Cristian Espinoza - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Quiet outing against former club Espinoza failed to register a shot, sent in two crosses, committed four fouls and suffered one foul in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Espinoza had a quiet outing against his former club. He has 4 goals and 13 assists in MLS play this season, and has been an integral part of Nashville's record-breaking campaign. He'll look to get back on track at Montreal on Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in 4-0 win Espinoza assisted Andy Najar's goal and added two shots (one on target) in Wednesday's win over Sporting Kansas City. He also sent in five crosses (two accurate), took five corners...

Impact Espinoza's corner found Andy Najar for Nashville's third goal in the 29th minute. He also sent in five crosses and created five chances before coming off in the 68th minute with Nashville up 3-0. He is now just one back of the league lead in assists with 14 on the season. He'll continue to play provider on the road against San Jose on Saturday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mukhtar and Nájar each have 1 goal, 1 assist, Nashville beats Sporting KC 4-0

Hany Mukhtar and Andy Nájar each had a goal and an assist, Sam Surridge also scored a goal and Nashville SC beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 for their fourth consecutive win

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Nashville looks for 20th win of season, plays Sporting Kansas City

Nashville looks for its 20th win of the season when it takes on Sporting Kansas City

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Four players score to back rookie Brian Schwake as Nashville rolls to 4-1 victory over Austin

Nashville SC got goals from four different players to back rookie Brian Schwake, ending Austin FC’s eight-match unbeaten streak with a 4-1 victory

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Cleared for Austin clash Espinoza (undisclosed) is available for Nashville SC's MLS clash against Austin FC on Saturday after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.

Impact Espinoza was forced off during the second half of the 2-0 win over Toronto FC due to an undisclosed issue, but his absence from the latest injury report indicates he is cleared to return to action. The playmaker provided an assist for Hany Mukhtar before being replaced by Alex Muyl, bringing his tally to three goal contributions across his last two MLS appearances. Given his importance to Nashville's attack and recent strong form, Espinoza should be in contention to retain his starting role against Austin, barring any late setbacks.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar scores 2 goals, Nashville beats Toronto 2-0

Hany Mukhtar scored two goals, his third multi-goal game this season, and Joe Willis had three saves to help Nashville SC beat Toronto FC 2-0 for its third win in a row

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Assists before forced exit in win Espinoza delivered an assist but was subbed off with an undisclosed issue in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Toronto.

Impact Espinoza headed the ball down to set up Hany Mukhtar in the 16th minute Saturday, notching his third goal contribution in the last two games. However, the playmaker succumbed to a pain in the second half and had to leave his place on the field to Alex Muyl. It remains a question whether Espinoza suffered a minor blow or a more significant muscle issue, which would put his future involvement at risk. He's a key player for Nashville, so they might not take risks if he's not fully fit ahead of the final regular-season stages.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville hosts Toronto on 8-game home winning streak

Nashville hosts Toronto trying to prolong an eight-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in win over Chicago Espinoza took two shots, sent in eight crosses (four accurate), created four chances, took three corners, scored, and assisted in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire.

Impact Espinoza turned in a Man of the Match performance in leading Nashville to a big win over Chicago. The Argentine has been a massive lift for the Nashville SC attack since joining the squad as a free agent in the offseason. Expect Espinoza to continue to be a menace at home against Toronto FC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville takes shutout streak into matchup with Toronto

Nashville heads into a matchup with Toronto after recording two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

12 crosses, assist in win Espinoza sent in 12 crosses (three accurate), took five corners, created three chances, took one shot (off target) and assisted in Saturday's 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati. He also co...

Impact Espinoza delivered an inch-perfect ball for Sam Surridge to head home on the opening goal to log his 11th assist of the season. He has already equaled his assist output from 2025, and he is three away from his career high of 14. Look for Espinoza to continue to create on the road against 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

Assists on match winner Espinoza took zero shots, sent in five crosses (two accurate), took four corners, created two chances, and assisted on the match winner in 28 minutes off in the bench in Wednesday'...

Impact Espinoza deputized off the bench due to schedule congestion, and he wasted little time helping Nashville collect the full three points on the road. He now has an assist in each of his last three appearances and will look to keep it going at home against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville plays the Columbus Crew after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 1-0, Nashville faces the Columbus Crew

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Maxwell Woledzi, Brian Schwake keep Nashville rolling with 1-0 victory over Red Bulls

Defender Maxwell Woledzi scored two minutes into second-half stoppage time and MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

New York Red Bulls take on Nashville in non-conference play

The New York Red Bulls and Nashville square off in a non-conference matchup

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

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 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fully fit, scores brace Espinoza (lower body) is fully back fit and played one half and scored twice in Sunday's 4-1 Leagues Cup win over San Luis, according to the club.

Impact Espinoza had been dealing with a lower body injury that raised concern given his role as one of Nashville's primary creative forces, so this two goal performance in a half of action is a strong confirmation that he has fully recovered. His return is a significant boost for Nashville's attack heading into the rest of Leagues Cup play.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United takes on Nashville in non-conference action

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JULY 31 • Associated Press

Nashville takes shutout streak into matchup against Orlando City

Nashville heads into a matchup against Orlando City after putting together two straight shutout wins

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Nashville brings home winning streak into matchup with CF Montreal

Nashville hosts CF Montreal looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Could miss out Friday Espinoza is listed as questionable for Friday's match against Atlanta due to a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Espinoza is dealing with a lower-body concern, and his questionable status is one of the more impactful on the entire Friday report, given his role as one of Nashville's primary creative forces. He's a player with real fantasy value when healthy and in the lineup, and losing him on top of Yazbek's absence would meaningfully affect Nashville's attacking output. If he were to miss out, Shak Mohammed or Ahmed Qasem would be possible replacements.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on opener in win Espinoza took one shot (off target), sent in three crosses, took three corners, created three chances, and assisted on the opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over New York City FC.

Impact Espinoza heads into the World Cup break tied for second in assists, just one behind the league lead. He has been a welcome offseason boost to the Nashville SC attack, tallying three goals and eight assists across 14 appearances in 2026. Nashville resumes league play at home against Atlanta United on Friday, July 17.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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