JACOB SHAFFELBURG NEWS

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 from Canada Shaffelburg (international duty) is back with the team and is an option moving forward, the club posted.

Impact Shaffelburg is back from his time with Canada after making two substitute appearances. He will likely return to the bench Saturday against Cincinnati as he continues building fitness following his injury. A return to the starting XI could be on the horizon in the coming weeks.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out with NT Shaffelburg has been called up by Canada for the match against Mexico for the CONCACAF Nations League on March 20.

Impact Shaffelburg has played only 15 minutes this season for Nashville after returning from a thigh injury in their last contest and will need to wait a bit to feature more with his club since he will miss Saturday's match against Montreal due to the call-up. He should return in time to face Cincinnati on March 29. Alex Muyl will likely continue starting on the left wing until he returns.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Shaffelburg (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Shaffelburg was expected to be available for Sunday's game after recovering from the thigh issue that sidelined him since the beginning of the season. He returned to training this week and was fit enough to make the bench. While he may not be ready to start, he could feature as a substitute as he remains an important player and likely a regular starter when fit.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union host Nashville following shutout win

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 2-0, the Philadelphia Union host Nashville

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers play Nashville after shutout win

A game after shutting out Austin 1-0, the Portland Timbers visit Nashville

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Back in team training Shaffelburg (thigh) has returned to team training this week and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Portland, coach BJ Callaghan confirmed in a press conference, accord...

Impact Shaffelburg has missed the first games of the season due to a thigh injury but could be an option to face Portland on Saturday after resuming team training this week. This is good news for the club, as he was an important player for the squad last season. If he is not available for Saturday's match, Alex Muyl is likely to start on the left flank again.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Early training Shaffelburg (thigh) is in the early stages of training, according to manager BJ Callaghan.

Impact Shaffelburg is working his way back into training and is in the early stages of his recovery. It's unlikely that he's back for Saturday's trip to RBNY, though he was listed as questionable last week. A more likely return for Shaffelburg would be a March 8 clash with Portland.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against New England Shaffelburg (thigh) is a doubt for Saturday's season opener against New England, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Shaffelburg is listed as doubtful due to a thigh injury and transfer rumors following his strong performances with the Canadian national team. His potential absence could lead to a change in the starting lineup, as he was expected to be one of the starters. If he is unavailable, Alex Muyl is expected to take his place on the left wing.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Shaffelburg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Shaffelburg subbed on in the second half and scored during stoppage time to seal the deal with his second goal in the campaign. The midfielder also logged three assists in 23 appearances (16 starts).

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assists in loss Shaffelburg assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 loss against New York City FC.

Impact Shaffelburg recorded his third assist of the season, which matches his career high. He's been able to retain his place in the lineup after missing some time with injury, recording two starts in the last three games. In that span, the midfielder has totaled four tackles, four interceptions and three chances created.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench Saturday Shaffelburg (lower body) came off the bench and played 28 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss against New England. He finished with two passes, one inaccurate crosses, one tackle and on...

Impact Shaffelburg returned after a three-game absence, but he was unable to make an impact off the bench for a reeling Nashville team. The winger has been a regular starter most of the time he's been available, so he might return to the side Wednesday against DC United.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to questionable Shaffelburg (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Chicago

Impact Shaffelburg upgrades his status to questionable after missing last match with a lower body injury. Teal Burnbury got the start in the attack last match and could see another start if Shaffelburg is ruled out again.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off with knock Shaffelburg was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Orlando with a knock.

Impact Shaffelburg left the match in the 57th minute being replaced by Forster Ajago. Shaffelburg has two weeks to recover ahead of Nashville's next match in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with Nashville Shaffelburg was back in training Monday ahead of Wednesday's clash with Orlando, per MLS Writer Ben Wright.

Impact Shaffelburg was back training with the team following his stint with the Canadian national team at Copa America. He appeared in all six matches, scoring and assisting once while four times. Due to his workload with the national team, the defender could be questionable to start Wednesday, depending on his fitness level.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC's Jacob Shaffelburg ascending for Canada at Copa América | MLSSoccer.com It wasn't supposed to go this way for the three co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA and Mexico out, and Canada – once the straggling li...

JULY 4, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Playing with Canada Shaffleburg was called up by Canada for the 2024 Copa America.

Impact Shaffelburg will be away from Nashville throughout June and for the first week of July at least. He could be sidelined even further if Canada make a dark horse run into the knockout stages of Copa America.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal in win Shaffelburg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Shaffelburg netted his first goal of the campaign Wednesday, scoring in the 29th minute off a Hany Mukhtar assist. This was Shaffelburg's first goal contribution in seven matches. He now has three goal contributions on the season, as he also has two assists.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends eight crosses in draw Shaffelburg generated three shots (two on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Shaffelburg was a regular dangerous threat in the attacking third for Nashville. Even though he didn't find the end product with any consistency, it's worth noting his sole presence complicated the opposing defensive line. Shaffelburg should remain in the lineup while providing a strong floor when Nashville takes on Montreal next Saturday.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple accurate crosses again Shaffelburg logged two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created during Nashville SC's 4-1 win Saturday against CF Montreal.

Impact Despite failing to log an assist across Nashville SC's last three games, Shaffelburg recorded multiple accurate crosses during each matchup. He tallied six of them, to be exact.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high mark in crosses Shaffelburg had one shot (zero on goal), 17 crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Shaffelburg was a constant threat on the wing for Nashville, and his 17 crosses were a season-high by a massive margin. He's averaging a robust 8.8 crosses per game over his last four starts, a span in which he's also recorded two assists.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, two accurate Shaffelburg logged one shot (zero on goal) and seven crosses (two accurate) during Nashville SC's 3-1 loss Saturday at Miami.

Impact While unable to log an assist in three consecutive appearances, Shaffelberg remained active and more efficient on the flank. He recorded more total and accurate crosses Saturday than during any of his previous two games. Across the three-matchup span, Shaffelberg attempted 18 crosses, with four of them being accurate.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Philadelphia Union Shaffelburg assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Shaffelburg set up the headed opener for Sam Surridge in the 42nd minute. Shaffelburg also contributed defensively with an interception and a clearance. He has now assisted in consecutive games and will aim to add to his tally in the upcoming games.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's draw Shaffelburg assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Shaffelburg recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Anibal Godoy's goal eight minutes into first half stoppage time which took the 2-1 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match and he added six crosses (one accurate), one attempted tackle and one interception before being subbed off in the 75th minute for Taylor Washington.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE