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Takes four shots against San Jose Sapong took four shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Sapong came into Saturday's game with three goals and two assists in his five prior MLS appearances, but he wasn't able to find a breakthrough against San Jose. Next weekend he will face bottom-of-the-Western Conference Sporting KC, which have conceded 26 times in 15 matches this season.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After extended weather delay, Nashville SC and Atlanta United draw, 2-2

MAY 31, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Scores in win over Colorado Sapong scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Sapong found the back of the net for the second consecutive match, this time slotting the ball into the empty net to open the scoring for Nashville with just eight minutes into the match. With three goals and two assists over his last five starts, the forward will try to keep it up during Jun. 11 home clash against San Jose.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atlanta United Sapong scored a goal in a 2-2 stalemate against Atlanta United on Saturday.

Impact Sapong had a great outing for the hosts. The 33-year-old scored the team's first goal in the match which was his fourth in the league campaign. That's not it as Sapong also provided an assist for the team's second goal.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Sapong recorded one assist from one chance created and put one shot off target during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Sapong now has two assists to go with three goals scored this season. He's keeping on his career pace to be a double digit goalscorer, but that's not as valuable if he's not also contributing with regular numbers elsewhere. Still, he'll next face Atlanta United, which have conceded 16 goals in 11 matches.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Sapong took three shots in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Dynamo.

Impact Sapong was active on Saturday, but he wasn't accurate enough with his shooting to salvage a point for his side against 10-man Houston. Still, he has six shots and three chances created across his last two games, and on Wednesday he will face CF Montreal, which have conceded 19 goals in 11 matches this season.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Romney, CJ Sapong talk scoring goals in first win at Geodis Park Nashville SC center back Dave Romney and center forward CJ Sapong scored to seal Nashville's first victory at its new stadium Geodis Park.

MAY 11, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Scores goal against RSL Sapong scored a goal and created three chances in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance in the match, and he took three shots overall.

Impact Sapong sealed Sunday's win for his side with a stoppage time strike for his third goal of the season. He will want to have a similar performance next weekend against the Dynamo, which have conceded 13 times in 10 MLS matches.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against San Jose Sapong took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Earthquakes.

Impact Sapong set up Hany Mukhtar's second goal on Saturday for his first assist of the season, and his second direct goal involvement in his last two games. He'll want to be similarly effective next weekend against the Galaxy, which have conceded six times in seven MLS matches.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Kansas City Sapong scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and he took four shot...

Impact Sapong netted the winner Saturday with his second goal of the season. He will be looking for more next weekend against the last-placed Earthquakes, which have conceded a league-high 15 times in six MLS matches.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in loss Sapong took one off-target shot and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Dallas.

Impact Sapong had a pretty quiet outing during their road loss, taking only one shot before subbing off in the 66th minute. The forward also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look for better luck at Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores early goal Sapong had one goal on one shot, one block, one interception, one tackle, two fouls and created two chances in the 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday.

Impact Coming out hungry, Sapong managed to net in the 5th minute thanks to the assist from Hany Mukhtar. This was the forward's first goal of the season, but he is often a threat on offense. Perhaps he can add a second in the next match against FC Dallas.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong converts penalty for Union | 2017 MLS Highlights

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

C.J. Sapong gets Chicago Fire on board early as they cruise to 2-1 win over DC United

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Quiet in playoff loss Sapong made two clearances in last weekend's 1-1 (2-0 after penalties) defeat against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Impact Sapong wasn't too effective against the Union, but he finishes the season as Nashville's second-highest scorer with 12 goals and five assists in 35 MLS appearances (29 starts).

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Sapong took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 Round One victory against Orlando City. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Sapong set up Hany Mukhtar's game winner on Tuesday for his fifth assist of the season. He has only found the net himself in one game from his last 10 -- a brace against Cincinnati on Oct. 27 -- and he will want to end that dry spell against Philadelphia, the second-best defense in the Eastern Conference, in Sunday's conference semifinal.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With hustle and motivation, CJ Sapong strives to leave lasting imprint on Nashville SC After 10 previous years in Major League Soccer, here's why CJ Sapong feels his impact on Nashville SC is greater than his previous stops.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Takes two shots in draw Sapong took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Sapong was solid on both sides of the ball as his side settled to split the points with Orlando on Sunday. He will want to end the regular season on a high against the Red Bulls, as he looks to add to his 13 goals next weekend.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Cincinnati Sapong scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sapong scored the equalizer and then added another one during stoppage time as his side came from behind to win and clinch a playoff spot on Wednesday. He is up to 12 MLS goals on the season now, which is within touching distance of his personal best of 16 he scored with Philadelphia back in 2017. His final two regular season games are against Orlando (which have conceded 47 goals) and the Red Bulls (32 goals).

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: C.J. Sapong, Nashville SC - 92nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: C.J. Sapong, Nashville SC - 71st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Shut down in draw Sapong shot twice off target during Wednesday's one-all draw with Columbus.

Impact Sapong was completely shut down by the Columbus defense, and ended up without a shot on goal. The forward was a complete non-factor in the match and was taken off before 68 minutes. Sapong has questionable fantasy value next time out, away to Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot at DC Sapong took one off-target shot, created one chance and made one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw at DC United.

Impact Sapong couldn't do much during the match and had a quiet outing. The forward has 10 goals and four assists in 28 appearances (23 starts). He will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Columbus on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against New York City Sapong took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against NYCFC.

Impact Sapong wasn't threatening enough Sunday and his side settled for a scoreless draw heading into the international window. On Oct. 16 he faces a dangerous but porous D.C. United that has conceded 41 goals in 28 matches this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rested due to field conditions Sapong (rest) was held out of Sunday's game due to the field condition, according to manager Gary Smith.

Impact Sapong was held out due to a combination of non-injury related issues, including rest and the field, which had just been played on by the Chicago Bears the night before. The state of the field was objectively poor, so it's probably good that Sapong was held out, he is fully fit and should be a 100% go for Wednesday's clash with Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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After extended weather delay, Nashville SC and Atlanta United draw, 2-2

C.J. Sapong converts penalty for Union | 2017 MLS Highlights

C.J. Sapong gets Chicago Fire on board early as they cruise to 2-1 win over DC United