Photo gallery: Nashville SC hosts defending MLS champions Columbus Crew

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC fans cheer in the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC goalkeeper Elliot Panicco (30) and Brent Kallman (44) hug after their match against the Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) dribbles the ball during the second half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Brian Anunga (27) and Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) battle for the ball in the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) takes a shot on goal during the second half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) scores on a backwards kick during the second half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates during the second half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates during the second half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) reacts after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) and and Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) fight with Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe (19) for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Josh Bauer (22) and Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) fights for control of the ball during the first half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) collides with Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte (28) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) and Columbus Crew defender Mohamed Farsi (23) battle for the ball in the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC goalkeeper Elliot Panicco (30) dives to block a shot on goal during the first half against Columbus Crew at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) attempts to head the ball on a throw-in against the Columbus Crew in the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) and Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (21) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Aidan Morris (8) and Nashville SC midfielder Dru Yearwood (16) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC head coach Gary Smith looks on against the Columbus Crew during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) attempts a shot defended by Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (21) in the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Crew defender Malte Amundsen (18) heads the ball from Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) in the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) and Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki (25) battle for the ball in the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates with forward Sam Surridge (9) after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) celebrates with forward Sam Surridge (9) after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC defender Jack Maher (5) heads the ball against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) dribbles the ball against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) dribbles the ball against Nashville SC midfielder Sean Davis (54) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Crew defender Malte Amundsen (18) controls the ball against Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) kicks the ball against Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira (31) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Crew defender Mohamed Farsi (23) heads the ball against Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2) during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports