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Only beaten from the spot Willis allowed a goal while making four saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Willis conceded the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 94th minute as Nashville dropped all three points. The keeper ends the regular season allowing 31 goals in 32 league starts, keeping 10 clean sheets and making 99 saves.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in win Willis registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over New England Revolution.

Impact Willis allowed two goals, but also made five saves to take the win Saturday. He's recorded 16 saves in the last six matches, allowing just four goals with three clean sheets in that span. The keeper will welcome a visit from the Red Bulls for the last regular season game of the season on Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in scoreless draw Willis recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Willis was challenged relatively early, making his first save in the 20th minute and another in the 28th. He faced one more shot just before the halftime whistle and kept the door shut to preserve the scoreless draw. He was tested again early in the second half but came up with back-to-back saves near the 60-minute mark, while his squad was able to hang on for the draw. The clean sheet marks the 10th of the season for Willis.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willis makes 5 saves to earn his 10th clean sheet as Nashville plays the Union to a scoreless draw

Joe Willis made five saves to earn his 10th clean sheet of the season and Nashville played the Philadelphia Union to a scoreless draw

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Concedes goal in win Willis made no saves and conceded one in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City SC.

Impact Willis did not manage to save the only shot he faced on-target on Wednesday. The goal was down to poor defending versus poor goalkeeping. The 35-year-old veteran is having a mixed season, from 29 appearances (all starts) he has conceded 28 (1.0 per game), completed 85 saves (2.9 per game, 75 per cent) and delivered nine clean sheets.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three-save clean sheet Willis made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Willis saved shots from Alexander Roldan, Joshua Atencio and Leo Chu. The goalkeeper will finish September with two clean sheets across three appearances. The month was a significant improvement from Willis, who logged only two clean sheets across his 18 appearances between April 15 and Aug. 26.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures another clean sheet Willis registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Willis secured his eighth clean sheet through 27 appearances this season, as he came up with two saves, while 10 more shot attempts failed to reach the target. Willis has made a total of 82 saves on the season, compared to just 27 goals conceded. Up next for Nashville is a meeting with San Jose on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Willis made one save in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC.

Impact Willis reclaimed the starting job but was unable to keep a clean sheet for the fifth consecutive regular season match, conceding in stoppage time. Fortunately, Nashville were able to equalize at the death to salvage a point. Willis gets some time off during the international window before returning to action with two tough road fixtures, starting with Sporting KC on Wednesday, September 20.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy day in net Willis made seven saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Atlanta United.

Impact Willis had a hectic day in net, registering seven saves while allowing four goals in the loss. The 35-year-old got no rest on Saturday as he faced the lethal Atlanta attack for pretty much all 90 minutes. He did well to make seven saves but really couldn't do anything to stop the four perfectly executed goals. His next match could be a tough one if Lionel Messi makes an appearance as Nashville takes on Inter Miami.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to Cincinnati Willis made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Willis was beaten by a Luciano Acosta penalty and strikes from Santiago Arias and Aaron Boupendza on Saturday, though in fairness the latter two goals came after Nashville had received two red cards in a three-minute span. Up next will be Leagues Cup matches against Colorado and Toluca.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in loss Willis had three saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Willis was unlucky in Wednesday's game as he had to face two penalty kicks which were converted. Despite those two penalty kicks Willis looked decent making three saves. His next match will be a decisive one as he faces first place Cincinnati who have scored 36 goals in 22 matches this season.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal Willis conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Without logging any saves, Willis conceded a goal recorded by Fabian Herbers. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during Nashville SC's next game, currently scheduled at home against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps it clean in win over D.C. Willis made three saves in Saturday's 2-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact The clean sheet was the first in 10 matches for Willis. Up next Willis plays at Chicago on Saturday, however, Nashville will be without MLS All-Star defender Walker Zimmerman (suspended).

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two in loss Willis registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Willis had a decent day in net, allowing only one goal until a second unlucky own goal was scored in stoppage time. The American registered his second straight game with four or more saves and is yet to register a clean sheet in the last nine matches. Next match for Nashville is against D.C. United who scored one goal the last time they faced Willis.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in loss Willis registered five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Willis was kept busy, but did allow a goal to take the loss Wednesday. He has allowed just one single goal in each of his last eight matches, conceding two goals in a game just once. This lowers his average goals let in to less than one with 3.1 saves per contest. He will take a trip to Columbus on Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five matches.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to St. Louis Willis made one save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against STL City SC.

Impact Willis was beaten by a Nicholas Gioacchini strike from a set piece routine, meaning he's now allowed exactly one goal in each of his last seven league games. On Wednesday he will face CF Montreal, which have scored 19 goals in 17 MLS matches this season.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Toronto Willis made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Willis was beaten by a lovely curling effort from Lorenzo Insigne on Saturday, but his side was able to salvage a draw via Randall Leal's long-distance strike. Next weekend Willis will face Western Conference leaders St. Louis, which have scored a league-high 33 goals in 16 matches this season.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves two in 2-1 win Willis made two saves in Saturday's 2-1 win at FC Dallas.

Impact Willis did his part to help Nashville pick up a big road win. He'll look to keep the momentum rolling on the road against a Toronto FC side that has struggled across the board in 2023.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves five in 3-1 win Willis made five saves in Sunday's 3-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Willis turned away multiple shots en route to seeing out a big 3-1 win at home. He continues to shine as one of the best goalkeepers in MLS, although he has a tough upcoming stretch with four of Nashville's next five matches being played on the road - starting with FC Dallas on Saturday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves five in 2-1 win Willis made five saves in Saturday's 2-1 win at Charlotte.

Impact Willis did his part to help Nashville SC pick up a big three points on the road, doling out five saves in the process. Up next is a home matchup with the Columbus Crew, who feature two of the top attackers in the league and have only been shutout once this season.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes in stoppage time Willis recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Willis was just seconds away from recording a clean sheet, but Dixon Arroyo found the back of the net following with a rebound in the 93rd minute. Willis remains a reliable presence between the posts for Nashville, though, and he'll look to earn another clean sheet when visiting Charlotte on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Willis conceded from the only shot on target that he faced in Saturday's 1-1 draw with D.C. United.

Impact Willis had a quiet game and looked set to keep his second consecutive clean sheet until Ted Ku-DiPietro equalized late on. Willis will aim for his seventh clean sheet of the season when he faces sixth-placed Inter Miami on Wednesday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Says "No" to Chicago Willis made three saves in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire.

Impact Willis came up with some timely stops to see out his sixth clean sheet of the season. The Nashville netminder is tied for the lead league and has a favorable upcoming schedule, including a road clash at D.C. United on Saturday.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves one in 3-1 win Willis made one save in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Willis was unable to keep a clean sheet after allowing a PK goal. He's still among the league leaders with five shutouts on the season, and he's in a good spot to run that tally to six in a favorable home matchup against Chicago Fire on Saturday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves five in draw Willis made five saves in Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Willis did his part to help Nashville earn a point against the only remaining unbeaten team in MLS. He's in a three-way tie for the league lead with five clean sheets, and he'll look to keep it clean at home against Atlanta on Saturday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Willis makes 5 saves to earn his 10th clean sheet as Nashville plays the Union to a scoreless draw