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Evander and Cincinnati visit Nashville

Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Nashville after scoring two goals against Atlanta United

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Back in training with Nashville Najar (international duty) is back with the team and is an option moving forward, the club posted.

Impact Najar is back from his time with Honduras after playing both games against Bermuda and providing one assist in the second match. He will likely return directly to the starting XI on Saturday against Cincinnati after starting every game this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will represent Honduras Najar has been called up by Honduras for both matches against Bermuda in the Gold Cup qualifications on March 21 and March 25, respectively.

Impact Najar has started all four league games this season for Nashville scoring one goal and creating five chances in that span but will miss Saturday's match against Montreal due to the call-up. He should return in time to face Cincinnati on March 29. His absence will force a change in the starting XI with Alex Muyl likely starting in his place as the right-back for that game.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in 2-0 win Najar scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Portland Timbers.

Impact Najar opened the scoring for Nashville in their 2-0 win. He was fed through by Edvard Sandvik Tagseth and was able to drive the ball low and hard through the goalkeeper, who could have done better. The full-back attempted four shots in total for the game and created two chances. This was his first MLS goal since 2021 since his opening year for D.C United.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Najar and Qasem each score a goal as Nashville beats Timbers 2-0

Andy Najar opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, Ahmed Qasem scored his first career MLS goal and Nashville SC beat the Portland Timbers 2-0

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Transfers to Nashville Najar has signed with Nashville from CD Olimpia, according to his new club.

Impact Najar is heading to Nashville from Honduras first division side Olimpia, signing on a one-year contract with an option for the 2026 season. The 31-year-old is an effective player on the right flank, holding a solid resume that has seen the player serve in Europe, South America and North America. He is likely to see time immediately, although a rotational spot is most likely to begin.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar won't return to D.C. United as Ally Mackay begins to reshape roster United did not exercise the option on Najar’s contract and doesn’t have plans to offer a new deal, people familiar with the situation said....

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Available off bench Wednesday Najar (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Atlanta United.

Impact Najar will be an option off the bench, but since he's just coming off an injury, he will have to wait for an opportunity as a sub. Ruan will get the nod on the right side of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Najar (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Atlanta, according to the D.C. United injury report.

Impact Najar made it back on the bench Saturday but isn't fully over his thigh issue. It's not a major problem but if Najar isn't deemed fully fit then it would likely be Ruan who continues in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Najar (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Najar returns to the bench Saturday after earning a questionable tag. With Najar not deemed fit enough to start it's Ruan who continues in his place at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Najar (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the D.C. United injury report.

Impact Najar isn't expected to play, per Steven Goff, though it seems the team is leaving that door slightly ajar. The defender suffered a calf strain with Honduras and will likely be on the sideline as Ruan continues in the starting role at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss out Saturday Najar (strain) is doubtful against Charlotte FC on Saturday after picking up a muscular injury with Honduras, per Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact Najar has missed two of the club's last three contests, in part due to his international commitments. Still, the defender has featured in 10 of his 16 outings for the club this season and would have been in contention if not for his muscular injury. Without Najar in the squad, Ruan figures to continue filling the right-back role.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linking with Honduras Najar will serve time with the Honduran national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be available for Saturday's clash against San Jose.

Impact Najar has started five times in the last eight matches for the team, totaling 10 interceptions and eight clearances in that span. While he is away with the Honduran national team, Chris Durkin will likely get the start at either right back or right midfield against San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in start Najar made a clearance, an interception and took two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Najar played well on both sides of the ball Saturday in what was his first start since recovering from a minor thigh injury he suffered in early June. He's taken multiple shots in three of his last five league appearances from the right wing in the last month.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Najar (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Najar is on the bench Saturday after making his off the injury report earlier in the week. The defender wasn't ready for a full return to the starting XI but could be an option for a cameo off the bench.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Najar (hamstring) is no longer listed in D.C.'s availability report heading into Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Najar missed last weekend's loss to Atlanta with a hamstring injury he suffered in a club friendly a few days prior, but he seems to have recovered and would likely take back over from Jacob Greene in the XI if he's fit enough to start against RSL on Saturday.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Najar (thigh) is listed as questionable on the D.C. injury report for Saturday's trip to Atlanta.

Impact Najar is questionable after picking up a thigh injury during a Wednesday friendly. The defender would be replaced by Chris Durkin if he's unable to go against Atlanta. Najar has already had two stints on the sideline in 2023 due to various injuries.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hamstring in friendly Najar was subbed out of Wednesday's club friendly against Club Necaxa in the 61st minute after suffering a hamstring injury. The Washington Post's Steven Goff reports that he will...

Impact Najar had just returned from a calf issue in late May and has been limited to just five MLS starts all season due to various injuries, so he will be upset about this latest setback in a meaningless friendly on Wednesday. Chris Durkin would be likely to replace him at right wing-back this weekend if necessary.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Najar took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami.

Impact Najar has returned to the XI at right wing-back after recovering from a calf injury he suffered in early May, and he's now taken exactly three shots in two of his first three appearances back from injury.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Najar subbed into Saturday's match against Toronto FC at halftime, taking three shots and creating a chance in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Najar made his first appearance in almost a month on Saturday after recovering from a calf injury, and he was very active from right wing-back upon his introduction for the second half.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Najar is available on the bench for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Najar has not stepped foot on the pitch since April 29 with a calf injury. He's made three starts in five appearances, missing eight games already due to injury.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Najar (calf) has been taken off D.C.'s injury report and will be able to feature against Toronto FC this weekend, D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post...

Impact Najar has been limited to just one league start since early March as he's worked his way through a few injuries in the meantime, but he might be fit enough to return to action Saturday against Toronto. Chris Durkin has taken over D.C.'s right wing-back position recently while Najar and Ruan (thigh) have been injured.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return yet Najar (calf) will remain unavailable for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, but D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post Friday that he's aiming to be fi...

Impact Najar is set to miss a fourth straight league match this weekend with a calf injury he suffered just before the Cincinnati game in early May, but he has a chance to be available against Toronto next weekend. With Ruan (thigh) also out for Saturday, Chris Durkin could start at right wing-back to face Los Angeles.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Najar (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Najar picked up a knock during warm up against Cincinnati and is now out for another match. The defender will likely be replaced in the starting XI by Ruan, who replaced him against Cincinnati on the right flank.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock in warm up Najar (undisclosed) picked up a knock and was replaced in the starting XI before Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Najar was originally set for another start but a warm up knock saw him sidelined in favor of the returning Ruan. Najar was making his second straight start, but could compete for minutes even if the injury proves to be minor now that Ruan is fit once more.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Evander and Cincinnati visit Nashville

Najar and Qasem each score a goal as Nashville beats Timbers 2-0