TEAL BUNBURY NEWS

Barraza has five saves to help D.C. United earn point in scoreless draw against Nashville SC

Luis Barraza recorded five saves and D

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Features in preseason Bunbury (knee) appeared in preseason games for Nashville SC and will be ready for the start of the 2025 MLS season against New England on Saturday.

Impact Bunbury finished the season with a knee problem, but he recovered during the offseason and should add some much-needed depth upfront for Nashville.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Bunbury (knee) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Bunbury is one of four attackers that were all deemed questionable for Saturday's clash. The forward has been more of a bench option than anything else throughout the season, but he was potentially in line for some role on decision day.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Bunbury assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Bunbury saw his first start in three appearances Saturday, earning 77 minutes of play in the win. He did well with his time on the field, bagging an assist in the 76th minute. This marks his second assist and fifth goal contribution of the season. He will hope to see another start after his solid performance, although he is likely to return to bench role.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers first assist Bunbury assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus D.C. United.

Impact After playing as a sub in the previous two games, Bunbury made his eighth start of the season and delivered his first assist of the campaign as he set up Tyler Boyd for a close range shot in the 19th minute. Bunbury's two chances created in the match marked a new season high, while it also marked his fourth consecutive game with less than 10 passes completed.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Instant impact as substitute Bunbury scored a goal with his lone shot during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Toronto.

Impact Bunbury entered the match in the 88th minute and added an insurance goal for Nashville three minutes into his appearance. The goal was the first since March for Bunbury who hasn't started a match in over two months.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK versus Colorado Bunbury scored a penalty goal, had two shots (both on target), made three clearances and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Colorado.

Impact Bunbury was having another quiet performance here but then stepped up convert a penalty kick and draw things level at 1-1 in the 90th minute. After finishing last year as a reserve, the forward benefited from the several injuries across Nashville's frontline players, including Hany Mukhtar, and started in the first two matches of the new campaign. However, he'll need to do much better to have chance to remain in the lineup once everyone is available to play.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bunbury's late PK goal earns Nashville 1-1 draw with Rapids Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 90th minute and Nashville earned a 1-1 draw, spoiling the home opener for the Colorado Rapids a...

MARCH 3, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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

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

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

Shot-on-target in stalemate draw Bunbury fired two shots (one on-target) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Bunbury did not get much service on Wednesday as Nashville played a defensive game against Inter Miami. He did contribute one of the only two shots-on-target that the Boys In Gold managed, but was subbed after 45 for Hany Mukhtar. The striker is not having a good season, from 24 appearances (18 starts) he has scored just twice.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Bunbury (lower body) will be a "last-minute decision" to face D.C. United this weekend, Nashville manager Gary Smith told the Tennessean's Drake Hills on Thursday.

Impact Bunbury has missed his side's last two games with a lower body injury he picked up earlier in June, but he'll be a game time call against D.C. on Saturday. Luke Haakenson replaced him in the front-two last weekend, though Ethan Zubak or Randall Leal could be options in the position as well.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Columbus Bunbury (lower body) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against the Crew, according to Nashville's injury report for the match.

Impact Bunbury is set to miss a second game Saturday since picking up an injury against St. Louis last weekend. Jacob Shaffelburg and Fafa Picault are both unavailable while competing at the Gold Cup, so Ethan Zubak or Randall Leal could be options to replace Bunbury up front alongside Hany Mukhtar.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Bunbury (lower body) is out for Wednesday's trip to Montreal, according to the Nashville injury report.

Impact Bunbury is on the sideline with a lower body injury after picking up the injury against St. Louis. The forward has scored twice and assisted once in a major role in the starting XI, making 18 appearances (14 starts) in 2023. His next chance to return is a Saturday trip to Columbus, with Jacob Shaffelburg likely to take over in the starting XI.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Bunbury was subbed out of Saturday's win over St. Louis at halftime due to an injury. His initial medical scans have been positive but Nashville manager Gary Smith told Ben Wright...

Impact Bunbury has started all 10 of Nashville's league games up front since C.J. Sapong's deadline day move to Toronto, but he will be in doubt for this week's Montreal match after picking up an injury against STL City last weekend. Fafa Picault is likely away on international duty, so Jacob Shaffelburg could be the main option to replace him in the attack for the match.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in win Bunbury took four shots and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-1 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Bunbury was a solid attacking threat Saturday while his teammate Hany Mukhtar scored a hat trick and took solo lead of the Golden Boot race. Bunbury has scored just two goals this season to Mukhtar's 13, but he won't mind taking on the unheralded role at striker if Nashville keeps succeeding like this.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Toronto Bunbury took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Bunbury has taken multiple shots in five of his last nine league starts up front for Nashville dating back to mid-April, and he also has two goals with one assist in that span.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Bunbury took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Fire.

Impact Bunbury recovered from a minor knock and continued his impressive vein of form on Saturday, as he's tallied a goal and an assist from five shots and four chances created across his last three starts in MLS. He's lined up with a different strike partner in each of those games, as Hany Mukhtar, Fafa Picault and Jacob Shaffelburg have all started alongside him in the front-two.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Bunbury will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Fire due to a lower body injury, according to Nashville's injury report for the match.

Impact Bunbury has scored and assisted a goal across his last two appearances (both starts) in Nashville's front-two, but he could be facing a fitness test in order to be available to face Chicago this weekend. Fafa Picault (shoulder) could partner Hany Mukhtar up front in the XI if Bunbury isn't fit enough to start.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens 2023 scoring account Bunbury took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Bunbury started and made a goal contribution for the second straight game, opening his 2023 scoring account with an easy follow-up finish. He is one of the primary beneficiaries of C.J. Sapong transferring to Toronto, and he'll look to stay hot in Saturday's home clash with the Chicago Fire.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE