Nashville SC Prepares for Leagues Cup Group Stage DebutNashville SC Prepares for Leagues Cup Group Stage Debut On July 31, 2024, Nashville SC will embark on its Leagues Cup journey against Liga MX’s Mazatlán FC. Under the leadership of newly appointed head coach BJ Callaghan, the Boys in Gold aim to make a strong start in the tournament. Nashville SC has a proven track record in the Leagues Cup, reaching the final in 2023. They boast a 3W-1L-3D overall record, including wins over FC Cincinnati, Club América, Minnesota United, and CF Monterrey. Media notes highlight the team’s impressive performance in the previous Leagues Cup edition, with 19 current players contributing to the squad and 10 of them scoring goals. Meanwhile, Mazatlán FC, founded in 2020, will be making its Leagues Cup debut. They have a record of 0W-3L-1D in the ongoing Liga MX tournament and recently lost 1-0 to New England Revolution in the opening match of their Leagues Cup group stage. In preparation for the match, Nashville SC has added U22 Initiative Player Patrick Yazbek to its roster. Walker Zimmerman, who recently played in the Olympic Games for the U.S. national team, is expected to return to the squad. The match against Mazatlán FC will mark the debut of BJ Callaghan and First Assistant Coach John Bello as the team’s coaches. Hany Mukhtar, Shaq Moore, and Jacob Shaffelburg are key players to watch for Nashville SC, while Patrick Yazbek could make his debut in the tournament. Nashville SC fans are encouraged to attend the match at GEODIS Park and witness the team’s latest chapter in the Leagues Cup.
July 29, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Nashville SC Press Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 29, 2024) – Nashville SC’s new head coach BJ Callaghan will make his debut as manager of the Boys in Gold when the club kicks off the 2024 Leagues Cup group stage against Liga MX club Mazatlán FC at GEODIS Park on Wednesday, July 31 at 8:00 p.m. CT. Tickets are available here.
In last year’s inaugural Leagues Cup, Nashville SC went 3W-1L-3D, including penalty shootout victories over FC Cincinnati (5-4) and Club América (6-5) and quarterfinal shutout wins over Minnesota United (5-0) and semifinals against CF Monterrey (2-0). The Boys in Gold then hosted Inter Miami CF before a sold-out crowd at GEODIS Park in the championship game, marking the first-ever tournament final at The Castle.
MEDIA NOTES:
Nashville SC
appeared in the 2023 Leagues Cup Final at GEODIS Park against Inter Miami CF, their first ever tournament final
hosted six of the seven 2023 Leagues Cup matches at GEODIS Park
is 3W-1L-4D all-time in Leagues Cup competitions (including a friendly in September 2022 against Club America)
went 3W-1L-3D in Leagues Cup 2023
went 1W-1L-1D against Liga MX teams and 2W-0L-2D against MLS teams in Leagues Cup 2023
maintained a goal difference of +7 during the 2023 Leagues Cup
took three Leagues Cup 2023 matches to penalty shootouts (at CIN, against CFA, against MIA)
features 19 current players from the 2023 Leagues Cup squad, with 10 of those contributing goals and 12 players taking to the field in the 2023 Leagues Cup final:
by Joe Willis
o Dan Lovitz (2A; Final)
o Lukas MacNaughton (Final)
or Jack Maher
o Randall Leal (Final)
o Sam Surridge (3G, 2A; Final)
o Hany Mukhtar (2G, 6A; Final)
o Teal Bunbury (1G)
o Jacob Shaffelburg (1G, 5A; Final)
o Shaq Moore (1G; Final)
o Alex Muyl (1G; Final)
o Anibal Godoy (1G; Final)
o Josh Bauer
or Taylor Washington
o Walker Zimmerman (2G, 1A; Finals)
or Tah Brian Anunga (1A)
o Elliot Panicco (Final)
o Sean Davis (Final)
or Ben Martino
has a 3W-1L-2D all-time record against international clubs
defeated Club América in a 4:2 shootout victory in a Leagues Cup Showcase friendly on September 21, 2022, the first international match in the club’s history
has never scored less than two goals against a Liga MX club
Mazatlán FC
was founded in 2020, the same year Nashville SC entered the MLS, after Monarcas Morelia moved to Mazatlán
played four matches in the Liga MX 2024-25 Torneo Apertura (0W-3L-1D) before the competition paused play for the 2024 Leagues Cup
played New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, July 27 at 7:00 PM CT, losing 1-0 in their opening group stage match
reached the round of 16 of the 2023 Leagues Cup, where they lost 2-1 to FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium, after finishing top of their group (1W-0L-1D, 5 points)
Head Coach BJ Callaghan
took over as head coach of Nashville SC on Monday, July 22
will make his debut as manager of Nashville SC on Wednesday, July 31
First Assistant Coach John Bello
officially joined Nashville SC on Wednesday, July 24
will make his debut as coach of Nashville SC on Wednesday, July 31
Hany Mukhtar
led Nashville SC with eight goals in the 2023 Leagues Cup (six assists, two goals)
logged 45 minutes in the MLS All Star Game on Wednesday, July 24 in Columbus, Ohio
Shaq Moore scored his first ever goal with Nashville SC during the 2023 Leagues Cup against Minnesota United FC on August 11, 2023
Elliot Panicco
played six matches during the 2023 Leagues Cup, coming on as a substitute in injury time twice to be on target for penalty shootouts (at CIN, against CFA)
four penalty shootout saves: one at CIN, two against CFA, one against MIA
keep two clean sheets (quarter final against MIN and semi final against MTY)
Jacob Shaffelburg had the second most goal contributions of the 2023 Leagues Cup for the Boys in Gold with six (one goal, five assists)
Sam Surridge
made his debut as Boy in Gold in the round of 16 of the 2023 Leagues Cup at GEODIS Park against Club América on August 8, 2023, also scoring his debut goal in the 90’+9th minute to send the match to a penalty shootout
made his first start as Boy in Gold on August 19, 2023 in the Leagues Cup final against Inter Miami CF
led the team in goals during the 2023 Leagues Cup with three
recorded the third-most goal contributions of the 2023 Leagues Cup for the Boys in Gold with five (three goals, two assists)
Joe Willis made three appearances during the 2023 Leagues Cup
Patrick Yazbek
was signed by Nashville SC from Viking FK of Eliteserien, Norway’s top professional league, as a U22 Initiative Player on July 22 during Major League Soccer’s second transfer window of 2024
is eligible to debut on July 31 in Nashville SC’s Leagues Cup 2024 opener
Walker Zimmerman played 90 minutes on July 24 against France (3-0 W) and 90 minutes plus a goal on July 27 against New Zealand (4-1 W) for the U.S. men’s national team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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