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How Nashville SC can bounce back from disappointing loss in Miami

By Alex Miller

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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NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 30: Anibal Godoy #20 of Nashville SC (second from right) celebrates his goal during the second half against the Inter Miami at Nissan Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville defeats Miami 1-0. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 30: Anibal Godoy #20 of Nashville SC (second from right) celebrates his goal during the second half against the Inter Miami at Nissan Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville defeats Miami 1-0. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

1. More disciplined defending

In the loss to Miami, Nashville gave up 13 fouls; almost double Miami’s total. Nashville is currently 11th in fouls committed in the MLS. The team is averaging about 12 fouls a match. And looking to upcoming opponent D.C. United; the Black-and-Red currently lead the league in fouls committed, with 267 through 18 matches.

If Nashville can clean up last-ditch efforts from Alex Muyl, Randall Leal, Hany Mukhtar, and Anibal Godoy — who all have committed over 20 fouls this season — then Nashville can focus more on the surplus of set pieces they will have against D.C.

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