Match with conference rival Indy Eleven completes six-game slate

Nashville SC’s preseason schedule is set.

The second-year USL Championship announced Wednesday that its final tune-up will be against Indy Eleven on March 2 at Evansville, Indiana. That will be one week before the regular-season opener against Loudon United FC.

The preseason consists of six matches, only one of which will take place at First Tennessee Park. Tickets for that one, Feb. 22 against MLS team New York City FC, went on sale this week.

Nashville SC’s complete preseason schedule:

Date

Opponent (League)

Location

Feb. 6

Montreal Impact (MLS)

IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.

Feb. 9

Louisville City FC (USL)

IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.

Feb. 16

Birmingham Legion (USL)

Birmingham, Ala.

Feb. 22

New York City FC (MLS)

First Tennessee Park

Feb. 27

Lipscomb University (NCAA)

Lipscomb Soccer Complex

March 2

Indy Eleven (USL)

University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind.



Indy Eleven finished seventh in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference last season, one spot ahead of Nashville SC. The teams met twice during the regular season and Indy Eleven won both, 2-1 at Indianapolis and 2-0 in Nashville. Their first meeting during the 2019 regular season will be May 25 at Indianapolis.

“Indy showed their credentials as USL Championship contenders last season and have strengthened dramatically in the offseason,” coach Gary Smith said. “Quality additions … make Indy the strongest contenders to topple Louisville City FC. The game will be a great test for us just a week away from the opening whistle.”