NASHVILLE SC NEWS

Shaq Moore - Registers assist Moore registered one assist from two chances created and attempted four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Moore picked up his fourth assist of the season when his cross was turned in by Teal Bunbury. The right-back also won two of his three tackles and ranks first among his teammates for tackles won this season with 43. He has started all but two of his sides games in the MLS and has been one of their most consistent performers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teal Bunbury - Scores in draw Bunbury scored once from three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Bunbury was returning from a one-match suspension and scored his first goal since May when he connected with Shaq Moore's cross at the front post. The striker only has three goals this season and has been in and out of the starting XI over the last few months. He will hope to keep his place for Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elliot Panicco - Four saves in draw Panicco made four saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Manager Gary Smith has been rotating his keepers in recent weeks and bought Panicco back in for his second start of the season. He has made four saves in each of his appearances and was powerless to stop Matthew Hoppe's equalizer, the only goal he has conceded. It remains to be seen who will start in goal for Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC, San Jose battle for crucial playoff points The San Jose Earthquakes will aim for some badly needed goals and points when they host Nashville SC’s sturdy defense on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Daniel Lovitz - Assists on opening goal Lovitz assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Lovitz delivered an accurate cross following a corner, which was headed in by Fafa Picault, to give Nashville a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute. It marked the fourth assist of the season for Lovitz, which already ties his total from last season, albeit in five fewer appearances. Lovitz also won one of two tackles and completed 36 passes in the match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Maher - Nets first of season Maher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Maher scored his first goal of the season and his squad's second of the match, as he headed in a cross from Hany Mukhtar, following a set piece. Maher also won one tackle, nabbed an interceptions and made 10 clearances, as he took care of his defensive responsibilities in the match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Opens scoring Picault scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Picault opened the scoring for Nashville by knocking in a header at close range, assisted by a cross from Daniel Lovitz. The goal marks the fifth of the year for Picault, which is an impressive total in regards to minutes played in comparison to his previous two seasons in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar - Scores again Mukhtar scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Mukhtar scored again, after burying one in the previous game, marking the fourth time he has scored in consecutive games this season. He is up to 15 goals on the year, as he continues to shine as a top offensive threat for his squad. He also recorded his eighth assist of the season, as he delivered a perfect cross, which was headed into the goal by Jack Maher in the 76th minute, to give Nashville the 3-0 lead.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - 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

Teal Bunbury - Serves suspension Bunbury has served his one-match suspension and is set to be available for Saturday's match against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Bunbury has scored just two goals from the forward position, totaling 33 shots (six accurate) in that span. With Hany Mukhtar producing most of the goals for the team, it leaves the forward as a secondary option in the attack for the team,

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randall Leal - Available off bench Wednesday Leal (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Sporting KC.

Impact Leal is not fit to start and play the entire match, but he could be an option off the bench if things get tricky, as his pace and skill in the final third could open up any defense in the league. Fafa Picault and Alex Muyl will lead the attacking line while Hany Mukhtar will be deployed in his regular AM role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge - Fit to face Sporting KC Surridge (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Sporting KC.

Impact Surridge is not fit to start and play the entire match, but he could be an option off the bench if things get tricky. Fafa Picault and Alex Muyl will lead the attacking line, while Hany Mukhtar will be deployed in his regular AM role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge - Doubtful against Kansas City Surridge (lower body) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, Daniel Sperry reports

Impact Surridge is a surprise addition to the injury report given his start against Charlotte last time out. The striker has started two matches in MLS since making the switch to Nashville and could lead the line again if he passes the late fitness tests. With Randall Leal also uncertain it's possible there is some rotation in the Nashville attack.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randall Leal - Questionable Wednesday Leal (lower body) is a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Kansas City, Daniel Sperry reports.

Impact Leal is questionable for Wednesday's trip after returning from a lower body injury Saturday. The midfielder has played consistent minutes of late but very rarely plays past the hour mark and even more rarely plays the full 90.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman - Available once again Zimmerman is fit and available for Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City, manager Gary Smith announced.

Impact Zimmerman has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury but appears to be healthy and ready to go for their next game after manager Gary Smith announced he would be fit for Wednesday's match. The defender was injured due to heavy workload throughout the season, according to Gary Smith, and if that is the case, he should be in the squad on Wednesday. He will probably return to his normal starting position in the defense, sending Jack Maher back to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Shaffelburg - 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

Hany Mukhtar - Nets penalty against Charlotte Mukhtar scored one goal while also notching five shots (three on target), five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte.

Impact Mukhtar converted a penalty in the 98th minute to equalize Charlotte, spoiling what would've been a win for them. The 28-year-old would've had his ninth straight match without a goal if it weren't for him converting the penalty in the closing minutes of the match. Hopefully this sparks something within the German to turn around his second half of the season as he tries to return to his early season form that found him in the lead for the Golden Boot.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Substitute in draw with Charlotte Picault took one shot on target in 31 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC.

Impact The return of Randall Leal has cut into Picault's playing time and production, making him a hard option to trust in fantasy. He gets an extended break during the international window before going on the road to face Sporting KC on Wednesday, September 20.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Willis - 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

Teal Bunbury - Handed one-match ban Bunbury was handed a yellow card and one-match ban during Sunday's one-all draw with Charlotte.

Impact Bunbury came off the bench for the final 19 minutes Sunday and picked up a yellow card, earning him a suspension. The striker will miss a Sept. 20 trip to Kansas City and won't return until Sept. 23 against San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Charlotte's Arfield, Nashville's Mukhtar trade stoppage-time goals in 1-1 draw

Reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar scored on a penalty kick in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time for Nashville SC after Scott Arfield had given FC Charlotte the lead five minut...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press