and is the home of Nashville SC, a Major League Soccer team. It was inaugurated on May 1, 2022 and cost 335 million dollars.
