NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Joe Willis - Six saves in clean sheet win Willis made six saves in Saturday's 2-0 win at Orlando City.

Impact Willis came up big on numerous occasions to help Nashville SC see out a vital road win. The veteran goalkeeper has four clean sheets through the first six games of 2023 and up next he will look to keep it rolling at home against Toronto.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"He's a genius": Hany Mukhtar finds MVP form to jumpstart Nashville SC | MLSSoccer.com Things were starting to feel a bit too familiar for Nashville SC heading into their Matchday 6 clash at Orlando City SC.

APRIL 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: Hany Mukhtar opens 2023 account in Nashville win over Orlando | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Picault, Mukhtar lead Nashville over Orlando City 2-0

Fafà Picault scored in the first half, reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar added some second-half insurance and Nashville SC defeated Orlando City 2-0

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville SC score vs. Orlando City SC: Live updates After back-to-back losses in MLS, Nashville SC travels to Exploria Stadium to face Orlando City. Follow the game here with live score update...

APRIL 1, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Orlando City takes on Nashville in non-conference play

Orlando City plays Nashville in non-conference action

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randall Leal - Back in training Leal (hamstring) has returned to training with Nashville SC, manager Gary Smith told Drake Hills of the Tennessean on Thursday, but he's still ruled out for the clash against Orlan...

Impact Leal hasn't played since the season opener due to a hamstring injury he suffered in early March, and while he's making progress with his recovery, Saturday's game against Orlando comes too soon for him to return.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Has quiet game in start Sapong completed 17 passes and attempted one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sapong returned to the XI alongside Hany Mukhtar in a 4-4-2 for the first time Saturday after a delayed start to the campaign due to injury, but he wasn't very effective in the loss to Cincinnati. Teal Bunbury is likely to continue pushing him for the striker spot in the lineup.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anibal Godoy - Plays 30 minutes off bench Godoy (shoulder) subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 61st minute, winning two of three tackles in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Godoy made his first appearance since the season opener on Saturday after recovering from a shoulder injury. He will aim to take back his starting spot from Dax McCarty in midfield alongside Sean Davis once he's back at full fitness.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Takes three shots against Cincy Zimmerman took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made two blocks in the match.

Impact Zimmerman has now taken five shots (one on target) across his last two games from central defense, but both of those games were lost by 1-0 scorelines against Cincinnati and New England.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dax McCarty, Nashville SC react to Nashville mass shooting at The Covenant School Nashville SC and midfielder Dax McCarty shared their thoughts following the fatal mass shooting at The Covenant School on Monday.

MARCH 27, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Hany Mukhtar - Creates five chances in defeat Mukhtar attempted four crosses (two accurate) and created five chances in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Mukhtar managed more shots on target (two) and more accurate crosses than any of his teammates. The striker has now started three consecutive games having recovered from the hip injury he suffered in preseason and we could see him start to replicate his form from last season when he scored 23 goals.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Moore - Four attempted crosses in defeat Moore attempted four crosses (one accurate) and created four chances in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Moore also attempted two shots (none on target), made two tackles (one successful) and one interception. The right-back already has one assist this season and offers the chance of more attacking returns while playing in a defense that has kept three clean sheets in five games.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Attempts four shots in loss Picault attempted four shots (none on target) and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Picault ranked joint-top for shots, but will have been disappointed not to have hit the target. The winger only has one assist so far this season and was substituted in the 70th minute with a pass success rate of just 54 percent.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Makes six saves in loss Willis made six saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Willis put in a solid performance, making several good saves that prevented a heavier loss. He has only conceded two goals so far, having kept three consecutive clean sheets at the beginning of the season. He will look to continue his good form against Orlando on Saturday.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vazquez propels Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Nashville

Brandon Vazquez scored three minutes into the second half and FC Cincinnati held on for a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We haven't spoken about it as a rivalry game.' Are Nashville SC, FC Cincinnati rivals? There's plenty about the game itself to warrant intrigue in FC Cincy's and Nashville's first meeting of 2023 but the question of a rivalry p...

MARCH 24, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Randall Leal - Still out against Cincinnati Leal (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, according to Nashville's injury report for the match.

Impact Leal is set to miss a fourth consecutive game this weekend due to a hamstring injury he sustained at the beginning of March.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anibal Godoy - Expected to return at weekend Godoy (shoulder) "looks like he's back to himself" ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, according to Nashville manager Gary Smith on Thursday.

Impact Godoy has missed Nashville's last three games after suffering a shoulder injury in early March, but he may have worked his way back to enough fitness to be available for selection against Cincinnati. Sean Davis and Dax McCarty will remain the likely starters in defensive midfield on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno leads Cincinnati against Nashville

Junior Moreno leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Nashville after a two-goal showing against the Chicago Fire

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fafa Picault - Takes two shots off bench Picault subbed into Saturday's match against the Revolution in the 63rd minute, taking two shots (one on target) in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Picault came off the bench Saturday after starting each of Nashville's first three games of the season. It seems like he'll be competing with Alex Muyl for the spot on the right wing.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Creates four chances against Revs Mukhtar took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against New England. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Mukhtar has now tallied five shots and eight chances created with one assist across his first two MLS starts of the season, but the defending Golden Boot and MVP winner is still looking for his first goal in this campaign.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Takes two shots in loss Zimmerman took four shots and made four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Zimmerman recovered from an illness and was back in the XI in central defense to face New England, but Saturday was the first time this season in which he and Nashville did not keep a clean sheet.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE