NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Joe Willis - Concedes in stoppage time Willis recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Willis was just seconds away from recording a clean sheet, but Dixon Arroyo found the back of the net following with a rebound in the 93rd minute. Willis remains a reliable presence between the posts for Nashville, though, and he'll look to earn another clean sheet when visiting Charlotte on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Moore - Delivers assist in win Moore assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF.

Impact Moore set up Nashville's second goal with a perfect cross that was nodded home by another defender, Lukas MacNaughton. The former Tenerife full-back has settled in well on the right side of the Nashville defense, and he has been a steady source of stats on both ends of the field of late. He has racked up three assists, five shots, 12 chances created, 39 crosses, 37 tackles, 10 interceptions and 19 clearances through 13 starts so far.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Scores with close-range header MacNaughton scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami CF.

Impact MacNaughton doubled Nashville's lead in the opening minutes of the second half, as the defender took advantage of a great cross from Shaq Moore to nod the ball home. This was MacNaughton's first goal of the season in what has been his fifth start over Nashville's last six contests. However, he's due back to the bench once star defender Walker Zimmerman (lower body) can be eligible to return to action, something that might happen as early as Saturday against Charlotte FC.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Dazzles in win over Inter Miami Mukhtar assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Mukhtar was the go-to player for Nashville on offense, and the former Brondby star always finds a way to make opposing defenses pay. He set Fafa Picault's goal with a tremendous, as he turned over a defender before sending a low cross that allowed the veteran to strike it home from close range. The 2022 MLS MVP endured a slow start to the campaign, but he's already up to six goals and five assists across 13 appearances (11 starts) this season.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Opens scoring in Wednesday win Picault scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF.

Impact Picault took advantage of a great individual play and a fantastic set-up from Hany Mukhtar to fire the ball home, though, in reality, he only needed to hit it home from close range, as the goal was created beautifully by the German. Picault has three goals this season and all have come across his last six starts.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Remains questionable for Saturday Zimmerman (lower body) will once again be a game time decision to face Charlotte FC this weekend, according to Nashville's injury report for the match.

Impact Zimmerman has missed his side's last four games in all competitions with a lower body injury he suffered in early May, but he's been able to train this week and could be available to return to action against Charlotte.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault dedicates goal celebration to Nashville fans who paid for his breakfast | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC stay hot, down Inter Miami Hany Mukhtar delivered a brilliant assist on Fafa Picault’s first-half goal, and defender Lukas MacNaughton scored after halftime, as Nashvi...

MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Hany Mukhtar, Nashville SC aren't slowing down! | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Randall Leal - Returns as sub Leal is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Inter Miami.

Impact Leal has not stepped foot on the pitch since Feb 25 with a hamstring issue, but has made his return to the team with a start in the bench. He is expected to compete for his starting role back once he returns to full fitness.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Training with team Zimmerman (lower body) "looked good" in training on Monday, Nashville manager Gary Smith told Broadway Sports Media's Valair Shabilla ahead of the midweek clash against Inter Miami...

Impact Zimmerman has missed his side's last two MLS matches with a lower body injury, but he could be a game time decision to face Miami on Wednesday. Lukas MacNaughton has been replacing him alongside Jack Maher in central defense.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Moore - Sends in four crosses Moore attempted four crosses (none accurate) and won one of his three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw with D.C. United.

Impact Moore has two assists so far this season and has created 11 chances in total. The right-back has won more tackles (20) than any of his teammates.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Lovitz - Four crosses in draw Lovitz attempted four crosses (none accurate) and took one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Lovitz is yet to register an assist despite attempting 48 crosses (10 accurate) so far this season. The left-back, who managed four assists last season, has created 13 chances and it should only be a matter of time before he gets off the mark.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Two shots and three crosses in draw Mukhtar attempted two shots (one on target) and three crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Following on from his hat-trick in the previous match, Mukhtar again looked lively, ranking joint first for both shots and chances created. The striker has been involved in 10 of Nashville's 15 goals this season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Muyl - Scores bizarre goal Muyl scored once and attempted two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with D.C. United.

Impact Muyl was fortunate to score when he closed down Donovan Pines, whose clearance bounced off the midfielder and into the net. Muyl has started the last five games and his goal is his first attacking return of the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Concedes once in draw Willis conceded from the only shot on target that he faced in Saturday's 1-1 draw with D.C. United.

Impact Willis had a quiet game and looked set to keep his second consecutive clean sheet until Ted Ku-DiPietro equalized late on. Willis will aim for his seventh clean sheet of the season when he faces sixth-placed Inter Miami on Wednesday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Not fit to play ZImmmerman (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's match against D.C United.

Impact Zimmerman will miss his second match in a row with a lower body injury. He's made 10 straight starts at center back, averaging about 4.2 clearances a game. Lukas MacNaughton will get the start in the back against D.C United.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United meet Nashville SC still upbeat after defeat D.C.

MAY 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

D.C. United meet Nashville SC still upbeat after defeat D.C.

MAY 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mukhtar leads Nashville against D.C. United

Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville into a matchup with D.C

MAY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker Zimmerman - Upgraded to questionable Zimmerman (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with DC United on the Nashville injury report.

Impact Zimmerman missed Wednesday's Open Cup clash due to a lower body injury but is upgraded to questionable for the Saturday's MLS match. The defender is a key part of the defense and would immediately move back into the starting XI if deemed fully fit.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randall Leal - Starts cup match Leal started and played 45 minutes during Wednesday's 2-0 over FC Dallas in the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Leal was back in action after missing the last 10 league matches with a hamstring injury. He is likely to start off the bench Saturday, but could return to the lineup as soon as May 17 against Inter Miami once he returns to full match fitness. In 29 games last season, the midfielder started in 27 contests while totaling two goals and five assists.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Zubak - Takes shot off bench in win Zubak subbed into Saturday's match against the Fire in the 63rd minute, taking a shot and creating two chances in the 3-0 victory.

Impact Zubak made his third appearance of the season on Saturday with the result over Chicago already fairly secure. He should continue mostly as a depth option for Nashville this season.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Washington - Busy defensively off bench Washington subbed into Saturday's match against the Fire in the 63rd minute, making three clearances and three interceptions in the 3-0 victory.

Impact Washington came off the bench and helped maintain defensive solidity in his side's shut-out win over Chicago on Saturday. It was his sixth appearance of the season in MLS, all of them coming as a substitute.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE