Nashville SC Team News Page 82 - Soccer

Alistair Johnston - Back in starting XI Johnston (Gold Cup) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Toronto.

Impact Johnston makes an immediate return to the starting XI Sunday after Canada was knocked out of the Gold Cup a few days ago. He's clearly an important piece for Nashville and has started every match on the right flank whenever healthy and available.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Maher - Back in team Maher (safety protocols) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Toronto.

Impact Maher is back in the squad Sunday, but he's not starting after missing the prior two matches because of health and safety protocols. It's a wonder if he's lacking fitness or was simply dropped to the bench, though on a short week, he could be back in the XI Wednesday in New England.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Despite points gap, Nashville expects tough challenge in its first visit to Toronto TORONTO - With 26 points, Nashville SC has exactly double the number Toronto FC has from the same number of games (15).

JULY 31, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Sapong leads Nashville SC against Toronto FC after 2-goal showing

C J Sapong leads Nashville SC into a matchup with Toronto FC after a two-goal outing against FC Cincinnati

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville SC trades forward Dominique Badji to the Colorado Rapids for up to $100,000 in allocation money Nashville SC trading Dominique Badji to the Colorado Rapids for an immediate $50,000 in allocation money. Badji played for the Rapids from 2...

JULY 29, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Back to Colorado: Rapids acquire Dominique Badji in trade with Nashville SC ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade The Colorado Rapids have acquired forward Dominique Badji via a trade with Nashville SC in exchange for $50,0...

JULY 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC trade Dominique Badji to Colorado Rapids - Broadway Sports Media Nashville SC have traded striker Dom Badji to the Colorado Rapids for up to $100k in General Allocation Money.

JULY 29, 2021 • BROADWAYSPORTSMEDIA.COM

Randall Leal rising with an impact in newly revamped Nashville SC attack Since Nashville SC coach Gary Smith paired Leal, Hany Mukhtar and CJ Sapong, Leal's impact exceeds his one goal and two assists in that span...

JULY 29, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville SC mailbag: Why aren't Rodrigo Piñeiro, Jhonder Cádiz playing? Who will step up in August? Nashville SC fans submit questions about Rodrigo Piñeiro and Jhonder Cádiz's limited minutes and who may step up in a tough stretch of summe...

JULY 27, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Enjoy watching Nashville SC star midfielder Hany Mukhtar while you can ' Estes Hany Mukhtar is rapidly becoming the star player Nashville SC expected he would, and the rest of the world is surely paying attention.

JULY 25, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Joe Willis - Quiet day of work Willis kept a clean sheet without making a save during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Willis helped Nashville claim all three points by shutting out Cincinnati on Saturday. The clean sheet was the seventh in 15 league starts for the keeper while his save total remained at 34 on the year.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C J Sapong - Involved in all three goals Sapong scored twice and added an assist while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Sapong scored in the 13th and 57th minutes while adding an asist in the 35th to play a role in all three Nashville goals. The goals upped the forward's season total to five while his assist was number three on the year. Sapong finished with team-high totals in shots and chances created during the win.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Two assists on Saturday Mukhtar had two assists from two chances created while taking an off target shot and crossing seven times (three accurate) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Mukhtar set up CJ Sapong twice in the match, assisting two of Nashville's three goals on the day. The assists upped the attacker's season total to four on the year while he led Nashville in both crosses and chances created in the win.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randall Leal - Scores on Saturday Leal scored a goal with his lone shot while making four interceptions and three tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Leal found the back of the net in the 35th minute scoring Nashville's second goal of the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone shot, while his four interceptions and three tackles were both team-high totals in the win.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville shuts out FC Cincinnati 3-0, Sapong scores twice

C J Sapong recorded two goals for Nashville in a 3-0 victory over Cincinnati

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C.J. Sapong scores two goals early in Nashville SC's shutout win vs. FC Cincinnati, 3-0

JULY 25, 2021 • Fox Sports

Nashville SC takes on FC Cincinnati Nashville SC takes on FC Cincinnati at Nissan Stadium

JULY 25, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati

JULY 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE

GOAL: C.J. Sapong, Nashville SC - 57th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 25, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Randall Leal, Nashville SC - 35th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 25, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati: Follow along for live updates, score from Nissan Stadium Nashville SC hosts FC Cincinnati at Nissan Stadium Saturday in a rematch of the 2021 season opener. Nashville is unbeaten in six matches.

JULY 24, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville SC's Jalil Anibaba leans on MLS experience in new role as starter, vocal leader The outspoken veteran has been thrust into the lineup through the past two weeks amid international duty assignments and injuries.

JULY 23, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

The Tennessean Aké Loba made his debut for Nashville SC on Wednesday against the Columbus Crew. But what he showcased was more than his ability to attack.

JULY 22, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Dave Romney - Makes seven clearances in draw Romney made a block, an interception and seven clearances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Columbus.

Impact Romney defended well and kept a clean sheet against an inspired Crew attack on Wednesday. He will want to do it again Saturday versus FC Cincinnati, which have scored 17 goals in 13 matches this season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalil Anibaba - Keeps clean sheet in draw Anibaba made five clearances, two blocks and an interception in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Columbus. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Anibaba defended well against the Crew as he earned his first clean sheet of the season in the back-three formation on Wednesday. He will hope to have a similar performance Saturday against FC Cincinnati, which have scored 17 goals in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Sapong leads Nashville SC against Toronto FC after 2-goal showing

Nashville shuts out FC Cincinnati 3-0, Sapong scores twice

C.J. Sapong scores two goals early in Nashville SC's shutout win vs. FC Cincinnati, 3-0