Match report

Nashville SC Defeats Atlético Ottawa 2-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Atlético Ottawa
Atlético Ottawa
0–2
FT
Nashville SC
Nashville SC
Feb 18, 2026

In a decisive match of the CONCACAF Champions League, Nashville SC secured a 2-0 victory over Atlético Ottawa. The visitors capitalized on key moments to stifle any home advantage, with goals by W. Pacius and S. Surridge ensuring their place in the next round. The Ottawa defense struggled to contain the attacking prowess of Nashville, resulting in a convincing win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Atlético Ottawa 0–2 Nashville SC
  • • W. Pacius scored Nashville SC's first goal in the 66th minute
  • • S. Surridge netted the second goal for Nashville SC in the 90th minute
  • • Atlético Ottawa made multiple substitutions to adjust their tactics, but could not find an equalizer
  • • Nashville SC showed strong form and secured a crucial win in the CONCACAF Champions League

Lineups

Atlético Ottawa

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 B. Schwake
  • 23 J. Knight
  • 5 J. Maher
  • 21 T. Williams
  • 22 J. Bauer
  • 16 M. Corcoran
  • 6 B. Acosta
  • 19 A. Muyl
  • 37 A. Qasem
  • 17 W. Pacius
  • 41 W. Madrigal

Substitutes

  • 13 X. Valdez
  • 1 J. Willis
  • 2 D. Lovitz
  • 31 A. Najar
  • 4 J. Palacios
  • 12 C. Brunet
  • 7 C. Espinoza
  • 10 H. Mukhtar
  • 20 E. Tagseth
  • 3 M. Woledzi
  • 8 P. Yazbek
  • 9 S. Surridge

Nashville SC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 75 G. Innocent
  • 4 T. Walker
  • 23 A. S. Abatneh N.
  • 84 S. Kozlovskiy
  • 19 R. Khoury
  • 2 J. Castro
  • 10 M. Aparicio
  • 11 G. Antinoro
  • 13 B. Tabla
  • 8 J. Villal
  • 20 J. Coulanges

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Crampton
  • 88 R. Papuaga
  • 28 L. Cloutier
  • 5 D. Aguilar
  • 37 T. Arnaud
  • 6 M. Stojadinovic
  • 9 E. Myklebust
  • 7 E. Garcia
  • 30 K. Habibullah

Timeline

  1. Nashville SC
    57' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Coulanges · On: E. Garcia
  2. Atlético Ottawa
    63' Atlético Ottawa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Qasem · On: C. Espinoza
  3. Atlético Ottawa
    64' Atlético Ottawa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Knight · On: A. Najar
  4. Atlético Ottawa
    64' Atlético Ottawa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Acosta · On: P. Yazbek
  5. Nashville SC
    66' Nashville SC Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Pacius · Assist: M. Corcoran
  6. Nashville SC
    67' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Khoury · On: E. Myklebust
  7. Nashville SC
    67' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Villal · On: K. Habibullah
  8. Atlético Ottawa
    73' Atlético Ottawa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Pacius · On: H. Mukhtar
  9. Nashville SC
    75' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Walker · On: L. Cloutier
  10. Nashville SC
    75' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Castro · On: D. Aguilar
  11. Atlético Ottawa
    81' Atlético Ottawa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Madrigal · On: S. Surridge
  12. Nashville SC
    90' Nashville SC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Surridge · Assist: C. Espinoza

Match Stats

Stat Atlético Ottawa Nashville SC
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 88%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 18
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 605 488
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 7
xG 0.49 2.55
Shots off Target 3 9
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 532 427
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 0 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted in Nashville SC's favor when W. Pacius scored in the 66th minute, breaking the deadlock and setting the tone for their victory
  • ▸ S. Surridge's goal in the 90th minute sealed Nashville SC's win, eliminating any doubt about the outcome of the match