NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Randall Leal - Won't face Columbus Leal (hamstring) won't be available to face Columbus on Saturday, manager Gary Smith told Ben Wright of MLS.com.

Impact Leal has been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury he picked up during international duty with Costa Rica in early February, and Saturday's contest comes too soon for him to make his season debut. Nashville are targeting a return after the bye week to face Inter Miami on April 20, so he'll be on the sidelines for at least the team's next two games.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Questionable to play Saturday MacNaughton (hip) is questionable to play Saturday against Columbus, manager Gary Smith told Ben Wright of MLS.com.

Impact It sounds as if MacNaughton will be a true game-time decision for Saturday's matchup, though Smith already said he won't start. In any case, his availability would be excellent news for a Nashville team that already be without a prominent figure at the back in Walker Zimmerman (knee).

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Six crosses at LA FC Mukhtar recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Mukhtar had a decent offensive effort, leading Nashville in crosses, but it wasn't enough to avoid the tough road loss. The midfielder now has 15 crosses in three appearances in the season. That was his second start in a row, but he has yet to play the full 90.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elliot Panicco - Makes four saves as sub Panicco registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Panicco subbed on in the 64th minute after Joe Willis' red card, and made four saves during his limited time in the pitch. He also conceded two more goals, though, as Nashville played down one man. He will now look to bounce back starting against Columbus on Saturday.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Sent off Saturday Willis recorded two saves and conceded three times in Saturday's 5-0 loss to LAFC before being sent off due to a straight red card in the 62nd minute.

Impact Willis' already horrible day was topped off with a cherry, as after letting up three goals in the first 50 minutes, he would later be handed a one-match ban after receiving a red card due to stopping the ball with his hand well outside of the penalty area. This will leave the goalie suspended for the club's next match, not being an option for their contest against Columbus on Sunday. He was replaced by Elliot Panicco, who will most likely get the star in Wills' place while he is out, with the keeper next available for the team against Philadelphia on April 6.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Picks up hip issue MacNaughton appears to have picked up an injury, as he was held out of Saturday's match against LAFC due to hip issues.

Impact MacNaughton is the newest player to be added to the Nashville injury report, as he looks to have gone down with a hip problem in the build-up to Saturday's match after being added to the injury report. This could become a problem for the club if he misses an extended period, as the defender has started in three of the club's five matches to this point, and they are already without regular starting center-back Walker Zimmerman. The club will now look ahead to Saturday's match against Columbus for the player to return, but if he can't, expect Brent Kallman to get the start in his spot once again.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga scores twice as LAFC rout Nashville SC Denis Bouanga scored his first two goals of the season and LAFC snapped out of their attacking funk with a 5-0 thrashing of visiting Nashvil...

MARCH 24, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bouanga scores twice to help LAFC end three-game scoreless streak with 5-0 win over Nashville

Dénis Bouanga scored two goals and added a late assist as Los Angeles FC ended a three-game winless and scoreless streak with a 5-0 victory over Nashville SC

MARCH 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Out to halt recent drought, LAFC take on Nashville SC Both LAFC and Nashville SC will be looking for a result to jumpstart their seasons when they meet on Saturday night in Southern California.L...

MARCH 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hany Mukhtar - Eight crosses in loss Mukhtar delivered eight crosses (three accurate) and took four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Mukhtar was making his first start of the season, having fully recovered from the hip injury that kept him out of the first two games. His exploits resulted in three chances created and Nashville will be relieved to have their top scorer (15) and assister (nine) from last season back on the field.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Washington - Registers assist Washington registered one assist and attempted three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Charlotte.

Impact Washington registered his first assist of the season with a cross that was headed in for the opener. He is not the most attacking of full-backs and has never registered more than one more attacking return in a season. The defender did not create a single goal-scoring opportunity in 22 starts last season but has already created four this year.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Moore - Assists in win Moore registered an assist and attempted five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Charlotte.

Impact Moore was back in the starting XI having appeared as a substitute in the previous game. He picked up his first assist of 2024 with a cross for the eventual decider, also winning one of his two tackles and making three clearances. The right-back registered four assists last season.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge - Scores in first start of season Surridge scored once from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Surridge was making his first start since recovering from the shoulder injury that kept him out for eight weeks. He scored the opener with a well executed header into the far-top corner. The striker will be looking to improve on what was a somewhat disappointing season in which he found the net twice in 11 starts.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Muyl - Scores in win Muyl scored once from three shots (one on target) and delivered three inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Muyl climbed well to head in what turned out to be the winner in a close game. He had two further chances to score and might be disappointed to have only come away with one goal. The midfielder has never scored more than four in a season and has already equalled his total from last year.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Concedes once in win Willis made three saves and conceded once in Saturday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Willis was surprisingly left on the bench for the previous game against LA Galaxy, but he was back in the starting XI against Charlotte. He played his part in the victory, making a good save to keep out a Jere Uronen free-kick and the goal means he has conceded twice in his three games. He will hope that his relegation to the bench was a one-off and that he keeps his place for the visit to Los Angeles on Saturday.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Shaffelburg - Called up by Canada Shaffelburg was called up by Canada and will miss Saturday's trip to LAFC.

Impact Shaffelburg opened the season in the starting XI but hasn't returned to that role since. Still he's appeared off the bench in every single match and should leave some gap on the wing in the depth chart. Shaffelburg should return to a similar role in the team when he's back from international duty.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anibal Godoy - Out with Panama Godoy was called up by Panama and will miss a March 23 trip to LAFC.

Impact Godoy has actually fallen out of favor in most matches to open the 2024 season, with just a single start in the first four matches. Still Godoy is a depth loss off the bench, with Sean Davis potentially stepping into a larger role with Godoy on the sideline.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC top Charlotte FC for first win of season Sam Surridge and Alex Muyl scored first-half goals to help Nashville SC post a 2-1 victory over visiting Charlotte FC on Saturday night.Shaq...

MARCH 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Surridge, Muyl lead Nashville to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Sam Surridge and Alex Muyl both scored in the first half and Nashville SC held on for a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC

MARCH 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions Nashville SC (0 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Charlotte FC (1-1-1) to GEODIS Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV)....

MARCH 16, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Walker Zimmerman - Set to miss 3-4 weeks Zimmerman (knee) has been confirmed to miss the next 3-4 weeks. Per head coach Gary Smith he had to undergo "fairly non-invasive procedure" reports MLS Writer Ben Wright/

Impact Zimmerman is not expected to return until April after undergoing minor knee surgery. He was also left off the USMNT March callups due to this, while also missing the last MLS match. In the meantime, Josh Bauer, Brent Kallman and Jack Maher are set to start at center back, with Lukas MacNaughton also an option to start as well.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Messi starting for Inter Miami vs. Nashville in Champions Cup. Busquets, Suarez, Alba, too. Inter Miami tied away leg vs. Nashville SC 2-2, has edge with two away goals heading into home leg Wednesday.

MARCH 13, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC FREE LIVE STREAM (3/13/24): Watch Messi play online | Time, TV, channel for CONCACAF Champions League Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will face Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions League on Thursday, March 13, 2024 (3/13/24) at Chase Sta...

MARCH 13, 2024 • NJ.COM