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Used sparingly for end of season Loba made 21 MLS appearances off the bench this season, though only one of those games came after the end of July.

Impact Loba had subbed into 20 of Nashville's first 21 matches of the MLS campaign, but then he missed roughly two months with an upper body injury and featured just one more time all season. The 24-year-old should remain a backup option up front heading into 2023, though he will want to continue getting opportunities to play.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Austin FC Loba (upper body) did not play during a 1-1 draw against Austin FC on Saturday.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Loba was not used Saturday. Nashville SC had enough depth to play without him when he sat out the team's games in between July 31 and mid-September. Also, Loba averaged only 14.8 minutes across his 20 appearances logged this year.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Loba (upper body) is not listed in Nashville's injury report for Saturday's clash against Austin FC.

Impact Loba has missed his side's last nine matches with a trunk injury he sustained in July, but he may be available to make his return at the weekend. All 20 of his MLS appearances this season have come off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still week away Loba (upper body) is 7-10 days away from returning, Nashville manager Gary Smith told Ben Wright of Broadway Sports Media on Friday.

Impact Loba hasn't played since July due to an upper body injury and he is set to miss at least one more game while recovering. Even when fit, he has not started a single MLS game for Nashville this season.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once more Loba (upper body) is out for Sunday's clash with Minnesota, according to the Nashville injury report.

Impact Loba is out for Sunday's clash with Minnesota due to an upper body injury suffered in July. The forward has made 20 appearances for Nashville this season, none of them starts and with just 296 minutes across those 20 appearances. His next chance to return is Sunday, at home against Dallas.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Toronto Loba (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC, according to Nashville's injury report.

Impact Loba has missed Nashville's last two games with an upper body injury, and he's out once again on Saturday.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for Saturday Loba (upper body) is listed as questionable in Nashville's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps.

Impact Loba has featured in 20 of his side's 22 MLS matches this season, but all of those appearances have come off the bench.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Nets off bench Loba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Loba came off the bench to score Nashville's only goal during Sunday's loss. It was his first goal of the season in his 15th appearance (no starts.) Loba simply isn't much of a fantasy option with his role off the bench limiting his upside. Unless Loba breaks into the starting XI, which would require an injury to someone ahead of him on the depth chart.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Loba scored a goal and recorded an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also made an interception, and he created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Loba was a halftime substitute against Cincinnati and he scored his first MLS goal on Wednesday. He has been a regular feature off the bench since joining Nashville in July, but maybe with a playoff spot now clinched he might be in the starting lineup for the final few regular season games.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Nashville Loba is set to join Nashville SC from Monterrey for a club-record $6.8 million transfer fee and become their third Designated Player, according to Tom Bogert of mlsscoccer.com.

Impact Loba has been on Nashville's radar since before their inaugural season in 2020, but they've waited an extra year before bringing the Ivorian forward to the club. With seven goals in 27 total appearances for Monterrey, Loba offers a proven option on the wing who still has room to grow, and if he can bolster what has been an inconsistent attack, it will be a step in the right direction for his new club.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE