Nashville SC's stellar season anchored by unbeaten streak at Geodis Park
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Geodis Park is the biggest home-field advantage in Major League Soccer this year.
Why it matters: Nashville SC is in the midst of a potential "storybook season," anchored by an unbeaten streak of MLS games at home.
Between the lines: While a certain Nashville-based team continues to flounder, soccer is a much-needed silver lining for local sports fans.
The big picture: Nashville is at the top of ESPN's MLS power rankings. The team is also ranked first in the official MLS standings, up eight points over second place.
- Nashville has already matched club records for the most wins and points in a season — and there are nine matches remaining.
By the numbers: Nashville is 11-0-1 at home so far in the MLS season, outscoring league visitors 36-12.
- It is the only team that is unbeaten at home in league play.
The intrigue: The Geodis boost is measurable. Nashville averages 3 goals per game at Geodis, compared with 1.08 on the road.
Zoom out: The team has had clutch moments on the road when it counted. In their latest away game against rivals Inter Miami, Sam Surridge scored a late goal that secured a 2-2 draw and maintained Nashville's lead in league standings.
What we're watching: Saturday's match will be a pivotal test of Geodis' magic. The Chicago Fire FC, which beat Nashville earlier this season, will be in town for a rematch.
- It could be a watershed moment: If Nashville wins, it could become the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Yes, and: It could also be record-setting.
- Nashville is one win away from setting a club record for regular-season wins and one goal away from setting a club record for regular-season home goals.
The latest: On Thursday, star goalkeeper Brian Schwake got called to join the U.S. men's national team. He's the first Nashville player to get the honor since Walker Zimmerman.
Yes, but: The Tennessean reports he'll miss Nashville's Sept. 26 home game against Toronto FC.
How to watch: The matchup against Chicago kicks off at 8:30pm Saturday. Tickets are available here, or catch it streaming on Apple TV.