NASHVILLE SC NEWS

C.J. Sapong - Active on bench Sapong (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Sapong returns to the bench after an undisclosed issue knocked him out of the opener. The forward is back on the bench after training fully throughout the week and could see his season debut during Saturday's match.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville plays the New York Red Bulls after shutout victory

A game after shutting out New York City FC 2-0, Nashville visits the New York Red Bulls

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo, Forsberg join Nashville SC's ownership group

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC

MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis Antetokounmpo purchases minority stake in MLS club Nashville SC Nashville SC added new minority investors with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Predators forward Filip Forsberg buying stakes in the MLS...

MARCH 2, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Giannis joins Nashville SC ownership group Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, joins the ownership group along with his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nick DePuy - Remains out against New York DePuy (calf) is still out for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls, according to Nashville's injury report.

Impact DePuy is still dealing with a calf injury that has hampered him since his January move from LA to Nashville, and he remains sidelined for Saturday's match. Walker Zimmerman and Jack Maher will continue as the starting center-back pairing.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Returns to training Sapong (undisclosed) was back in full training with Nashville on Thursday, according to Drake Hills of the Tennessean.

Impact Sapong is not listed in Nashville's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls after missing last weekend's season opener. It is unclear whether he will remain in the first-choice XI in 2023 alongside Hany Mukhtar in a front-two like last year.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anibal Godoy - Fitness test for weekend Godoy has not been training this week due to a shoulder injury, and he is listed as questionable in Nashville's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Nashville manager Gary Smith told the Tennessean's Drake Hills Thursday that Godoy's availability for Saturday's game will come down to pain tolerance. He played the full 90 alongside Sean Davis in defensive midfield in last weekend's season opener, but Dax McCarty or Brian Anunga could replace him in the XI against New York if necessary.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC's Gary Smith on NYCFC win, new attack, Geodis Park Nashville SC coach Gary Smith after a 2-0 win over New York City FC in its 2023 MLS season opener.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

PHOTOS: Nashville SC vs. New York City FC in 2023 season opener Nashville SC kicked off the 2023 Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Feb. 23 at Geodis Park.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Dax McCarty - On bench in opener McCarty (undisclosed) was an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against NYCFC.

Impact McCarty recovered from a minor injury and was fit enough to make the squad against New York City on Saturday, but he didn't make it onto the pitch. The midfielder is turning 36 years old in April, and he may become more of a backup option than a regular starter for Nashville this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randall Leal - Takes two shots vs. New York City Leal took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against NYCFC.

Impact Leal lined up in attacking midfield Saturday and was active as his side opened up the 2023 campaign with a fairly comfortable win over the defending Eastern Conference finalists. His spot in the XI might look different once Hany Mukhtar (hip) and C.J. Sapong (undisclosed) are fully fit.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Keeps clean sheet in season opener Willis made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against NYCFC.

Impact Willis kicked off the 2023 campaign with a clean sheet against defending Eastern Conference finalists New York City on Saturday. He will want to do it again next weekend against the cross-town New York team in the Red Bulls, which were shut out by Orlando City in matchday 1.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Records assist against NYCFC Picault made an interception and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against New York City.

Impact Picault set up the first goal of the 2023 MLS campaign in knocking the ball to Walker Zimmerman, who slotted home from a set piece routine. Picault lined up on the right wing for this game, though the XI could look very different once Hany Mukhtar (hip) and C.J. Sapong (undisclosed) are healthy again.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Records assist off bench Mukhtar (hip) subbed into Saturday's match against NYCFC in the 75th minute, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Mukhtar was only fit enough to play the final 15 minutes of Saturday's match, but he made an immediate impact upon his introduction by setting up a Jacob Shaffelburg strike on a counter attack. He will hope to be fit enough to come back into the starting lineup by the clash against the Red Bulls next weekend.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Scores goal against New York City Zimmerman scored a goal and made four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against NYCFC.

Impact Zimmerman scored the first goal of the 2023 MLS campaign on Saturday as he converted from close range in a set piece routine. He has tallied at least three goals in all three of his full campaigns with Nashville so far.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Shaffelburg - Scores goal in season opener Shaffelburg took two shots on target and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against NYCFC. He also created a chance and had three tackles in the match.

Impact Shaffelburg sealed his side's win over New York City on Saturday as he scored a goal from a killer counter attack. This was already his third MLS goal in just 10 appearances for Nashville since joining the club from Toronto FC last summer.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Tennessean It's still "The Hany Show" at GEODIS Park, even as Nashville SC shows that perhaps it can get along without the league's MVP when needed.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Three X-factors for Nashville SC shine in 2023 season opener. Here's why that's important Nashville SC handled New York City FC on Saturday largely without 2022 MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar. Here are three X-factors key to Nashville's 202...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville defeats New York City FC in opener of MLS season

Walker Zimmerman and Jacob Shaffelburg scored and Nashville SC defeated New York City FC 2-0 on Saturday in the first game of the Major Soccer League season

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C.J. Sapong - Not starting in home opener Sapong (undisclosed) is not an option for the season opener against New York City F.C on Saturday.

Impact Sapong has been dealing with an undisclosed injury during preseason and did not meet fitness ahead of Saturday's opener. Teal Bunbury will get the start up top against New York City F.C.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch NYCFC vs. Nashville SC (2/25/23): FREE live stream, time, TV, channel Nashville SC faces New York City FC in an MLS match on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23) at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NJ.COM

Crumbling Titans? Stumbling Preds? Hey, Nashville SC: This is your moment | Estes With star power, high hopes and that sparkling Fairgrounds stadium, Nashville SC has an opportunity to do something special – and earn your...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville and New York City FC meet in season opener

Nashville faces off against New York City FC at home in the season opener

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS