Impact There wasn't much Willis could've done to avoid Skahan's goal, as he was faced one-on-one with the midfielder. Willis will aim to secure a clean sheet when Nashville takes on Montreal on Saturday.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three saves in draw Willis recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Concedes goal as substitute Willis logged no saves but conceded one goal during Nashville SC's 3-1 loss Saturday at Miami.
Impact After fellow Nashville goalkeeper Elliot Panicco conceded two goals, Willis subbed in at halftime. His lone save attempt was a Lionel Messi penalty kick given after Josh Bauer fouled Leonardo Afonso. The Argentinian scored, making it four consecutive appearances in which Willis has conceded a goal. But with Panicco not doing much better, Nashville's starting goalkeeper spot is still up for grabs.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Completes suspension Willis has completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Philadelphia on Saturday.
Impact Willis was sent off in the 5-0 drubbing by LAFC on March 23, but the game was "only" 3-0 when he departed the contest. Willis should return to his starting role to face the Union on Saturday, meaning Elliot Panicco will probably head back to the bench.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off Saturday Willis recorded two saves and conceded three times in Saturday's 5-0 loss to LAFC before being sent off due to a straight red card in the 62nd minute.
Impact Willis' already horrible day was topped off with a cherry, as after letting up three goals in the first 50 minutes, he would later be handed a one-match ban after receiving a red card due to stopping the ball with his hand well outside of the penalty area. This will leave the goalie suspended for the club's next match, not being an option for their contest against Columbus on Sunday. He was replaced by Elliot Panicco, who will most likely get the star in Wills' place while he is out, with the keeper next available for the team against Philadelphia on April 6.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once in win Willis made three saves and conceded once in Saturday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.
Impact Willis was surprisingly left on the bench for the previous game against LA Galaxy, but he was back in the starting XI against Charlotte. He played his part in the victory, making a good save to keep out a Jere Uronen free-kick and the goal means he has conceded twice in his three games. He will hope that his relegation to the bench was a one-off and that he keeps his place for the visit to Los Angeles on Saturday.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two saves against Colorado Willis made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Colorado.
Impact Willis couldn't do much when teammate Shaq Moore sent the ball into his own net in the 47th minute but then kept his team in contention with a pair of important interventions. Opponents had a very hard time when trying to score against him last season and his nice start of campaign indicates Willis will probably remain one of MLS' most reliable goalkeepers. Up next for him is Mar. 10 home clash against LA Galaxy.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Nashville, Red Bulls kick off season with scoreless draw Nashville’s Joe Willis and Carlos Coronel of the New York Red Bulls both opened the season with clean sheets in a scoreless season opener
FEBRUARY 26 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Starts year with clean sheet Willis kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Willis opened the season with a point as he shut out the Red Bulls during Sunday's debut. The keeper kept 10 clean sheets a year ago and allowed less than a goal a match while making 107 saves.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up only 33 goals Willis gave up 33 goals and recorded 10 clean sheets across 34 starts during the 2023 MLS season.
Impact Willis logged at least 33 starts for the third season in a row, and even though he has benched in favor of Elliot Panicco midway through the campaign and after the Leagues Cup run, Willis closed the campaign in his regular role between the posts. Willis has averaged fewer than 1.0 goal per game while recording double-digit clean sheets in three of his last four campaigns.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes season-ending goal Willis recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 loss against Orlando City SC.
Impact Willis played well, but Nashville SC being unable to score meant the team's 2023 season is done. He finished this year with 107 saves, 33 goals conceded, 13 clearances and 10 clean sheets. The 33 goals is his lowest since 2020, when he logged eight fewer appearances. Willis' 107 saves are his new career-best across a single season, which was definitely a good one to say the least.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four saves in loss Willis made four saves and conceded one goal during Monday's 1-0 loss against Orlando.
Impact Willis made a great job between the posts during the first half but then came Wilder Cartagena to beat him with a spectacular long-range finish just before halftime and score what ended up being a game-winner for the opposition. The goalkeeper, who kept three clean sheets over his last six regular season starts, will need to be at his best to keep his team alive in the series on Nov. 7 when Nashville hosts Game 2.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four saves in loss Willis made four saves and conceded one goal during Monday's 1-0 loss against Orlando.
