RANDALL LEAL NEWS

Pair of assists Randall Leal assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Leal provided a primary and secondary assist during Saturday's win, moving him to four total on the season. The midfielder is just making his way back from a long-term ankle injury but seemed to move just fine during his 62 minutes on the pitch. Leal should be right back in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Portland.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United hosts Nashville in non-conference play

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JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville hosts Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference play

Nashville and Sporting Kansas City meet in a conference matchup

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play at weekend Leal (ankle) will be available for selection in Sunday's clash against Sporting KC, Nashville manager Gary Smith said Friday.

Impact Leal has missed his side's last five MLS games with an ankle injury, but he returned to training this week and Smith says it's now a question of how many minutes he will be able to play Sunday, and whether he is fit enough to start yet.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Leal (ankle) returned to training with Nashville SC this week, and he posted a video of him on the pitch on his Instagram story Thursday ahead of Sunday's match against SKC.

Impact Leal has been out since early May when he suffered an ankle injury against RSL, but he's back with the squad now and could even be available against Kansas City at the weekend. He will want to break back into the starting lineup in midfield once he's fully fit again.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mukhtar and Nashville host the San Jose Earthquakes

Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearing return to squad Leal (ankle) will miss Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes but is expected to be ready soon afterward manager Gary Smith told reporters.

Impact Leal has missed his side's last four MLS games with an ankle injury he suffered in early May but it seems he will be targeting a return to the pitch in midfield by the end of June. Considering he started all 10 of his appearances before getting hurt, Leal should retake his place in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids host Nashville after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 1-0, the Colorado Rapids host Nashville

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado Rapids take home losing streak into matchup against Nashville

The Colorado Rapids take on Nashville looking to end a three-game home slide

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United takes road losing streak into matchup with Nashville

Atlanta United visits Nashville aiming to end a three-game road losing streak

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Houston Leal (ankle) will miss Saturday's clash against the Dynamo, Drake Hills of the Tennessean reports.

Impact Leal suffered an ankle injury in last weekend's win over RSL and he has now been ruled out for Saturday's game. His injury isn't expected to be a long term one, but he may have to miss a few games while he recovers.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against RSL Leal was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's victory against Real Salt Lake after suffering an ankle injury. He took three shots and created a chance in the match before being taken...

Impact Leal was dangerous in the first half of Sunday's game but his day was cut short due to an ankle sprain. Nashville manager Gary Smith said after the game he doesn't think the injury is especially serious, but he will be questionable for next weekend's clash against the Dynamo. Ake Arnaud Loba replaced him against Salt Lake and either he or Brian Anunga could start in midfield in his place if necessary.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty against Philadelphia Leal took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Union.

Impact Leal bagged the equalizer late on from the spot on Sunday in his side's first game at the new GEODIS Park. It was Leal's first goal of the season, and he'll want to have a similar impact next weekend against Real Salt Lake.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville earns 1-1 draw with Philadelphia in grand opening

Randall Leal scored on a penalty kick in the 85th minute and Nashville SC opened GEODIS Park and gained a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union in MLS action

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes shot against Los Angeles Leal took a shot on target and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Galaxy. He also made two blocks, two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Leal played a more defensive role in midfield than usual on Saturday, and he will be disappointed to have conceded Dejan Joveljic's late winner. Next weekend he will face the Union, which sit atop the Eastern Conference through eight matches this season.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Leal took five shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match, and he created th...

Impact Leal set up Dave Romney's headed equalizer against Kansas City with a cross for his second assist of the season. He will be ready for next weekend's clash against bottom-of-the-table San Jose, which have conceded 15 goals in just six MLS matches.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leal, Suárez dropped from Costa Rica roster for qualifiers

Midfielders Randall Leal and Aarón Suárez were dropped along with defender Ricardo Blanco from Costa Rica’s final three World Cup qualifiers

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes one clearance at Dallas Leal made one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Dallas.

Impact Leal had a disappointing performance, logging no offensive stats before subbing off in the 80th minute. The midfielder also picked up his first yellow card of the season. They will now visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches in five crosses Leal had four shots (none on goal), five crosses, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday.

Impact In an attempt to push this match out of Minnesota's reach, Leal did everything he could to find another goal. Unfortunately, the midfielder's efforts didn't come to fruition, but as an aggressive crosser, he may find more luck in the next match against FC Dallas.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Seattle Leal provided an assist, created one scoring chance and put in four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Leal found Anibal Godoy in the 80th minute to give Nashville all three points in the season-opening match. Leal will remain a key contributor as long as he can stay heathy after scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in 33 matches last season. Expect him in the lineup for Saturday's trip to Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville begins life in the West with 1-0 win over Sounders

Aníbal Godoy scored his seventh career MLS goal in the 80th minute to give Western Conference newcomer Nashville SC a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders in the season opener for bot...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots against Philadelphia Leal took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in last weekend's 1-1 (2-0 after penalties) defeat against the Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals. He also won tw...

Impact Leal and Nashville got bounced in the conference semifinals, but he finishes the season as the team's third-highest scorer and second-highest assister, with eight and seven respectively in 33 MLS appearances (27 starts) from midfield.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York visits Nashville SC in conference matchup

Nashville SC hosts the New York Red Bulls in conference play

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against Orlando Leal took three shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Leal grabbed his seventh assist of the season by setting up Hany Mukhtar's equalizer on Sunday, and he will be looking for more -- unless he's rested -- in next weekend's Decision Day clash against the Red Bulls.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC plays Orlando City SC after Leal's 2-goal game

Nashville SC plays Orlando City SC after Randall Leal totaled two goals against FC Cincinnati

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS