Supporters' Shield champions Nashville SC can match the MLS single-season points record on Sunday when they host Red Bull New York, who are fighting to make the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
How to watch & stream
When
- Sunday, Nov. 1 | 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT
Where
- GEODIS Park | Nashville, Tennessee
Standings
- 1st in Eastern Conference
- 71 points (21W-3L-8D)
Last game
After clinching the Supporters' Shield last weekend, Nashville rotated their squad midweek and settled for a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union.
Players to watch
- Hany Mukhtar:Â Nashville's club captain recently became the first player in MLS history to record at least 25 goal contributions in five different seasons.
- Sam Surridge: The club's top scorer with 18 goals, Surridge is seventh in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race.
- Cristian Espinoza: Completing Nashville's Designated Player trio, Espinoza leads the team with 14 assists this season.
- Brian Schwake: Topping the league with 15 clean sheets, Schwake is enjoying a breakout season that includes his USMNT debut in September.
Need to know
With the Supporters' Shield in tow, Nashville hope to rewrite more league history on Sunday.
Currently sitting on 71 points, a win over RBNY would see Nashville tie the MLS record of 74 set by Inter Miami CF in 2024.
If B.J. Callaghan's side draws or wins, the outright points record could be claimed on Decision Day at FC Cincinnati.
Standings
- 10th in Eastern Conference
- 39 points (11W-15L-6D)
Last game
The Red Bulls' playoff hopes were dealt a blow on Wednesday, falling 3-2 at the New England Revolution despite goals from Julian Hall and Cade Cowell.
Players to watch
- Julian Hall: The USMNT forward has 12g/5a and recently scored in each of his first three senior international appearances, helping kickstart the 2030Â FIFA World Cup cycle.
- Adri Mehmeti: The 17-year-old midfielder and recent USMNT debutant earned third place on this year's 22 Under 22 rankings.
- Jorge Ruvalcaba: The Mexican forward is RBNY's second-top scorer with eight goals during his first MLS season.
- Ronald Donkor: Quietly having a career-best season with 2g/11a, Donkor earned his first Ghana call-up during the September/October international window.
Need to know
Heading into the weekend, RBNY are two points below the Columbus Crew for the East's ninth and final playoff spot.
In fact, head coach Michael Bradley's side can be eliminated from playoff contention this weekend with a loss at Nashville and Columbus winning vs. D.C. United.
Will RBNY's playoff hopes still be alive when they host Atlanta United on Decision Day?
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Nashville are undefeated at GEODIS Park this year, going 14W-0L-2D in front of their home fans. That's not expected to change, with Nashville commanding 66% of the market compared to 16% for RBNY.Â
Market insights shared are current as of Thursday, Oct. 29 at 3:30 pm ET.
