LAFC and Nashville SC meet in an MLS regular-season clash at GEODIS Park on 18 May 2026. Both teams come into this game after a busy run of fixtures, including MLS action and their involvement in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
LAFC comes into this match after a mixed run across all competitions, advancing deep into the Concacaf Champions Cup before being knocked out in the semi-finals by Toluca.
After an incredibly strong start to the 2026 campaign, the team has dropped from the top of the table down to seventh place in the Western Conference with a record of six wins, four losses, and three draws.
LAFC forward Son Heung-Min looks on during the first half against San Diego FC at BMO Stadium. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
On the other hand, Nashville leads the MLS Eastern Conference with an impressive eight wins , one loss and three draws and the team is currently on a six-game MLS unbeaten streak.
They remain unbeaten at GEODIS Park this season and also boast an elite defense having conceded just 8 goals across 12 games.
Nashville vs LAFC Expected Lineups
Nashville SC:
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Goalkeeper: Brian Schwake
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Defenders: Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Reed Baker-Whiting
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Midfielders: Hany Mukhtar, Bryan Acosta, Matthew Corcoran
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Forwards: Cristian Espinoza, Warren Madrigal, Ahmed Qasem
LAFC: (GK)
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Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
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Defenders: Ryan Raposo, Aaron Long, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, Eddie Segura
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Midfielders: Delgado, Mathieu Choiniere, Tyler Boyd, Timothy Tillman, Denis Bouanga,
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Forwards: Heung-Min Son
Nashville vs LAFC Kick-Off Time and Where to Watch
LAFC vs Nashville SC will be streamed in the USA on Apple TV through MLS Season Pass, while in South Korea it is also available on Apple TV MLS Season Pass and selected local broadcasters like SPOTV and Coupang Play.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT on 18 May 2026.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
