Patrick Yazbek - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't play before World Cup break Yazbek is expected to be sidelined until after the World Cup break after coach BJ Callaghan revealed he sustained a quad injury during warmups prior to the CCC semifinal match agai...

Impact Yazbek has been very active in midfield this season, so his extended absence will force Nashville to resort to other options such as Bryan Acosta in the next few games. This leaves Yazbek with one goal and three assists over 10 league appearances in the initial stretch of the campaign.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in warmups Yazbek (undisclosed) suffered an injury during the warmup of Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal second leg 1-0 defeat against Tigres and is a big doubt for Saturday's clash...

Impact Yazbek was unable to take his place in the starting lineup after picking up an issue before kickoff, with Bryan Acosta stepping in to replace him for the Tigres fixture. The nature and severity of the injury has not yet been confirmed, and Nashville will assess him over the coming days before making a final call on his weekend availability. Acosta is expected to continue in a larger role if Yazbek cannot be cleared in time, with his condition also worth monitoring ahead of the World Cup this summer where he is a decent depth option for Australia.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Yazbek took two shots on goal, created two chances, scored a goal, and assisted in Saturday's 2-1 win at Charlotte.

Impact Yazbek's first goal of the 2026 campaign held on to be the game winning goal. He is mostly deployed as a defensive midfielder, but given the dynamics of Nashville's attack, he can turn up at any given time with a goal contribution. After a road trip to face Club American in Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday, the next opportunity to contribute comes at Atlanta United on Saturday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Australian rules: Patrick Yazbek keeps Nashville SC atop the East | MLSSoccer.com With this summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup looming, Patrick Yazbek's breakout season with Nashville SC shows no signs of slowing down.

APRIL 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Patrick Yazbek, Brian Schwake propel Nashville to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Patrick Yazbek picked up a first-half assist before scoring in the second half and Nashville SC held on for a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

"He's not unstoppable" - Nashville SC star makes confident claim on facing Lionel Messi after CONCACAF Champions Cup win Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek has said Lionel Messi is not ‘unstoppable’ after his team eliminated Inter Miami from the Concacaf Champions Cup.

MARCH 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Assists twice in win Yazbek took two shots (off target), sent in two crosses, created three chances, and assisted twice in Saturday's 3-1 win over Minnesota United.

Impact Yazbek contributed his first and second attacking contributions of 2026, setting up Sam Surridge on both of his goals on the night. The Australian international is primarily a defensive presence in the midfield, but given the multitude of weapons in Nashville's attack, he is fully capable of turning up on the scoresheet on occasion. Up next, Nashville hosts Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday before a road fixture with the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge scores 2 goal - his 2nd multi-goal game this season - as Nashville beats Minnesota 3-1

Sam Surridge scored two goals — his second multi-goal game this season — and Cristian Espinoza added a goal and an assist to help Nashville SC beat Minnesota United 3-1

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Mukhtar scores game winner to lift Nashville SC to 2-1 win over Red Bulls

Hany Mukhtar scored the game winner just minutes after the match was leveled and Nashville SC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 for its third consecutive win

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench against Red Bulls Yazbek (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's visit to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Yazbek could be used to replace either Matthew Corcoran or Alex Muyl in the weekend's match after returning to training Thursday. After that, the Australian will be in contention for starts, most likely as a central midfielder. Last season, he tallied five chances created, 11 tackles and six clearances across seven matches played.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Yazbek (thigh) returned to team training Thursday, according to manager BJ Callaghan.

Impact Yazbek got back in contention for first team minutes with a full return to team training Thursday. That gives him an outside chance to play during Saturday's trip to RBNY. It's unclear if he will be fit enough for a starting role with just two days of training before the match.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To be evaluated ahead of Saturday Yazbek (undisclosed) could be an option for Saturday's match against the Revolution and is set to be evaluated before then, according to manager BJ Callaghan, per Ben Wright of Bac...

Impact Yazbek will be a late call Saturday, with the midfielder still battling some fitness issues and set to undergo testing ahead of the match. His late fitness test will likely decide his availability, with a true call not made until game time. He is set to start in the midfield, so the club will hope he is fit.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ban ends, set to return Yazbek has completed his two-match ban and will be eligible to face Chicago on Wednesday.

Impact The midfielder was suspended for two games following a verbal altercation, but he's ready to return for Nashville's upcoming contest. He's not expected to do much outside of adding depth in midfield, though, so his return shouldn't impact many fantasy decisions.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed two-match ban Yazbek was handed a two-match ban following a verbal altercation, MLS announced.

Impact Yazbek will be sidelined for two matches due to the verbal altercation. He will miss Saturday's trip to Orlando and a Sept. 14 trip to Atlanta. Yazbek will be eligible to return for a Sat. 18 clash with Chicago Fire.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek suspended two matches | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer has issued a two-match suspension to Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek for violating the league’s Non-Discriminatio...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC acquire Australian M Patrick Yazbek Nashville SC acquired midfielder Patrick Yazbek from Norway’s Viking FK on Monday.The 22-year-old Australian international will occupy a U22...

JULY 22, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nashville SC acquire Australian M Patrick Yazbek Nashville SC acquired midfielder Patrick Yazbek from Norway’s Viking FK on Monday.The 22-year-old Australian international will occupy a U22...

JULY 22, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nashville SC sign midfielder Patrick Yazbek | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Nashville SC have acquired midfielder Patrick Yazbek from Norwegian top-flight side Viking FK, the club ann...

JULY 22, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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Patrick Yazbek, Brian Schwake propel Nashville to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Surridge scores 2 goal - his 2nd multi-goal game this season - as Nashville beats Minnesota 3-1

Mukhtar scores game winner to lift Nashville SC to 2-1 win over Red Bulls