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Orlando City Holds Off Nashville in 1-0 Home Victory

Tyrese Spicer's second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Orlando City SC against Nashville SC at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday.

Tessa Ortiz

July 28, 20261 min read

Soccer victory celebration - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer victory celebration - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 26, 2026

Decisive Strike Secures Home Win

Orlando City SC defeated Nashville SC 1-0 in a regular-season matchup at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The decisive moment arrived in the 72nd minute when Tyrese Spicer found the back of the net, providing the only goal of the contest.

The victory improved Orlando City SC's record to 6-2-9, while Nashville SC fell to 12-3-2. The result was determined by a single offensive burst from the home side, as neither team managed to find the net again after the goal.

Statistical Highlights

Justin Ellis was the most active attacker for Orlando City SC, registering six total shots. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau made two saves to protect the shutout. Nashville SC saw Ahmed Qasim attempt two shots, while their goalkeeper, Brian Schwake, recorded three saves in the effort to keep the score level.

Match Context

The game was played in front of 24,453 spectators at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Orlando City SC competed as the home team, while Nashville SC traveled for the away fixture. The match concluded with Orlando City SC securing the three points based on the solitary goal scored by Tyrese Spicer.

Post-Game Records

With the final whistle, Orlando City SC moved to 6-2-9 in the standings. Nashville SC's record stood at 12-3-2 following the loss. The teams did not engage in any playoff series or aggregate scoring during this regular-season encounter.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761684

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Tessa Ortiz

Tessa Ortiz covers Nocatee high school and area college sports.

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