JOE WILLIS NEWS

Kévin Denkey scores on PK in stoppage time to rally Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Nashville

Kévin Denkey scored on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC at GEODIS Park

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Willis didn't allow any goals in Nashville's 3-0 win over Montreal Saturday.

Impact The goalkeeper only had to make two saves, and Nashville's surge in the second half ensured the result was not in doubt. Willis should have a relatively comfortable outing next Saturday against FC Cincinnati. The side has six goals this season but has also allowed eight so Nashville might keep the ball in FC Cincinnati's half for most of the match.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Three-goal second-half spurt leads Nashville to 3-0 victory over Montreal

Alex Muhl, Josh Bauer and Jonathan Pérez all scored during an 11-minute stretch of the second half to spark Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal at GEODIS Park

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Trio helps Nashville hand Union first loss of season with 3-1 victory

Sam Surridge and Ahmed Qasem had first-half goals, Hany Mukhtar scored on a late penalty kick and Nashville handed the Philadelphia Union their first loss of the season with a 3-1...

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Saves penalty at Philadelphia Willis made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Willis had an impressive performance, making up for the lack of clean sheet with a double save on Quinn Sullivan's penalty kick in the final minutes of the game. The veteran has stopped more than two shots in each of his latest three league starts. He'll look to extend that run of form next Saturday versus Montreal, who scored in just one of their previous four matchups.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet with four saves Willis recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Willis made four saves to keep his second clean sheet of the season. Both of his clean sheets have come in home games however, this was the most shots he was required to save so far in a game this year. He is well on his way to matching his eight clean sheets from last year.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in first half Willis allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Willis allowed two first half goals as Nashville dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has conceded just the two goals while combining for four saves through his first two starts with a home match against Portland next up.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Sofo, Emil Forsberg, Carlos Coronel lead Red Bulls past Nashville 2-0

Mohammed Sofo scored the first goal of his career, Emil Forsberg scored his first of the season and Carlos Coronel posted a clean sheet to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 2-0 vict...

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Clean sheet against Revs Willis had one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus the New England Revolution.

Impact Wills was dealt a very quiet in net Saturday, only facing one shot on target while earning a clean sheet. This is a good start for the keeper who saw eight clean sheets in 30 appearances last season. He will look to see a second clean sheet in their next match against NYRB, who were shut out by Cincinnati in their opener.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville's Joe Willis, Revolution's Aljaz Ivacic earn clean sheets in scoreless season opener

Aljaz Ivacic saved three shots for New England, Joe Willis stopped the only shot he faced, and Nashville and the Revolution played to a scoreless draw in a season opener

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Why Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis feels 'like I'm 20 years old' going into 2025 season Nashville SC goalie Joe Willis met with reporters to talk about the 2025 season, and why he feels like he's 20 years old despite turning 36...

JANUARY 31 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Sees three go Willis recorded one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Willis had another poor day in the net, allowing three goals to NYCFC on Sunday. He's conceded 10 goals in the last six games, making 17 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Chicago for the final regular season match on Oct 19, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in loss Willis made no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to New England Revolution.

Impact Willis failed to make a save while allowing the only goal on the day Saturday. He's only let in three goals in the last four matches, making 10 saves in that span. The keeper will face off with D.C United for the next game on Wednesday' who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two against Cincinnati Willis registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Willis did okay to preserve the draw Saturday, making two saves while allowing two goals against Cincinnati. This comes after a streak of two clean sheets in a row, still having eight on the campaign. He will look for his ninth when facing the Revolution on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in 1-0 win Willis made three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Willis had an impressive day for the winning team. The 36-year-old made three saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was Willis' second consecutive clean sheet and eight this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Atlanta Willis registered five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Willis bounced back after allowing three in his last outing, as the goalie made a save on all five shots he saw on net to earn a clean sheet. This is his first clean sheet in eight appearances, now having eight on the season. He will look to make it two straight when facing Chicago on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Muhl, Hany Mukhtar, Joe Willis lead Nashville past Atlanta United 2-0

Alex Muhl and Hany Mukhtar scored goals and Joe Willis notched his seventh clean sheet of the season in Nashville SC’s 2-0 victory over Atlanta United

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Allows three goals to Orlando Willis made four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Orlando City SC.

Impact Willis struggled in a difficult clash, committing an error that led to one of the three goals against. Still, the veteran stopped more than three shots for the fifth time in his last six starts. With little clean sheet chances, he'll look to continue racking up saves in the upcoming visit to Atlanta, who are averaging a goal per game over the past five weeks of league play.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in loss Willis registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Austin FC.

Impact Willis made four saves from six Austin FC shots on target Saturday as Nashville fell 2 - 0. Willis has now conceded multiple goals in seven successive matches. Over that span, he has made 27 saves and allowed 18 total goals. Willis and the Nashville backline will look for a rebound performance Saturday when they visit Orlando City SC who have scored 12 goals over their most recent five MLS matches.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against Philadelphia Union Willis made six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Willis made six saves but conceded a hat-trick to Daniel Gazdag. Over the last five games, he has recorded 20 saves but has allowed 14 goals. Next, he faces Austin FC.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Willis made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact This marked the fourth consecutive game where Willis conceded at least two goals, with a total of 10 goals against in that span. On the other hand, it also marked his fourth straight game with at least two saves, with a total of 14 saves over that stretch. Up next for Nashville SC is a meeting with Orlando City SC on Wednesday.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four Willis recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Impact Willis tried the best he could in the net Sunday, however it resulted in four goals allowed during the loss. This gives him nine goals conceded in the last five matches, totaling 13 saves with a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will head to D.C United on Saturday, who have scored only four goals in the last five contests.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice against Columbus Willis registered two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Willis struggled as his team allowed multiple goals for the second straight game. His 0.9 goals conceded per game are still tied for the lowest average in the league, and he has six clean sheets in 17 starts, but recent results have been somewhat disappointing. Up next is a weekend trip to face Portland's fifth-ranked attack.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two with three saves Willis had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Willis conceded two goals for only the third time this season. Both goals came from corners, the opening goal directly from a firm header by Ian Fray and the second an incredible strike from Jordi Alba after a clearance from the corner.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No work in Saturday's win Willis had no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against New York City FC.

Impact New York City FC was wildly inaccurate in front of goal Saturday, to the point that Willis didn't have to make a single save to register his sixth clean sheet of the season. The goalkeeper has four shutouts over his last six appearances, and he'll aim to keep that run alive when facing Inter Miami on June 29.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE