JACOB SHAFFELBURG NEWS

Returns to Nashville Shaffelburg (international duty) is an option for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Shaffelburg is back in the US following his time with the Canadian national team. This leaves him as an option against Columbus, where he will most likely lineup on the bench, having started in only one of his four appearances this campaign.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Canada Shaffelburg was called up by Canada and will miss Saturday's trip to LAFC.

Impact Shaffelburg opened the season in the starting XI but hasn't returned to that role since. Still he's appeared off the bench in every single match and should leave some gap on the wing in the depth chart. Shaffelburg should return to a similar role in the team when he's back from international duty.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Concacaf Champions Cup: Messi, Suárez stun Nashville; Vázquez nets winner in Cincinnati return

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MARCH 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Back in starting XI Shaffelburg is starting for Monday's trip to Orlando after appearing off the bench during a 1-0 loss to RBNY.

Impact Shaffelburg was questionable for decision day due to a lower-body injury but is now back in the starting XI. The winger had the extra week to recover fully and should be a full go for the opening match of the playoffs. Shaffelburg finished the regular season with three goals and one assist, on 30 shots (nine on goal)

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Shaffelburg is questionable for Saturday's match against the Red Bulls due to a lower body injury.

Impact Shaffelburg left the game against New England last week due to an injury, and his presence in the regular-season finale is in serious doubt. Nashville has decent depth in his position, however, so it remains to be seen if the speedy winger will be available, or if Nashville will choose to rest him for the upcoming playoff run and start Taylor Washington against the Red Bulls.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Shaffelburg was forced off with an apparent injury in the first half of Saturday's clash with New Englnad.

Impact Shaffelburg made it 42 minutes into Saturday's match before going down with an injury. The fact he was unable to make it the final three minutes into halftime isn't a great sign. He has one chance to return in the regular season, an Oct. 21 clash with RBNY.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in draw Shaffelburg contributed four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville.

Impact Shaffelburg didn't do a whole lot in his 59 minutes of play, contributing only four crosses. Shaffelburg hasn't been anything more than a rotational player for Nashville, appearing as a starter only 13 times. He has three goals through his 23 appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench in Leagues Cup Shaffelburg (strain) came off the bench in Saturday's loss against Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final.

Impact Shaffelburg was pictured in training before the match, and his return to action gives Nashville another weapon in the final third, as he can operate both as a winger and also in a central role. He should be available for selection when Nashville resumes its MLS campaign against Atlanta United on Aug. 26.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Friday Shaffelburg (strain) was spotted in training Friday and could be an option for the Leagues Cup final against Inter Miami on Saturday, Ben Wright of MLS.com reports.

Impact The Canada international was taken off during the first half of Tuesday's matchup against Monterrey, but it seems the injury wasn't as severe as originally expected, and he might be an option off the bench for Nashville in the title decider.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off Tuesday Shaffelburg was forced to sub off during the 16th minute of Tuesday's 2-0 win over Monterrey during the Leagues Cup semifinals.

Impact Shaffelburg had to come off early in Tuesday's match with a muscle injury. He's scored a goal along with three assists din five matches during the Leagues Cup thus far. His status of return for the finals on Saturday is unclear, with Fafa Picault likely to start in his place if he cannot play.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces six crosses Shaffelburg registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Shaffelburg produced six crosses in Wednesday's game, matching a season high for him this season. The 23-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup much of this season, appearing as a rotation player more than anything. He has only scored three goals in his 19 appearances this season and will have to produce more if he wants a promotion as a normal starter.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in start Shaffelburg took a shot and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Shaffelburg has featured in almost every league game for Nashville this season, but he's only started five of 13 matches since the start of April. He's now set to miss a few weeks while linking up with the Canadian National Team for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Chicago Shaffelburg took three shots and created three chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Fire. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Shaffelburg made his first MLS start in almost a month Saturday, lining up alongside Teal Bunbury in a front-two. He could still get regular opportunities in the XI moving forward this season depending on which formation is utilized in a particular game.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal off bench Shaffelburg scored a goal in 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Shaffelburg iced the game with his third goal of the season. He has fallen out of the starting lineup, appearing off the bench in each of Nashville's last three games. Depending on the severity of Fafa Picault's shoulder injury, he could return to the starting eleven in Saturday's home clash with the Chicago Fire.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville's Shaffelburg looks forward to reunion with former Toronto FC teammates Jacob Shaffelburg cut his teeth with Toronto FC. But the Canadian winger has found a home in Nashville.

APRIL 7, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

TFC faces familiar foe in Nashville's Shaffelburg Jacob Shaffelburg cut his teeth with Toronto FC. But the Canadian winger has found a home in Nashville. The 23-year-old from Port William, N...

APRIL 7, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Takes five shots against Revs Shaffelburg made a clearance, two interceptions and took five shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against New England.

Impact Shaffelburg remained dangerous from the left wing despite his side's defeat on Saturday, and he's now up to 10 shots (four on target) and two goals on the season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Shaffelburg scored on his only shot in Saturday's 2-0 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Shaffelburg has been hot to start the 2023 season, notching his second goal in three games. It's clear that he's going to be a key part of the Nashville SC attack, and with a lack of clear cut attacking options, he should continue to turn up with contributions.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE