NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Boyd scored his first goal of the season Saturday night to help Nashville SC beat New York City FC 1-0.
Nashville (6-5-8) has just one loss in its last eight games.
Sam Surridge first-timed an entry to Boyd who headed home the finish from just outside the 6-yard box to give Nashville a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute.
NYCFC (9-8-2) has lost three consecutive games following a five-game win streak.
New York City had 54% possession and outshot Nashville 14-8, had no shots on target to Nashville’s three.
Matt Freese had two saves for NYCFC.
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