Nashville SC Tops Columbus 3-2 in Stoppage

Nashville SC staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback over the Columbus Crew, with Reed Baker-Whiting heading in a stoppage-time equalizer and Andy Najar delivering the late winner just after, as Hany Mukhtar also contributed a goal and an assist. The rally, coming after Nashville had fallen behind, solidified the team’s status as the MLS season’s top club and left them with a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference standings. Baker-Whiting’s stoppage-time header marked his first MLS goal, capping a night of memorable late heroics for Nashville. The Crew, who had taken a 2-1 lead on goals from Mohamed Farsi and André Gomes, saw their three-game winless stretch extend as they faced Nashville’s home dominance—Nashville improving to 10-0-1 at home and maintaining a comfortable cushion atop the conference. The comeback was described as a hallmark performance that could influence the race for the Supporters’ Shield, given the significance of late results in the standings. Overall, Nashville’s resilience at home and late-game poise underscored their status as the league’s leading team in this matchup against Columbus.