NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Nick DePuy - Out with calf injury DePuy will miss Saturday's season opener against NYCFC with a calf injury, Nashville manager Gary Smith told team reporter Ben Wright on Thursday.

Impact DePuy has not featured in preseason for Nashville due to this calf injury and he has now been ruled out of the opening match of the new MLS campaign, his first for the side since arriving via a January trade from the Galaxy.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Available for weekend Sapong (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Saturday's clash against NYCFC, Nashville manager Gary Smith told team reporter Ben Wright on Thursday.

Impact Sapong missed last week's preseason finale against FC Cincinnati, but he's expected to be available to open the MLS campaign against New York City on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dax McCarty - Will be ready for Saturday McCarty (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's clash against NYCFC, Nashville manager Gary Smith told team reporter Ben Wright on Thursday.

Impact McCarty missed last week's preseason finale against FC Cincinnati, but he's expected to be available to open the MLS campaign against New York City on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Good to go for opener Saturday Mukhtar (hip) will be available for Saturday's clash against NYCFC, Nashville manager Gary Smith told team reporter Ben Wright on Thursday.

Impact Mukhtar has been sidelined for the last few weeks with a hip injury, missing all of his side's preseason games in February. But the 2022 MLS MVP is expected to be fit enough to be involved against New York City this weekend, though whether he can start is not yet certain.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch every NYCFC game in 2023 MLS season | Best streaming options for MLS fans The 2023 edition of Major League Soccer, the United States’ top soccer division, kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23), when Nashvi...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • NJ.COM

Swanson scores again as US beats Japan 1-0 at SheBelieves

Mallory Swanson scored in the 45th minute, and the United States shut out Japan 1-0 Sunday to remain undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch every MLS match during 2023 season without cable The 2023 edition of Major League Soccer, the United States’ top soccer division, kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23), when Nashvi...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • NJ.COM

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Dax McCarty - Game-time call for opener McCarty is a game-time decision for the MLS opener against NYCFC, manager Gary Smith announced.

Impact McCarty will be a game-time call for the Feb. 25 opener after missing the final pre-season friendly. The midfielder's role is unclear heading into the 2023 campaign, but when fit he figures to be a consistent presence on the pitch either on the bench or starting.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Facing late fitness test Sapong (undisclosed) is facing a late fitness test for Saturday's clash with NYCFC, manager Gary Smith announced.

Impact Sapong missed out on Friday's friendly against Cincinnati and is now facing a late fitness test for the season-opener against NYCFC. The forward joins Hany Mukhtar on the questionable list, meaning Jacob Shaffelburg and Teal Bunbury could be in contention to open the season in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Hany Mukhtar - Misses preseason finale Mukhtar (hip) was held out of Nashville's final preseason game against FC Cincinnati on Friday and will be questionable for next weekend's MLS opener against NYCFC.

Impact Mukhtar did not feature in any of Nashville's last three preseason games in February due to a hip injury. Manager Gary Smith told reporters after Friday's match that Mukhtar is "feeling sore but making progress," and is hopeful that he will be able to return for the opening game of the 2023 campaign next weekend. Teal Bunbury could replace him alongside C.J. Sapong up front if necessary.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Tennessean Kaleb Beasley scored 24 points to advance Lipscomb Academy in the DII-AA Middle Region tournament. See who else were Nashville area basketball top performers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

MLS preseason 2023: Chicago win, Nashville draw against non-MLS opponents | MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC concluded their preseason trip to Mexico by facing second-division side Cancún FC, while Nashville SC hosted USL Championshi...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Three key position battles to watch for Nashville SC in 2023 preseason Nashville traded away and acquired starting-caliber players in defense and attack during the 2022 offseason. Here's who to watch during pres...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Who will Nashville SC play in the 2023 Leagues Cup? Groups revealed for MLS, Liga MX teams The Leagues Cup will feature teams from MLS and Mexico's Liga MX this summer.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville SC, winger Handwalla Bwana mutually part ways | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutually part ways Nashville SC and winger Handwalla Bwana have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Tu...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Handwalla Bwana - Released from Nashville Bwana has mutually parted ways with Nashville SC, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Bwana made 12 appearances in all competitions (nine in MLS) for Nashville since joining the club from Seattle's academy in October 2020. The 23-year-old never really panned out and he will now become a free agent.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC loan striker Aké Loba to Liga MX's Mazatlán FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Nashville SC have loaned striker Aké Loba to Liga MX side Mazatlán FC with an option to purchase the player be...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC acquires defender Nick Depuy, trades defender Dave Romney Nashville SC made moves to acquire defender Nick Depuy on Thursday after trading Dave Romney to the New England Revolution.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Revolution acquire Dave Romney from Nashville and re-sign Nacho Gil - The Boston Globe Romney, a 29-year-old center back, began his career under Revolution coach Bruce Arena with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Dave Romney traded from Nashville SC to New England Revolution | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - NE receive: Dave Romney - NSH receive: $525k GAM The New England Revolution have acquired defender Dave Rom...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Revs bolster backline with acquisition of veteran center back Dave Romney from Nashville SC | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have acquired defender Dave Romney from Nashville SC in exchange for $250,000 in 2023 General...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Nick DePuy - Traded to Nashville DePuy has joined Nashville SC after being traded from the Galaxy in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money and a second round SuperDraft pick in 2024, the club announced...

Impact DePuy made 59 MLS appearances (47 starts) during his three seasons with the Galaxy, keeping seven clean sheets and recording two assists in that span but never fully breaking into the starting lineup. The 28-year-old now has a chance to do that with his new club Nashville alongside Walker Zimmerman and Jack Maher in central defense.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Freeman - Joining Nashville Freeman has signed a four-year contract with Nashville SC, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Freeman scored eight goals with one assist in 24 USL appearances with Loudon United last season, and the 19-year-old is now joining Nashville through the 2026 campaign. He is unlikely to receive much game time in MLS just yet, but he can play all along the attacking line and could be one to watch for the future.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE