How Nashville SC can bounce back from disappointing loss in Miami

Jun 23, 2021; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) handles the ball during the second half against the Toronto FC at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2021; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) handles the ball during the second half against the Toronto FC at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 23, 2021; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) handles the ball during the second half against the Toronto FC at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2021; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) handles the ball during the second half against the Toronto FC at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Inter Miami handed Nashville its second loss of the MLS season last Sunday. The winning goal came in the 90+5′, highlighting some of the defensive struggles without the likes of Walker Zimmerman and Alistair Johnston. Next up, Nashville look to turn the poor fortune around against D.C. United, as the two currently vie for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Nashville is currently sat one spot, and one point, ahead of D.C. The two clubs are fifth and sixth in the Eastern Conference respectively.

Here are three things Nashville need to turn around in order to help cement its playoff spot and extend the gap ahead of D.C.