Expectations are a fickle thing in Major League Soccer. Both the New England Revolution and Nashville FC likely had increased expectations coming into 2021. The Revs were coming off a strong playoff run with a now healthy Carles Gil in particular and have started the year well, with only a lackluster 15 minute opening spell in Chicago keeping New England from a full nine points through three games.
Nashville SC has not been as lucky, but they have been just as scrappy as they were a year ago. Like the Revs, Nashville has been on the comeback trail already in 2021, playing in not one but two games where they came back from an 0-2 deficit to tie the game and earn a point.