Luke Haakenson - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes first appearance since April Haakenson created once chance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to CF Montreal.

Impact Haakenson makes his first appearance since April 29. He has dropped in the depth chart, not even considered a backup option in the midfield. He has only made one start in six appearances, totaling just three tackles (one won) and two chances created.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Haakenson (lower body) was a full participant in training with Nashville on Friday, according to Drake Hills of the Tennessean. He is listed as questionable in the injury report fo...

Impact Haakenson missed last weekend's win over Montreal with a lower body injury, but he may be a game time decision to be involved against New England on Saturday. Even when fit, he is more of a backup option across midfield for his side.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Haakenson (lower body) is out Saturday against Montreal.

Impact Haakenson was expected to go through a late fitness test, but it seems he didn't pass it. His next chance to play will come next Saturday at New England.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for Saturday Haakenson is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against CF Montreal with a lower body injury, according to Nashville's injury report.

Impact Haakenson is facing a fitness test for the Montreal match this weekend, but even when fit he has played just seven minutes across two games of MLS play this season and is mostly a backup option for Nashville at the moment.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists in substitute role Haakenson recorded three assists in 26 MLS appearances (five starts) for Nashville SC this season.

Impact Eighty-two percent of Haakenson's MLS appearances in his career have been off the bench as a substitute, but he averages a goal contribution every 188 minutes played thanks to his three assists last season and his two goals in 2021. The 25-year-old should continue getting opportunities heading into the next campaign even if he never consistently breaks into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Haakenson provided one assist from one chance created on three crosses (one accurate) in 74 minutes of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Portland.

Impact Haakenson has started in five of the last eight games and seems to finally be getting a chance with two assists from his last three starts. It's still worth making sure he'll remain in the lineup against Charlotte before picking Haakenson because his assist rate has been solid as his minutes increase.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Haakenson took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Earthquakes. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Haakenson was excellent on both sides of the ball against San Jose on Saturday from the right wing, but it wasn't enough to walk away with all three points. He has now started four of his side's last five MLS games, and he'll want to continue in the XI next weekend against bottom-of-the-Western Conference Sporting KC.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Haakenson provided an assist during Saturday's 3-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Haakenson made an amazing combination with Hany Mukhtar with the latter making it 3-0 for Nashville in the 17th minute. But then Haakenson couldn't create anything dangerous for the rest of the way, which ultimately led him to be subbed off after 74 minutes. Some injuries allowed the midfielder to start three of the last four matches, but he will probably be back to the bench once everyone is recovered, something that could even happen before Jun. 11 home clash against San Jose.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado's 23-game home unbeaten streak ends with 3-1 loss

Nashville ended the Colorado Rapids’ team record 23-game home unbeaten streak, winning 3-1 behind two goals from Hany Mukhtar

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Haakenson subbed into Sunday's match against Real Salt Lake in the 86th minute and he assisted a goal in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Haakenson set up C.J. Sapong's stoppage-time goal Sunday with a cross just a few minutes after being introduced into the game. Still, he will likely return to the bench against Houston next weekend.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Philadelphia Haakenson will miss Saturday's clash against the Union with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Haakenson picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's draw against Columbus, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Was this a red card for Nashville's Luke Haakenson? ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Two soccer junkies: How Nashville SC coach Steve Guppy has helped Luke Haakenson thrive Since drafted 80th in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, Nashville SC winger Luke Haakenson has forged a bond with coach Steve Guppy, both obsessed wi...

JULY 3, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Starts Saturday Haakenson (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Montreal CF

Impact Haakenson was questionable coming into the match with a right hip issue, but he seems to be fit, and is in the starting XI. For most of the season Haakenson has been a sub, with continued good play this could be the start of a run of playing time for the midfielder.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Haakenson is listed as questionable for Satruday's match against Montreal due to a right hip issue, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact Unless Haakenson was already reported to have secured a starting job, it wasn't likely that he was seen from kickoff even after scoring two as a sub in the last game against Toronto. This injury will be more impactful on Haakenson's season if it limits his already-low minutes played so far as a super sub.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC's Luke Haakenson, Jack Maher score goals, beat Toronto FC Nashville SC center back Jack Maher and winger Luke Haakenson scored their first MLS goals en route to beating Toronto FC at Nissan Stadium.

JUNE 24, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Scores twice off bench Haakenson scored two goals from three shots (three on goal) and conceded a yellow card in 31 minute off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Haakenson has yet to start a game but was the star of the night as he scored the equalizing and winning goals over a 10-minute span to finish the game. It remains to be seen if Haakenson is ready to start any matches, but he's at least shown he has the capability to score and do so efficiently. Up next is a match against a tough CF Montreal defense.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haakenson leads Nashville SC into matchup with Montreal after 2-goal game

Luke Haakenson leads Nashville SC into a matchup with Montreal after scoring two goals against Toronto FC

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Haakenson scores twice, Nashville overcomes two-goal deficit defeating Toronto, 3-2

JUNE 24, 2021 • Fox Sports

Haakenson scores twice, Nashville rallies to bet Toronto 3-2

Luke Haakenson scored his first two MLS goals late in Nashville’s 3-2 comeback victory over Toronto FC

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Luke Haakenson, Nashville SC - 92nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Luke Haakenson, Nashville SC - 83rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

LUKE HAAKENSON NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

Colorado's 23-game home unbeaten streak ends with 3-1 loss

Haakenson leads Nashville SC into matchup with Montreal after 2-goal game

Luke Haakenson scores twice, Nashville overcomes two-goal deficit defeating Toronto, 3-2

Haakenson scores twice, Nashville rallies to bet Toronto 3-2