Impact Willis made a great job between the posts during the first half but then came Wilder Cartagena to beat him with a spectacular long-range finish just before halftime and score what ended up being a game-winner for the opposition. The goalkeeper, who kept three clean sheets over his last six regular season starts, will need to be at his best to keep his team alive in the series on Nov. 7 when Nashville hosts Game 2.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Only beaten from the spot Willis allowed a goal while making four saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.
Impact Willis conceded the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 94th minute as Nashville dropped all three points. The keeper ends the regular season allowing 31 goals in 32 league starts, keeping 10 clean sheets and making 99 saves.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five saves in win Willis registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over New England Revolution.
Impact Willis allowed two goals, but also made five saves to take the win Saturday. He's recorded 16 saves in the last six matches, allowing just four goals with three clean sheets in that span. The keeper will welcome a visit from the Red Bulls for the last regular season game of the season on Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes five saves in scoreless draw Willis recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Philadelphia Union.
Impact Willis was challenged relatively early, making his first save in the 20th minute and another in the 28th. He faced one more shot just before the halftime whistle and kept the door shut to preserve the scoreless draw. He was tested again early in the second half but came up with back-to-back saves near the 60-minute mark, while his squad was able to hang on for the draw. The clean sheet marks the 10th of the season for Willis.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willis makes 5 saves to earn his 10th clean sheet as Nashville plays the Union to a scoreless draw
Joe Willis made five saves to earn his 10th clean sheet of the season and Nashville played the Philadelphia Union to a scoreless drawOCTOBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes goal in win Willis made no saves and conceded one in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City SC.
Impact Willis did not manage to save the only shot he faced on-target on Wednesday. The goal was down to poor defending versus poor goalkeeping. The 35-year-old veteran is having a mixed season, from 29 appearances (all starts) he has conceded 28 (1.0 per game), completed 85 saves (2.9 per game, 75 per cent) and delivered nine clean sheets.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three-save clean sheet Willis made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Willis saved shots from Alexander Roldan, Joshua Atencio and Leo Chu. The goalkeeper will finish September with two clean sheets across three appearances. The month was a significant improvement from Willis, who logged only two clean sheets across his 18 appearances between April 15 and Aug. 26.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Secures another clean sheet Willis registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Willis secured his eighth clean sheet through 27 appearances this season, as he came up with two saves, while 10 more shot attempts failed to reach the target. Willis has made a total of 82 saves on the season, compared to just 27 goals conceded. Up next for Nashville is a meeting with San Jose on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in draw Willis made one save in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC.
Impact Willis reclaimed the starting job but was unable to keep a clean sheet for the fifth consecutive regular season match, conceding in stoppage time. Fortunately, Nashville were able to equalize at the death to salvage a point. Willis gets some time off during the international window before returning to action with two tough road fixtures, starting with Sporting KC on Wednesday, September 20.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Busy day in net Willis made seven saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Atlanta United.
Impact Willis had a hectic day in net, registering seven saves while allowing four goals in the loss. The 35-year-old got no rest on Saturday as he faced the lethal Atlanta attack for pretty much all 90 minutes. He did well to make seven saves but really couldn't do anything to stop the four perfectly executed goals. His next match could be a tough one if Lionel Messi makes an appearance as Nashville takes on Inter Miami.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three goals to Cincinnati Willis made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Willis was beaten by a Luciano Acosta penalty and strikes from Santiago Arias and Aaron Boupendza on Saturday, though in fairness the latter two goals came after Nashville had received two red cards in a three-minute span. Up next will be Leagues Cup matches against Colorado and Toluca.
JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows two in loss Willis had three saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union.
Impact Willis was unlucky in Wednesday's game as he had to face two penalty kicks which were converted. Despite those two penalty kicks Willis looked decent making three saves. His next match will be a decisive one as he faces first place Cincinnati who have scored 36 goals in 22 matches this season.
JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal Willis conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.
Impact Without logging any saves, Willis conceded a goal recorded by Fabian Herbers. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during Nashville SC's next game, currently scheduled at home against Philadelphia on Wednesday.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps it clean in win over D.C. Willis made three saves in Saturday's 2-0 win over D.C. United.
Impact The clean sheet was the first in 10 matches for Willis. Up next Willis plays at Chicago on Saturday, however, Nashville will be without MLS All-Star defender Walker Zimmerman (suspended).
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
