Nashville SC continued their perfect home MLS record with another win on Saturday night. The Boys in Gold dismantled Charlotte 4-2 and looked comfortable throughout the evening.
Ben Wright
Let's see how each player performed!
• Players begin with a base grade of 6 and can increase or decrease their rating based on performance.
• Players must play a minimum of 15 minutes to earn a rating.
Brian Schwake - 6.0
Brian Schwake shouldn't be blamed for either of Charlotte's goals. His defense let him down on the first, and no goalkeeper could've stopped Pep Biel's effort on the second. However, he didn't have much to do for most of the game and didn't make a single save.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.4
Dan Lovitz - 7.5
Dan Lovitz was strong defensively and shut down most things that came his way. He could've done better on Charlotte's set-piece goal; he was one of three Nashville players who lost their markers.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.7
Maxwell Woledzi - 7.5
Maxwell Woledzi was immense on the ball, with 113 touches, 95 completed passes and three successful dribbles. He was solid defensively as well, but could've done better with Charlotte's first goal. His aerial presence is becoming a strong weapon for Nashville in both boxes.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.8
Jeisson Palacios - 8.0
With a strong presence like Woledzi next to him, Jeisson Palacios might go unnoticed at times. The Colombian won the overwhelming majority of his duels and was solid throughout the night. He's not on the ball as much as his center-back partner, but he still got 104 touches.
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Sofascore Rating: 7.4
Andy Nájar - 8.5
Andy Nájar is back to his top form after an underwhelming start to the season. He has been immense for Nashville's attack. He can carry the ball forward through the middle or closer to the touchline, and he often makes the right pass. His assist for Nashville's fourth goal encapsulates his incredible talent.
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Sofascore Rating: 7.1
This is just stupid good from Andy Nájar.
— Ben Wright (@benwright.bsky.social) 2026-04-26T02:12:31.512Z
Patrick Yazbek - 7.0
Patrick Yazbek was great on the ball, especially as Nashville assumed most of the possession. He covered a lot of ground and was a constant thorn in Charlotte's side. He could have reacted faster in closing down Biel on the second goal.
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Sofascore Rating: 7.1
Matthew Corcoran - 7.5
Perhaps a quiet night for Matthew Corcoran, but it showcased his caliber and ability to play at a high level. He went on with his business without much fuss, covering ground and breaking lines.
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Sofascore Rating: 7.0
Ahmed Qasem - 9.0
Ahmed Qasem was a constant threat for Nashville throughout his shift. He ended his night with a goal and an assist, both of which showed what he can do at his best. He was involved on both sides of the ball and didn't misplace a single pass all game.
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Sofascore Rating: 8.1
Cristian Espinoza - 8.5
Cristian Espinoza continued his incredible form and added another assist to his name. He's an absolute nightmare for defenders to deal with, and his off-the-ball work is second to none.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.2
Hany Mukhtar - 9.5
To no one's surprise, Hany Mukhtar is playing at an MVP-level again. He dictates the rhythm of the game and loves to be involved with and without the ball. Like Qasem, he ends his night with a goal and an assist, which is becoming the norm for the German.
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Sofascore Rating: 7.9
🫡 15 matches into Nashville SC's 2026 season, Hany Mukhtar has four goals and five assists. He's averaging 0.78 G+A per 90 minutes, his best start to a season since 2023. 📸 @mikemeredith.bsky.social
— Ben Wright (@benwright.bsky.social) 2026-04-26T12:37:56.051Z
Warren Madrigal - 8.0
While it won't be mentioned on the official score sheet, Warren Madrigal was involved in everything Nashville did on and off the ball. His versatile style allows him to be a creator, finisher and a destroyer off the ball. He was also playing with a slight shoulder injury he sustained last week.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.7
Substitutes
Sam Surridge - 9.0
Sam Surridge missed two games due to injury, only to come back to score a brace in a single half. The most positive sign for the Englishman is that he was able to find the back of the net without being heavily involved in Nashville's attack
Stock: Up
Sofascore Rating: 8.3
Sam Surridge has played in 4 home MLS games. He has 3 braces and 1 hat trick The king in The Castle 📸 @mikemeredith.bsky.social
— (@nscstats.bsky.social) 2026-04-26T03:00:04.647Z
Alex Muyl - 6.5
Alex Muyl did what was asked of him and what the game required.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.5
Reed Baker-Whiting - 7.5
Reed Baker-Whiting was limited in touches, but he hardly stepped a foot wrong throughout his shift. No wonder he's being relied on in big Concacaf games.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.6
Eddi Tagseth - 7.0
Eddi Tagseth did what was needed to kill some time and limit Charlotte's threat.
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Sofascore Rating: 6.6
Shak Mohammed - N/A
After scoring his first MLS goal last week, Shak Mohammed is rewarded with a spot in the matchday squad. He didn't have much time to showcase his talent, but there seemed to be a clear understanding between him and the other attackers. It looks like he has taken over Woobens Pacius's role for now, and if he continues to impress, he'll keep it.
Stock: Up
Sofascore Rating: 6.5
Manager
BJ Callaghan - 9.5
BJ Callaghan and his men remain elite in MLS while advancing in the Concacaf Champions Cup, a feat not many have been able to achieve. He rotated when appropriate and made the right changes to influence the game and maintain Nashville's dominance.
