NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Shaq Moore - Added to injury report Moore (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia, according to the Nashville injury report.

Impact Moore is questionable after missing a Wednesday clash with Orlando, it's unclear what the lower body injury is specifically, but Moore is a major loss at right-back. If Moore is ruled out once more it would be Alex Muyl who gets the start at right-back, though he is also questionable with a lower body issue.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Upgraded to questionable MacNaughton (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Philadelphia, according to the Nashville injury report.

Impact MacNaughton was upgraded to questionable after missing a Wednesday clash with Orlando midweek. The defender could return to the starting XI immediately after starting six matches in a row before picking up this lower body injury.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge - Makes no impact in loss Surridge registered one cross (accurate) in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Surridge never really got into the game on Wednesday, he did not managing to fire any shots at goal. Since joining Nashville from Nottingham Forest in the summer the striker has made six appearances (four starts) and is yet to find the net.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - No shots-on-target in loss Mukhtar generated four shots (none on-target), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Mukhtar did not manage to place any shots-on-target on Wednesday. The German striker is having a good season but this was not one of his better performances. From 31 appearances (27 starts) he has scored 15 and delivered eight assists, His scoring/assist performance is currently one of the best in the MLS.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - 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

Orlando City hangs on to edge Nashville SC 1-0 Oct 4, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Orlando City forward Facundo Torres (17) dribbles the ball as Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz (2...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Daniel Lovitz - Sent off late Lovitz was sent off in the second half on Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Orlando.

Impact Lovitz was shown a second yellow card 11 minutes into stoppage time with his team pushing for the game tying goal. The defender will miss Saturday's match against Philadelphia through suspension.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Listed as questionable MacNaughton (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Orlando City, according to MLS Writer Ben Wright per the Nashville availability report.

Impact MacNaughton could make his return to the pitch for the first time since Sep 3 after missing the last three matches with a lower body injury. He has been the backup center back option for both Walker Zimmerman and Jack Maher, making 13 starts in 14 appearance since arriving from Toronto earlier in the season.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Taylor Washington helps Nashville's homeless community | MLSSoccer.com Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington continues to give back to his community, working closely with the Nashville Rescue Mission to help t...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Defensive stalwarts Sounders, Nashville SC play to 0-0 tie The top two defensive teams in MLS squared off Saturday night and the matchup lived up to its billing as the visiting Seattle Sounders and N...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hany Mukhtar - Attempts six crosses Mukhtar registered one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Mukhtar attempted 13 crosses across his last two appearances but did not log any assists. The 28-year-old fared better earlier during the month, which he finished with two goals and one assist. Ideally for Mukhtar, he performs better for Nashville SC during October, when the team will need him to step up as it fights for a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Lovitz - Six crosses, three corners Lovitz had six crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact The left flank continued to serve Lovitz well during September. He finished the month with 16 crosses (six accurate), eight corners and one assist across four appearances. Ideally for Nashville SC, Lovitz continues to serve well as the team fights for a playoff spot in October.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Moore - Attempts five crosses Moore recorded five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact September proved to be a solid month for Moore in terms of output. He logged 14 crosses and one assist across his four appearances during the month. Ideally for Moore, he can continue this trend in October as Nashville's team continues its fight for a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - 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

Sounders visit Nashville SC in matchup of two best defensive clubs The two stingiest teams in MLS meet up Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders visit Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sounders visit Nashville SC in matchup of two best defensive clubs The two stingiest teams in MLS meet up Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders visit Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sounders visit Nashville SC in matchup of two best defensive clubs The two stingiest teams in MLS meet up Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders visit Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lukas MacNaughton - Continues to sit out MacNaughton (lower body) will not play during Saturday's match against Seattle, according to head coach Gary Smith per MLS Writer Ben Wright.

Impact MacNaughton will miss his third match in a row with a lower body injury. Jack Maher will continue to grab the start at center back alongside Walker Zimmerman in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Seven crosses in draw Mukhtar attempted seven crosses (two accurate) and three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Mukhtar attempted more shots and crosses than any of his teammates and came close to netting the winner late on, but could only shoot straight at the keeper. He is joint-top scorer in the MLS this season with 15 goals and sits sixth in the assists table with eight.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Moore - Registers assist Moore registered one assist from two chances created and attempted four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Moore picked up his fourth assist of the season when his cross was turned in by Teal Bunbury. The right-back also won two of his three tackles and ranks first among his teammates for tackles won this season with 43. He has started all but two of his sides games in the MLS and has been one of their most consistent performers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teal Bunbury - Scores in draw Bunbury scored once from three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Bunbury was returning from a one-match suspension and scored his first goal since May when he connected with Shaq Moore's cross at the front post. The striker only has three goals this season and has been in and out of the starting XI over the last few months. He will hope to keep his place for Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elliot Panicco - Four saves in draw Panicco made four saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Manager Gary Smith has been rotating his keepers in recent weeks and bought Panicco back in for his second start of the season. He has made four saves in each of his appearances and was powerless to stop Matthew Hoppe's equalizer, the only goal he has conceded. It remains to be seen who will start in goal for Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE