RANDALL LEAL NEWS

Assists as substitute Randall Leal assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Leal subbed on in the 83rd minute and created Sam Surridge's goal four minutes later with his first assist in the campaign. That was only his fourth appearance in 2024, all off bench. The midfielder dealt with a long hip injury and will now look to be back in full shape next year.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for first time since March Leal (hip) played 11 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England. He recorded one shot off target and made three passes.

Impact Leal barely made an impact in the game, but the fact that he was healthy enough to step on the pitch is huge. The explosive winger has been derailed by injuries this season and this was just his second appearance of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Availability uncertain for Saturday Leal (hip) is back in full training but his availability to face Atlanta United on Saturday remains uncertain, Ben Wright of MLSSoccer.com reports.

Impact Leal has had an injury-riddled campaign and has been limited to just one appearance off the bench and five minutes in the whole year. His presence should give Nashville a boost in the final third, but he won't carry a lot of fantasy upside unless he can find a way to secure a regular starting spot while staying healthy.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in training Leal (hip) was able to train fully ahead of July 13 trip to D.C United, per MLS writer Ben Wright.

Impact Leal has been out of action since April with a major hip injury, resulting in a three months absence. It was a good sign to see the midfielder back on the training pitch, with an extra week of practice before the next MLS match for the team.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Wednesday Leal (hip) is out for Wednesday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Leal is still struggling to overcome his consistent injury problems, as he is out yet again. With no timetable in place for a return, it is a bit difficult to predict when he may be back on the field again. Once he is fit, he will hope to reclaim the starting spot he held at the end of the last campaign.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Leal (hip) is questionable for Saturday's clash with San Jose, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Leal made his debut last time out, coming off the bench for five minutes after struggling with a hamstring injury. He's now back on the injury list, this time with a hip issue. The hope will be this is a minor problem, but after missing pre-season there's some concerns this could prove to be another longer-term issue for Leal.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Leal (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Miami, according to manager Gary Smith, per Ben Wright of Backheeled.

Impact Leal could be making his return a week sooner than expected, as he is now an option after appearing to recover from his hamstring issue. He has yet to make his season debut this season but will hope to earn the starting role he held with the club over the past four seasons back in the coming weeks now that he is fit.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring injury Leal picked up an apparent hamstring injury while on camp with the Costa Rica national team and has returned to Nashville for further assessments, Ben Wright of MLSSoccer.com repor...

Impact Leal has struggled with fitness and injuries for the better part of the last two seasons, and this is just the latest setback for the explosive winger. Muscular injuries tend to be tricky, and if Nashville decide to be cautious with Leal given his injury history, then he might be at risk of missing the season opener against the Red Bulls on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once more Leal (leg) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with Orlando, according to the Nashville injury report.

Impact Leal was questionable for the first leg but didn't play and is now questionable once more. The midfielder being absent saw Alex Muyl slot into the starting XI last time out. If Leal can't go Tuesday than it is Muyl who stands to gain another start.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Leal (lower body) is questionable for Monday's playoff trip to Orlando City.

Impact Leal has been training individually as he could be a late call for Monday. He had started the last five matches in a row, recording nine crosses (four accurate) and five tackles in that span. If the midfielder has sit out, then a formation change to a 3-4-1-2 is likely with Shaq Moore moving to right midfield and Lukas MacNaughton could move into center back to play alongside Jack Maher and Walker Zimmerman.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training alone Leal (leg) took part in individual training Friday, Ben Wright reports.

Impact Leal came off after just 32 minutes on decision day and is training individually ahead of Monday's clash with Orlando. It's not clear if Leal will be able to go in the first leg, though the fact he's training in any capacity gives him a good chance to get back on the pitch at some point during the series.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Leal was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Leal made it 32 minutes before being replaced by Fafa Picault due to injury. The nature of the injury is unclear but if it proves to be serious Leal could be a doubt for some, or all, of the postseason. Leal finishes the 2023 regular season with three goals and no assists on a career-low 21 appearances (15 starts) and just 1,119 minutes.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Wednesday Leal (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Sporting KC.

Impact Leal is not fit to start and play the entire match, but he could be an option off the bench if things get tricky, as his pace and skill in the final third could open up any defense in the league. Fafa Picault and Alex Muyl will lead the attacking line while Hany Mukhtar will be deployed in his regular AM role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Leal (lower body) is a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Kansas City, Daniel Sperry reports.

Impact Leal is questionable for Wednesday's trip after returning from a lower body injury Saturday. The midfielder has played consistent minutes of late but very rarely plays past the hour mark and even more rarely plays the full 90.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Leal (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Leal was a surprise addition to the injury report but is back on the pitch immediately. It's a good sign that the injury was minor, though there is a possibility that Leal isn't fit enough to go the full 90 Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Leal (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's match against Charlotte FC, per MLS writer Ben Wright.

Impact Leal has been getting opportunities to start the last few months, totaling eight starts in his last nine league matches. In that span, he's totaled two goals on 25 crosses (four accurate). If he is not fit to play, Jacob Shaffelburg could get the start at right midfield on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 11 crosses Leal had two shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Chicago Fire.

Impact Leal was Nashville SC's best player in terms of threatening the Fire defense. But like in two of the Nashville team's last three games, it failed to score a goal Sunday. The other game had Leal scoring twice during a 2-0 win.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leal and Nashville visit the Chicago Fire

Randall Leal leads Nashville into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against D.C

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags brace in 2-0 win Leal scored two goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Leal was in fine form on Saturday, notching his first two goals since reentering the starting lineup four games ago. He should continue to be a primary attacking threat for Nashville, and Leal has a good road matchup at Chicago in his next fixture.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC's Randall Leal named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com For the third time in the 2023 MLS season, a Nashville SC player has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire. Na...

JULY 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Randall Leal's first-half brace propels Nashville past D.C United Randall Leal recorded a first-half brace, then Nashville SC buckled down defensively after going a man down in the 64th minute to hold off D...

JULY 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Randall Leal's first-half brace propels Nashville past D.C United Randall Leal recorded a first-half brace, then Nashville SC buckled down defensively after going a man down in the 64th minute to hold off D...

JULY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal off bench Leal subbed into Saturday's match against Toronto FC in the 58th minute, scoring a goal, creating a chance and winning one of one tackles in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Leal salvaged a draw for his side with a long-distance strike on Saturday, his first goal of the season. He's yet to start in MLS since suffering a hamstring injury on the opening day of the campaign, but he might crack the XI against St. Louis next weekend while a few teammates are away on international duty.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE