ANIBAL GODOY NEWS

Assists twice as substitute Godoy assisted twice to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Godoy created two goals during Nashville's season finale win and finished the campaign with three assists. The number is a career-high for him in a single season in MLS. He also logged 33 tackles and 33 interceptions over 23 appearances (17 starts).

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Godoy has been cleared of his suspension and is eligible to play again.

Impact Godoy is no longer banned, with the midfielder having cleared that tag Saturday against Austin. This leaves him eligble for the club's next match agsint Orlando on Saturday. There is a chance he returns to the starting Xi now that he is no longer suspended, starting in 11 of his 15 appearnces this campaign.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back for Nashville Godoy (thigh) had one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Godoy made his first appearance on the pitch since June 2 after missing the last month with a thigh injury. He will continue to work on his form and look to get a spot in the starting lineup for the Leagues Cup tournament, having previously started nine of the last 10 games played prior to injury, recording 22 interceptions, 20 tackles, and eight chances created in that span.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Nashville Godoy (thigh) was back with Nashville in training ahead of July 13 clash with D.C United, per MLS writer Ben Wright.

Impact Godoy was not able to participate in Copa America with Panama after picking up a thigh injury. He had been recovering from his thigh injury and was able to train with Nashville for the first time since. With Nashville scheduled for a bye, the midfielder will have an extra week to recover ahead of the clash with D.C United.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries thigh, out of Copa America Godoy went down with a thigh injury while playing with Panama and is out for Copa America, according to Ben Wright of Backheeled.

Impact Godoy's Copa America campaign has ended before it even started, as he is now done for the tournament after suffering a thigh issue. It is unknown how serious the injury is or how long he is out, but it can be assumed he will miss at least three to four weeks after being ruled out for the tournament. He will likely return to Nashville for his recovery work, hoping for a speedy return to fitness for the final months of the season, especially seeing he is a regular starter.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out on national team duty Godoy was called up to the Panamanian national team for its friendlies and World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2024 Copa America tournament.

Impact Godoy could miss the next few MLS matches if he is selected to the final roster for Panama ahead of Copa America. If this is the case, then Dru Yearwood will likely get the start in the defensive midfield, alongside Sean Davis. He had started 10 times of the last 11 appearances, recording a goal with 23 interceptions, 21 tackle and eight chances created in that span.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores in return Godoy scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Godoy made his return to the pitch Saturday after missing one match due to international duty, and marked the occasion with his first goal of the season. It came on one of his season-high three shots and he added one inaccurate cross, one tackle and one interception before being subbed off in the 75th minute for Brian Anunga.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Avaiable Saturday Godoy (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Godoy has returned from his international duties, now being part of the selection pool for the contest against Columbus. The midfielder will most likely return to his bench role now, as he only started in one of his four appearances on the team sheet ahead of his departure to the Panama national team.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out with Panama Godoy was called up by Panama and will miss a March 23 trip to LAFC.

Impact Godoy has actually fallen out of favor in most matches to open the 2024 season, with just a single start in the first four matches. Still Godoy is a depth loss off the bench, with Sean Davis potentially stepping into a larger role with Godoy on the sideline.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 21 starts in 2023 Godoy made 25 appearances (21 starts) for Nashville in the 2023 MLS season.

Impact Godoy was a regular starter for Nashville in 2023 while competing with Sean Davis and Dax McCarty for steady minutes in central midfield. With McCarty gone for 2024, all signs point to Godoy having a regular, steady role in the XI for Nashville once again. That said, his fantasy upside is limited. After all, he has just four goals and six assists throughout seven MLS seasons in his career.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts four crosses Godoy recorded four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 loss against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Godoy was shifted from central midfielder to left midfielder. While he logged more crosses, the move was largely ineffective, as Nashville SC could not prevent playoff elimination Tuesday. Godoy finished 2023 with 12 chances created, 10 crosses (four accurate) and seven shots (three on goal) across 25 games (21 starts).

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two clearances in loss Godoy generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Godoy has started eight of the last nine matches since returning from the Gold Cup, recording 10 tackles (five won) and seven clearances in that span.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable while on duty Godoy will miss out against New England on Saturday while on international duty with Panama.

Impact Godoy has started 17 of his 21 matches with Nashville this season, where he registered 30 tackles, 20 interceptions and 12 clearances. Sean Davis and Dax McCarty figure to continue holding down the midfield with Godoy unavailable. Godoy should be in contention after the international break to start the regular-season finale versus Red Bulls.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going straight to Gold Cup Godoy (not injury related) has been called up by Panama to compete in the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss the next three MLS matches for Nashville SC.

Impact Godoy already missed last weekend's win over St. Louis while earning a fourth-place finish at the CONCACAF Nations League with Panama, and he'll now remain unavailable to his club at least through early July while competing at the Gold Cup. Sean Davis, Dax McCarty and Alex Muyl should take on larger roles in Nashville's midfield while Godoy, as well as Fafa Picault and Jacob Shaffelburg, are away at the tournament.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns Nations League call up Godoy will be linking up with the Panamanian National Team for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League Finals on June 15 and 18, ruling him out for next weekend's MLS clash against St...

Impact Godoy has started 10 of Nashville's last 12 league games since the start of April, but he won't be available to face St. Louis on Saturday while away with Panama and he might be questionable for the following game against Montreal next week as well.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench in win Godoy subbed into Saturday's match against Charlotte FC in the 71st minute, taking a shot, creating a chance and making a clearance in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Godoy was given a rest for Saturday's game after having started each of the previous eight league matches. He seems to be the first choice in midfield moving forward while Sean Davis and Dax McCarty rotate for the other spot alongside him in the XI.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Godoy made a block, an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Godoy started his second game in a row Saturday after returning from a shoulder injury, and he lasted the full 90 minutes in midfield against Toronto.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 30 minutes off bench Godoy (shoulder) subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 61st minute, winning two of three tackles in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Godoy made his first appearance since the season opener on Saturday after recovering from a shoulder injury. He will aim to take back his starting spot from Dax McCarty in midfield alongside Sean Davis once he's back at full fitness.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return at weekend Godoy (shoulder) "looks like he's back to himself" ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, according to Nashville manager Gary Smith on Thursday.

Impact Godoy has missed Nashville's last three games after suffering a shoulder injury in early March, but he may have worked his way back to enough fitness to be available for selection against Cincinnati. Sean Davis and Dax McCarty will remain the likely starters in defensive midfield on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against New England Godoy (shoulder) is in doubt for Saturday's match versus the Revolution. Nashville manager Gary Smith told reporters Thursday that Godoy is "probably 60/40 against at this point."...

Impact Godoy has not played since the first match of the season with a shoulder injury. He will look to be an option for Saturday, but Dax McCarty is likely to continue starting in midfield until Godoy can return to full match fitness.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Montreal Godoy (shoulder) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against CF Montreal, Nashville manager Gary Smith confirmed to reporters Thursday.

Impact Godoy picked up a shoulder injury in the season opening win against NYCFC and had to miss out on last weekend's draw with the Red Bulls, with Dax McCarty replacing him in midfield. Godoy will remain out versus Montreal on Saturday, but Smith is hopeful he can return by the March 18 match against the Revolution.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out against New York Godoy (shoulder) was not in Nashville's match day squad for Saturday's draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Godoy was a doubt for Saturday's match after picking up a shoulder injury, and Dax McCarty ended up replacing him alongside Sean Davis in midfield for the game. His next opportunity to return will be against Montreal next weekend.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for weekend Godoy has not been training this week due to a shoulder injury, and he is listed as questionable in Nashville's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Nashville manager Gary Smith told the Tennessean's Drake Hills Thursday that Godoy's availability for Saturday's game will come down to pain tolerance. He played the full 90 alongside Sean Davis in defensive midfield in last weekend's season opener, but Dax McCarty or Brian Anunga could replace him in the XI against New York if necessary.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE