NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Randall Leal - Forced off with injury Leal was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Leal made it 32 minutes before being replaced by Fafa Picault due to injury. The nature of the injury is unclear but if it proves to be serious Leal could be a doubt for some, or all, of the postseason. Leal finishes the 2023 regular season with three goals and no assists on a career-low 21 appearances (15 starts) and just 1,119 minutes.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Bulls look to continue playoff streak, face Nashville SC Oct 4, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin (47) walks on the field during the second half against FC Cincin...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLS Decision Day: Will Lionel Messi, Miami play spoiler in Charlotte?

While 13 of the 18 available spots in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have already been snapped up, 10 teams are still in contention for a postsea...

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Report: San Diego FC chosen as name for expansion club Oct 4, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of a game ball before the match between the Nashville SC and the Orlando City at Geodis Park.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lukas MacNaughton - Listed as questionable once again MacNaughton (lower body) is questionable to play Saturday against the Red Bulls.

Impact MacNaughton has been dealing with the injury for quite some time, and this problem has caused him to miss six games in a row. Even if he's available, he's expected to be a bench option at best with both Walker Zimmerman and Jack Maher fit and available.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Shaffelburg - Questionable for Saturday Shaffelburg is questionable for Saturday's match against the Red Bulls due to a lower body injury.

Impact Shaffelburg left the game against New England last week due to an injury, and his presence in the regular-season finale is in serious doubt. Nashville has decent depth in his position, however, so it remains to be seen if the speedy winger will be available, or if Nashville will choose to rest him for the upcoming playoff run and start Taylor Washington against the Red Bulls.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Records assist Mukhtar assisted once to go with six shots (three on target), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win against New England Revolution. In addition, he was g...

Impact Mukhtar got his first assist since Sep 21 to put him at nine on the season. He had not make the scoreless his previous four matches, but is still considered one of the best players in the MLS with 15 goals along with his nine assists this year.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge - Nets brace Surridge scored two goals to go with five shots (three on target), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against New England Revolution.

Impact Surridge had his best performance of the season so far, totaling two goals to help his team take the win Saturday. He's started five of the eight games played since joining the team in August, recording seven clearances and creating eight chances in that span.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - 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

Dax McCarty - Scores, set for suspension McCarty scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win against New England Revolution. In addition, he was given his seventh yellow card of the season in t...

Impact McCarty scored his first goal of the season, but it resulted in his seventh yellow card of the season and is set for a one-match suspension. This means that Anibal Godoy will likely get the start in the midfield alongside Sean Davis in the midfield for the last regular season game of the season Saturday.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC edge Revs behind Sam Surridge's brace Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Revolution forward Tomas Chancalay (5) and Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (19) battl...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Surridge scores first two MLS goals, helps Nashville edge Revolution 3-2

Newcomer Sam Surridge scored two straight first-half goals and Nashville SC gave New England rookie goalkeeper Jacob Jackson a rude welcome to the league with a 3-2 victory over th...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting XI | Revolution at Nashville SC (October 14, 2023) | New England Revolution NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The New England Revolution (14-8-10, 52 pts.; – 5th in East) are in Tennessee to face Nashville SC (12-10-10; 46 pts. – 7...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Jacob Shaffelburg - Forced off Shaffelburg was forced off with an apparent injury in the first half of Saturday's clash with New Englnad.

Impact Shaffelburg made it 42 minutes into Saturday's match before going down with an injury. The fact he was unable to make it the final three minutes into halftime isn't a great sign. He has one chance to return in the regular season, an Oct. 21 clash with RBNY.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC, Revolution in search of much-needed momentum Aug 19, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) reacts during the second half for the Leagues Cup Championship m...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lukas MacNaughton - Not listed on injury report MacNaughton (lower body) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against New England.

Impact MacNaughton has missed the last five games due to injury, and while not being mentioned in the injury report is a step in the right direction, he's not likely to enter the starting lineup right away, particularly with both Walker Zimmerman and Jack Maher being fit and available.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY GUIDE | Revs at Nashville SC (October 14, 2023) | New England Revolution THE BASICS New England Revolution at Nashville SC Saturday, October 14 | 8:30 p.m. ET GEODIS Park | Nashville, Tennessee Predicted Weather:...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Walker Zimmerman - Picks up yellow card in draw Zimmerman registered two tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Zimmerman picked up a foul late in the first half but was handed a yellow for a dangerous foul in the 72nd minute. Nonetheless, he provided important defensive play, increasing his totals to 17 tackles won and 29 interceptions, over 20 appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dax McCarty - Stands out defensively McCarty had three tackles (two won), two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact After not playing in the previous match, McCarty picked up with firm defensive play and provided a critical presence while his squad held on for the scoreless draw. McCarty is now up to 26 tackles won, 20 interceptions and 12 blocked shots, through 26 appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - 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

Anibal Godoy - 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

Daniel Lovitz - Eligable to return Lovitz is set to make a return for Saturday's match against the Revolution after serving a one-match suspension.

Impact Lovitz will likely return to left back Saturday after missing last match with a suspension. He's totaled an assist with 26 crosses (13 accurate), 17 clearances and 10 tackles in the last seven league games played.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union, Nashville SC battle to scoreless draw Oct 7, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Jack McGlynn (16) and Nashville SC midfielder Dax McCarty (6) ba...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM