What's at stake

Three league points and tiebreakers are at stake in this regular-season MLS match on May 9.

The result affects playoff positioning, momentum, and rotation decisions for both clubs over the coming weeks.

Who's in play

Coaches, starting XIs, and substitutes will directly determine the scoreline.

Nashville SC and D.C. United squads, plus matchday staff and referees, control selection, substitutions, and tactical adjustments that decide the game.

What drives it

Form, injuries, and suspensions are the biggest probability movers before kickoff.

Weather, travel fatigue, set-piece quality, managerial tactics, and referee decisions further shift odds, while late fitness reports can cause last-minute swings.

What to watch

Kickoff on May 9 is followed by starting XI announcements roughly an hour before the match.

Track pregame injury reports, weather updates, lineups, and any late travel or suspension notices; in-game, watch substitutions, cards, and turning points for live odds movement.