Washington DC (July 13, 2024) – Nashville Soccer Club lost 2-1 to DC United on Saturday night at Audi Field. Though Tyler Boyd scored his second goal of the season in the 19th minute to give them an early lead, Nashville SC couldn't maintain its advantage.
The match was notable for another reason as it marked an important milestone for the club's youth development programme. Isaiah JonesJones, an 18-year-old homegrown player, made his competitive debut for Nashville SC. He signed with the club on February 7, 2024, becoming the first Academy graduate to make an appearance in a competitive first-team match.
Homegrown debut: Jones made club history as the first Nashville SC homegrown player to take to the field, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute and scoring seven minutes into added time.rd The former academy player becomes the third member of interim head coach Lumumba Muntari's squad to make his MLS debut (Toronto FC's Forster Ajago and Columbus Crew's Joey Skinner).
Boyd is in the business. Void's 19NumberThe one-minute goal was his fifth goal contribution of the MLS season and the third-highest goal contribution of any Boys in Gold player (2 goals, 3 assists – also behind Dru Yearwood).
next: Nashville SC returns to GEODIS Park on Wednesday, July 17Number They'll host Orlando City SC presented by Coca-Cola at 7:30 PM CST. Tickets for the match, which doubles as a teacher appreciation and back-to-school night, are available to purchase here.
Source: Nashville SC
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