Nashville SC is leaning on a powerful asset as they head into a decisive second leg in Mexico City: experience. After a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Geodis Park in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against Mexican giants Club América, the Boys in Gold find themselves in a familiar and promising position.

Head coach B.J. Callaghan has often spoken about the value of past challenges, once saying history "gives you the shock absorbers for the future." That theory is about to be tested under the bright lights of Estadio Azteca. Nashville navigated an identical scenario in the previous round, using a disciplined 0-0 home draw and a gritty 1-1 away result to eliminate a star-studded Inter Miami side on away goals.

Now, they must replicate that composure against one of North America's most storied clubs. Midfielder Matthew Corcoran echoed the team's mindset, stating, "We take things from the past and we learn from them... the good thing is there's a second game." The first leg saw chances for both sides, with Hany Mukhtar and Reed Baker-Whiting leading the charge for Nashville, leaving the team confident they can find a crucial away goal.

Advancing past Club América would mark a historic achievement for the club, propelling them into the semifinals of the continent's premier club competition. It’s a high-stakes test of nerve, strategy, and the very experience Nashville is banking on to see them through.