JOSH BAUER NEWS

Bags winner off set piece Bauer took two shots, created one chance, and scored the match winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter Miami.

Impact Bauer made the most of his first start in three games, bundling home the eventual match-winner to help Nashville stay alive in the MLS Cup Playoffs. He may have done enough to earn another start in the penultimate Game 3 at Miami on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC strikes early, extends favored Inter Miami to decider Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer each scored goals to help host Nashville SC top Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Saturday night and even their first round...

NOVEMBER 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Messi scores but Nashville staves off MLS Cup elimination in Game 2 win over Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scored a late goal but sixth-seeded Nashville beat No. 3 seed Inter Miami 2-1 in Game 2 of the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Two assists in win Bauer created four chances, took one shot, and assisted twice in Saturday's 5-1 win over Orlando City.

Impact Bauer has notched three assists over the last two games, taking full advantage of his opportunity as the starting left back with Daniel Lovitz sidelined. It's yet to be seen if Lovitz slots right back in to the starting lineup once he returns, possibly opening up another start for Bauer at home against Atlanta United on Saturday.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar both score twice in first half to lead Nashville over Orlando City 5-1

Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar both had two goals by halftime to help Nashville SC breeze to a 5-1 victory over Orlando City

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

First assist of career Bauer took two shots and assisted in Nashville's 2-1 loss to New York City FC on Sunday.

Impact Bauer took full advantage of just his fifth start of the season, notching the first assist of his career despite the loss. He could continue to see opportunities at left-back as long as Daniel Lovitz remains out, with his next chance to shine coming at home against Orlando City on Saturday.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville hosts the Chicago Fire in non-conference play

Nashville and the Chicago Fire square off in non-conference action

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Luna leads Real Salt Lake against Nashville

Diego Luna leads Real Salt Lake into a matchup with Nashville following a two-goal performance against the LA Galaxy

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Scores in loss Bauer scored a goal off his lone shot, created three chances and made two tackles, one clearance and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Bauer made his second consecutive start and was once again brilliant offensively, with the goal that opened the scoring for his team in the 39th minute and multiple chances created for teammates. That's now back-to-back games with a goal for the full-back, something very unexpected but at the same time bringing the perspective of him being a much stronger presence this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kévin Denkey scores on PK in stoppage time to rally Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Nashville

Kévin Denkey scored on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC at GEODIS Park

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Scores in win Bauer tallied a goal in Nashville's 3-0 win Saturday against Montreal.

Impact Bauer's goal was part of a 11-minute stretch where Nashville scored three goals to pull away from Montreal. The defender might add some stats on that side of the ball next Saturday against FC Cincinnati, a side which has given up eight goals but also scored six early in this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC defender Josh Bauer on his first MLS goal, team's hot start to 2025 Josh Bauer scored his first-ever MLS goal in Nashville SC's 3-0 win over CF Montreal. Nashville has 10 points, its best-ever start through f...

MARCH 23 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Three-goal second-half leads Nashville to 3-0 win over CF Montreal NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Muhl, Josh Bauer and Jonathan Pérez all scored during an 11-minute stretch of the second half to spark Nashvill...

MARCH 23 • THESTAR.COM

Nashville SC scores three times in 11 minutes to put away CF Montreal Nashville SC broke open a scoreless match with three goals in 11 minutes, cruising to a 3-0 win over visiting CF Montreal on Saturday evenin...

MARCH 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Three-goal second-half spurt leads Nashville to 3-0 victory over Montreal

Alex Muhl, Josh Bauer and Jonathan Pérez all scored during an 11-minute stretch of the second half to spark Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal at GEODIS Park

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Nashville SC sign Josh Bauer to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Nashville SC have signed defender Josh Bauer to a contract extension through the 2026 season with an opti...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Nashville Bauer has re-signed with Nashville, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Bauer is back with Nashville after his contract ended this season, signing a new deal until the end of 2026, holding an option for the 2027 season. He started in 19 of his 26 appearances this season while registering 21 interceptions, 35 tackles and 62 clearances, likely to see a rotational once again next campaign.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game against Toronto FC Bauer generated one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Toronto FC.

Impact Bauer had a decent involvement in the game with over 60 touches. Overall, his performance was unremarkable. Across his last five appearances, he has accumulated 12 clearances, five interceptions and five tackles.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option picked up for 2024 Bauer had his option picked up and will remain under contract with Nashville ahead of the 2024 MLS season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Bauer made just four starts in the 2023 MLS season, but he was a decent alternative off the bench to back up Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher and Lukas MacNaughton. He should remain a depth option at center-back for Nashville in 2024, though he's only expected to have a big role if the team suffers a rash of injuries on the defensive line.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in start Bauer made three blocks, five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory against STL City.

Impact Bauer got the start in central defense Saturday while Lukas MacNaughton (lower body) and Walker Zimmerman (not injury related) were unavailable, and he held his own as his side took down the Western Conference leaders St. Louis.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench in draw Bauer has tallied two blocks, two clearances and two interceptions across back-to-back appearances off the bench (95 minutes played) for Nashville.

Impact Bauer has made three MLS appearances this season, with 90% of his minutes coming in Nashville's last two games. With Walker Zimmerman on international duty and Lukas MacNaughton (undisclosed) still dealing with an injury, Bauer might get the start alongside Jack Maher in central defense against St. Louis next weekend.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC loan Josh Bauer to Sacramento Republic - Broadway Sports Media Nashville SC have loaned defender Josh Bauer to Sacramento Republic of the USL Championship for the rest of the 2022 season.

JULY 30, 2022 • BROADWAYSPORTSMEDIA.COM

Loaned to USL Bauer has joined Sacramento Republic FC on a six-month loan from Nashville SC, the club announced Friday.

Impact Bauer joined Nashville in December via the MLS Re-Entry draft, but the 24-year-old is still yet to make his debut for the club. He is moving back down to the USL for the remainder of 2022.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2021 MLS Re-Entry Draft results: Nashville SC pick Josh Bauer in Stage 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Just one player was selected in Stage 1 of the 2021 MLS Re-Entry Draft on Friday, as Nashville SC picked defender Josh Bauer. The 23-year-ol...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins Nashville Bauer was selected by Nashville SC in the MLS Re-Entry draft on Friday.

Impact Bauer made 27 USL appearances with Atlanta's reserve team last season, but he is yet to make his MLS debut. The 23-year-old now moves to Nashville, where he will be a backup option in central defense.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE