For week 3 of the United States – MLS 2023 tournament, Nashville SC took victory against Montreal. The local goals were scored by Jacob Shaffelburg (36′ 1T) and Taylor Washington (43′ 2T).

Nashville SC had the chance to increase the lead with Teal Bunbury’s shot, which they failed to convert after hitting the post in the 68th minute of the second half.

Taylor Washington was the figure of the game. The Nashville SC defender was important to score 1 goal.

Jacob Shaffelburg was also important. The Nashville SC striker scored 1 goal and touched the opposite goal 3 times.

The match stood out for its intensity and the faults committed during the match. There were 2 reprimands: Victor Wanyama and Taylor Washington.

Nashville SC head coach Gary Smith laid out a 4-4-2 strategy with Joe Willis in goal; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Shaquell Moore and Walker Zimmerman on the defensive line; Dax McCarty, Fafa Picault, Hany Mukhtar and Sean Davis in the middle; and Teal Bunbury and Jacob Shaffelburg on offense.

For their part, those led by Hernán Losada stopped with a 4-3-3 pattern with Jonathan Sirois under the three sticks; Kamal Miller, Rudy Camacho, Joel Waterman and Aaron Herrera in defense; Victor Wanyama, Lassi Lappalainen and Sean Rea in midfield; and Sunusi Ibrahim, Mathieu Choinière and Romell Quioto up front.

The judge selected for the match at Nissan Stadium was Rubiel Vázquez.

Nashville SC will host New England Revolution in the next round. Likewise, Montreal will play at home against the Philadelphia Union.

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