Cristian Espinoza - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Nashville takes shutout streak into matchup with Toronto

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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

WATCH: Cristian Espinoza's brace leads Nashville SC vs. Atlético San Luis | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

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

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

Mukhtar and Nashville host New York City FC

Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville into a matchup with New York City FC after a three-goal performance against Los Angeles FC

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Quiet outing in win Espinoza took one shot on target, sent in seven crosses, took two corners, and created one chance in Sunday's 3-2 win over LAFC.

Impact Espinoza was unable to impact the scoresheet, but he was still involved going forward, whipping in crosses from the right flank throughout the contest. Nashville's key offseason acquisition has three goals and seven assists on the campaign, and he'll look to add to that in Saturday's home fixture with NYCFC.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in win Espinoza took zero shots, sent in six crosses, took three corners, created four chances, and assisted twice in Wednesday's 3-0 win over New England.

Impact Espinoza is now tied for second in MLS with seven assists on the season, sitting just one back of Saturday's opposition Son Heung-Min. He's been a key offseason addition, and he'll look to keep it rolling at home against LAFC on Saturday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Acosta scores twice with assists from Espinoza as Nashville beats Revolution 3-0 behind Schwake

Bryan Acosta found the net for the first time since 2019, scoring in each half with assists from Cristian Espinoza, to lead Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over New England behind ro...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Whips in 11 crosses in draw Espinoza took three shots (two on goal), sent in 11 crosses, took five crosses, and created three chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw with D.C. United.

Impact Espinoza was active in the attack but was unable to make an impact on the scoresheet. With Sam Surridge continuing to miss time, Nashville will need Espinoza to shoulder more of the attacking load in the upcoming matches. Up next is a clash between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference when Nashville visits the New England Revolution on Wednesday.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 10 • FOX SPORTS

Lively off bench in draw Espinoza took one shot (off target), sent in four crosses, and created three chances in 28 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Philadelphia.

Impact Espinoza featured off the bench ahead of Tuesday's second leg Concacaf Champions Cup clash at Tigres. Despite the limited minutes, he was lively in the attack and created multiple scoring opporunities. Nashville returns to league play in a favorable home matchup with D.C. United on Saturday.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Espinoza sent in seven crosses, created four chances, took five corners, scored a goal, and assisted in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Espinoza is up to three goals and four assists through the first eight games of the season, highlighting his attacking impact since joining Nashville in the offseason. Expect the Argentine to continue to be a force on the right wing against Charlotte FC on Saturday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

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

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