Ahmed Qasem - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Misses first friendly Qasem is not with Iraq for their first friendly during the international break, according to Valair Shabilla of 615 Soccer.

Impact Qasem was expected to be off with Iraq for the international break, but has yet to arrive with the team, as the midfielder is not in the squad for their first friendly. It is unknown if this is due to travel, an injury or if he is remaining with Nashville for another match before departing. That said, it would be a minor addition if he remains with Nashville for another game, mainly serving as depth.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Iraq Qasem has been called up by Iraq for international matches between Sept. 23 and Sept. 29 and will miss the Sept. 26 MLS match against Toronto FC.

Impact Qasem will be unavailable against Toronto due to international duty, though his absence should have limited impact on the regular starting XI. The midfielder has primarily operated in a rotational role this season and was unused in each of the last two matches, recording two goals and one assist across 22 MLS appearances, including 11 starts. Qasem is expected to return in time for the Oct. 10 match against Austin FC.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ices game with goal Qasem took two shots and scored a goal in one minute of action off the bench in Saturday's 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Qasem iced the game after entering the match in stoppage time, notching his second goal of the season. He has only logged 21 minutes across the last four matches, and should continue to deputize as a sub with the recent addition of Elias Saad. Up next is a road tilt with NYCFC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville beats Cincinnati 4-0, continues best start in MLS history

Sam Surridge scored his 13th goal this season and added an assist, Hany Mukhtar also had a goal and an assist, and Nashville SC beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 for its fourth consecutive wi...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Available as substitute Saturday Qasem (undisclosed) is on the bench Saturday against Inter Miami.

Impact Qasem is coming off scoring his second goal of the season during a Leagues Cup clash with Monterrey. However, he also finished that match with some discomfort, so his playing time will be managed in the resumption of league activity. He's likely to remain in contention with Elias Saad and Cristian Espinoza on the wings, looking to create and finish opportunities for one of the strongest sides in the competition.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville hosts Inter Miami on 4-game home winning streak

Nashville hosts Inter Miami trying to continue a four-game home winning streak

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Forced off with assistance Qasem (undisclosed) was forced off with assistance in the 83rd minute of Wednesday's 2-1 Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey, a game in which he scored one goal for Nashville, according...

Impact Qasem scored one goal during the clash before needing help to leave the field, raising some concern about the nature of the issue. Further clarity on the severity should emerge in the coming days and his status for the club's next game against Inter Miami on August 15 will be worth monitoring as the situation develops.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 16-minute start Qasem logged 16 minutes during Iraq's 5-0 loss Friday against Senegal.

Impact Iraq wasted little time pulling players early, which not only includes goalkeeper Ahmed Basil but also the MLS mainstay in Qasem. In the World Cup, he created one cross and attempted a chance, which is not much. Qasem's focus shifts back to the MLS, where he regularly started out wide for Nashville SC before his WC call-up earlier during June.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in defeat Qasem registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 loss to France.

Impact Qasem replaced Ali Jasim in the starting XI for Monday's clash but didn't really find a good chance to threaten the opposition. Furthermore, the Nashville winger won only three of his eight duels over his 90 minutes on the pitch. He'll remain in contention for playing time and might offer some creative value if he plays in the next matchup against Senegal.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iraq vs. Norway: How to watch, stream World Cup Group I match | MLSSoccer.com Nashville SC forward Ahmed Qasem and Iraq make their 2026 FIFA World Cup debut on Tuesday against Group I foe Norway.

JUNE 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC's Ahmed Qasem makes Iraq's 2026 World Cup roster | MLSSoccer.com Nashville SC forward Ahmed Qasem has made Iraq's final 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

JUNE 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ahmed Qasem: World Cup profile | Nashville SC & Iraq forward | MLSSoccer.com Meet Ahmed Qasem.

JUNE 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC's Ahmed Qasem makes Iraq's 2026 World Cup roster | MLSSoccer.com Nashville SC forward Ahmed Qasem has made Iraq's final 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

JUNE 1 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Maxwell Woledzi scores his 1st MLS goal, Nashville beats NYCFC 2-1 for 3rd straight win

Maxwell Woledzi scored his first MLS goal, Jeisson Palacios added his first goal this season, and MLS-leading Nashville SC beat New York City FC 2-1 to extend its unbeaten streak t...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

World Cup-bound Iraq gets FIFA approval for 2 new players from clubs in US and Scotland

World Cup-bound Iraq has two new players for possible selection

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Nashville SC's Ahmed Qasem wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com In a photo finish, Nashville SC forward Ahmed Qasem took home AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchday 10, securing 33.7% of the fan vo...

APRIL 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

How to live stream Nashville vs Tigres UANL: CONCACAF Champions Cup, TV channel Nashville SC and Tigres UANL meet Tuesday in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, with a place in the continental final...

APRIL 28 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Surridge ties MLS-goal lead, Mukhtar and Qasem score as Nashville SC beats Charlotte FC 4-2

Sam Surridge scored two goals, Hany Mukhtar and Ahmed Qasem each added a goal, and Nashville SC beat Charlotte FC 4-2

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Cristian Espinoza, Brian Schwake keep Nashville rolling with 2-0 victory over Atlanta United

Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist and Nashville SC shut out Atlanta United 2-0 behind rookie Brian Schwake

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Hany Mukhtar scores 25,000th goal in MLS history to lead Nashville to 1-0 victory over Crew

Hany Mukhtar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time — the 25,000th goal in MLS history — and Brian Schwake earned his second clean sheet in his fourth MLS start as Nash...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Starts in friendly Qasem (knee) started in a preseason friendly match against Colorado on Friday.

Impact Qasem started 12 of 29 appearances in the 2025 MLS season and figures to be a depth piece in midfield once again if he stays healthy.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Qasem (knee) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Miami, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Qasem is on the injury report for game three of the first round due to an knee injury. The midfielder was questionable for the second game in the series as well, and played 11 minutes. It's unclear if his presence on the injury report is a new issue, or just another thing he's been struggling with. Either way, Qasem hasn't started since July and isn't a major piece of the first XI.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time from bench Qasem (ankle) appeared for 11 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 over Miami.

Impact Qasem was back from his injury this weekend, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench after five games missed due to the injury. He would earn time late into the game, notching 11 minutes of play to test his legs. He has only started in 12 of his 29 appearances this season and should maintain a rotational role throughout the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami looks for 20th win of season, takes on Nashville

Inter Miami looks for its 20th win of the season when it takes on Nashville

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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