Acosta scores twice with assists from Espinoza as Nashville beats Revolution 3-0 behind Schwake

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Bryan Acosta scored twice to lead Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over New England Revolution, ending the latter's seven-match unbeaten streak. Rookie goalkeeper Brian Schwake recorded his sixth clean sheet in 12 starts.

Key points

Bryan Acosta scored twice for Nashville SC
Cristian Espinoza assisted both of Acosta's goals
Nashville ended New England's seven-match unbeaten run
Brian Schwake recorded his sixth clean sheet
Nashville maintains its lead in the Eastern Conference

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bryan Acosta found the net for the first time since 2019, scoring in each half with assists from Cristian Espinoza, to lead Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over New England on Wednesday night behind rookie goalkeeper Brian Schwake. Nashville (8-1-3) ended New England's seven-match unbeaten run — six of them victories — by handing the Revolution (7-4-1) their first home loss after winning six straight to begin a season under first-year coach Marko Mitrović for the first time in club history. Nashville sent a message after New England entered with a chance to grab the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Instead, Nashville will maintain its lead in the East — held since the third week of the season. Schwake, 24, had two saves in posting his sixth clean sheet in his first 12 starts. Acosta took a pass from Cristian Espinoza in the 34th minute to give Nashville the lead with his first goal since scoring his only two previous times while playing for FC Dallas. Rookie Warren Madrigal scored for the second time against New England this season for a 2-0 lead seven minutes later. Madrigal had a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory over the Revs in the season opener in Nashville. Madrigal has five goals in his first 12 appearances, Acosta capped the scoring in the 74th minute with another assist from Espinoza — his seventh this season. Matt Turner saved one shot for New England, which came in on a 6-0-1 streak. The Revolution had a seven-game winning streak spanning the 2004-05 seasons to set the club record.

Q&A

How did Nashville SC defeat New England Revolution?

Nashville SC won 3-0 against New England Revolution, with Bryan Acosta scoring twice and Cristian Espinoza providing assists.

What was significant about Nashville SC's victory over New England?

The victory ended New England's seven-match unbeaten run and marked their first home loss of the season.

Who is Brian Schwake and what was his performance in the match?

Brian Schwake is a rookie goalkeeper for Nashville SC, and he achieved his sixth clean sheet in just 12 starts during the match.

Acosta scores twice with assists from Espinoza as Nashville beats Revolution 3-0 behind Schwake

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