Nashville SC defeated New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night, extending its unbeaten streak to eight games. Maxwell Woledzi scored his first MLS goal, and Jeisson Palacios added his first goal this season. The win marked Nashville SC's third straight victory, with the team now having 33 points, one more than Western Conference-leading San Jose. Sam Surridge, who returned from a four-game absence, subbed on for Ahmed Qasem in the 72nd minute. Nashville SC is the only MLS club still undefeated at home this season, with a plus-14 goal differential at Geodis Park. Woledzi gave Nashville SC a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute, banging a header off the bottom of the crossbar into the net. Cristian Espinoza played a corner kick to the back post, where Palacios headed home a finish that ricocheted off the hand of goalkeeper Matt Freese into the net to open the scoring in the 17th minute. Nicolás Fernández converted from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 in the 23rd minute. Brian Schwake had three saves for Nashville SC, while Freese finished with four saves. Maxi Moralez missed his first game for New York City since he suffered a torn ACL last Saturday. Nashville SC is now 4-0-1 at home against NYCFC, 4-3-2 overall.