NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Hany Mukhtar - Takes two shots against Columbus Mukhtar took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Crew. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Mukhtar played well on both sides of the ball on Wednesday, but he couldn't repeat his hat trick performance from last weekend and his side was held to a scoreless draw. He will be looking for his eighth goal of the season Saturday against FC Cincinnati, which have conceded 26 times in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C J Sapong - Takes three shots against Columbus Sapong took three shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Crew. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Sapong was active in attack on Wednesday but he couldn't find the target as his side was held to a scoreless draw. Still, he has taken 14 shots and scored two goals in his last four games, and he will want to extend that good form into Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, which have conceded 26 goals in 13 matches this season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Keeps clean sheet against Columbus Willis made seven saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Crew.

Impact Willis kept his sixth clean sheet of the season on Wednesday, and this was the best of the bunch as he heroically denied his opponents' shots time and again. He will hope to be less busy Saturday against FC Cincinnati, which have scored 17 goals in 13 matches.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC takes on FC Cincinnati in conference action

Nashville SC hosts FC Cincinnati in conference action

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker Zimmerman - Out of Gold Cup Zimmerman suffered a hamstring injury Sunday and will miss the rest of the Gold Cup.

Impact It's an unfortunate injury for Zimmerman and one that will likely keep him out a couple weeks, at a minimum. With the injury, he's now likely to miss more matches than originally expected while on international duty, meaning more shuffling for the Nashville back line.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman ruled out of Gold Cup - Broadway Sports Media Nashville SC defender has been ruled out of the remainder of the Gold Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in a win over Canada.

JULY 21, 2021 • BROADWAYSPORTSMEDIA.COM

Nashville SC's Dan Lovitz, Jack Maher ruled out of match against Columbus Crew due to health and safety protocols Nashville SC's Dan Lovitz and Jack Maher join Anibal Godoy and Dom Badji as players unavailable for Wednesday's match against the Columbus C...

JULY 20, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Dylan Nealis - Registers assist versus Chicago Nealis registered one assist, took one shot off target, created two chances, delivered one cross, won two tackles and made two clearnaces.

Impact Nealis made his first start of the season and had a great outing on both ends of the pitch Saturday. The fullback will push to be confirmed in the starting XI Wednesday versus Columbus Crew.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Anunga - Scores in win Anunga scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created two chances made two interceptions and committed one foul in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Anunga had a great offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season in five appearances. The midfielder has missed most of the season so far due to an injury. In his last three appearances, he has registered two shots, two chances created, three interceptions and two tackles won. He will look to keep his spot in the starting XI Wednesday versus Columbus Crew.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Lovitz - Provides assist in win Lovitz provided one assist, took one shot on target, created three chances, delivered eight crosses, won two tackles and made two clearances.

Impact Lovitz had a great performance on both ends of the pitch as he delivered one assist to help his side take home all three points. The defender has registered three assists in 13 appearances this season. Her has collected two shots, seven chances created and 17 crosses in his last three outings due to his role on set pieces.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C J Sapong - Scores, assists versus Chicago Sapong scored one goal provided one assist, took three shots (one on target), created three chances and drew one foul in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Sapong had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net and provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now scored twice and provided two assists in his last five appearances. He will look to continue his strong offensive form Wednesday versus Columbus Crew.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Bags hat trick in win Mukhtar scored three goals on eight shots (five on target), created one chance, delivered two crosses and drew two fouls in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Mukhtar had an excellent offensive outing Saturday as he bagged his first hat trick of the season. The striker is going through a great scoring form as he has found the back of the net four times and provided two assists in his last five appearances. He will look to continue his strong form Wednesday versus Columbus Crew.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - Makes three saves in win Willis made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Willis had a great outing between the sticks as he made three saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing seven saves and allowing three goals in the same time span.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Maher - Can't play Wednesday Maher has been ruled out of Wednesday's match against Columbus due to health and safety protocols, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact Maher has been a steady presence in the lineup during an impressive undefeated run since the mid-June international break, so it could take some effort to full his place in the team. There aren't many center-backs left on the depth chart, as Robert Castellanos has yet to make an MLS appearance this season.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Lovitz - Ruled out by protocols Lovitz is listed as out for Wednesday's match against Columbus due to health and safety protocols, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact It's not clear what happened that forced Lovitz into this situation, as he recorded an assist over the weekend in the big win over Chicago. His absence will be sizable for a team that's undefeated in five, and Luke Haakenson could find his way back into the starting lineup while Lovitz can't play.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar named MLS Player of the Week for Week 13 after 6-minute hat trick ' MLSSoccer.com After making some MLS history by scoring the fastest-ever hat trick to start a league match, Nashville SC attacker Hany Mukhtar has been nam...

JULY 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC Midfielder Hany Mukhtar Voted MLS Player of the Week for Week 13 ' MLSSoccer.com NEW YORK (Monday, July 19, 2021) – Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 1...

JULY 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville's Hany Mukhtar launches himself into the MVP conversation - Broadway Sports Media Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar's hat trick performance against Chicago shows that he can be an elite player in MLS.

JULY 19, 2021 • BROADWAYSPORTSMEDIA.COM

Nashville SC plays Columbus after Mukhtar's 3-goals game

Nashville SC visits Columbus after Hany Mukhtar totaled three goals against Chicago

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker Zimmerman - Picks up injury with USMNT Zimmerman suffered an undisclosed injury during Sunday's 1-0 win over Canada during the Gold Cup, according to ESPN.

Impact Zimmerman has been getting plenty of minutes for his country and even captained the side before an early knock ended his night. It remains to be determined what has happened, though he may stick with the national team if it's not too serious.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire Nashville SC had a record performance, beating Chicago, 5-1, which is the most goals scored and largest margin of a win in club history.

JULY 18, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Mukhtar has fast hat trick, Nashville beats 10-man Fire 5-1 NASHVILLE - Hany Mukhtar scored three goals in an early six-minute span and Nashville beat the 10-man Chicago Fire 5-1 on Saturday night.

JULY 18, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Chicago Fire, down a man, allow Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar to score a hat trick in 6 minutes in a 5-1 loss Hany Mukhtar scored three goals within a six-minute span and Nashville SC beat the 10-man Chicago Fire 5-1 on Saturday night.

JULY 18, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM