Player Ratings: Nashville run rampant in Texas

Nashville SC kept the good vibes rolling after the international break, demolishing Austin FC 4-1 at Q2 Stadium in one of the most dominant road showings in MLS history.

Nashville SC's 4.81 expected goals are not just the most in club history away from home, but they're also the most from any away team in @americansocceranalysis.com's entire database, which goes back to the 2013 season. Historic stuff.

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— Ben Wright (@benwright.bsky.social) October 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM

Let's rate some players!

Brian Schwake - 8.5

Brian Schwake got his first cap and first start with the USMNT over the break, and returned to MLS play with another showstopping performance. In addition to some truly awe-inspiring saves, Schwake completed 10 of his 20 long balls, helping Nashville to dominate possession.

Stock: Up (if it's possible to get much higher)

Andy Nájar - 7.5

Andy Nájar didn't have the sort of mercurial performance we've gotten used to, but he was still very good in this game, logging a shot on target, a key pass, four recoveries and an interception.

Stock: Unchanged

Jeisson Palacios - 7.0

Jeisson Palacios got caught out a couple of times, most notably allowing Myrto Uzuni to get by him in the fifth minute, but Palacios recovered well and used his strength to put the Albanian off just enough for Schwake to save.

Stock: Unchanged

Maxwell Woledzi - 7.5

Maxwell Woledzi was slightly the better of the two centerbacks on the day, and was a bit more effective on the ball than last time out. Even when these two aren't on their A-game, they're still likely the best pairing in the league.

Stock: Unchanged

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Reed Baker-Whiting - 8.0

Reed Baker-Whiting scored a goal that went absolutely 100% the exact way it was drawn up. He also had two key passes and won three of his four attempted tackles.

Stock: Up