WALKER ZIMMERMAN NEWS

Nashville looks to continue win streak in matchup with the Philadelphia Union

Nashville heads into a matchup against Philadelphia as winners of three straight games

3 DAYS AGO

Surridge leads Nashville against D.C. United

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with D.C

JUNE 27

Nashville visits the New England Revolution on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out the Chicago Fire 2-0, Nashville plays the New England Revolution

JUNE 24

Heading out with NT Zimmerman has been called up by USMNT for the Gold Cup, according to the league.

Impact Zimmerman is an undisputed starter in the backline for Nashville when fit and is set to miss up to four MLS games due to international duty and depending on how well the USMNT performs in the Gold Cup. Zimmerman will for sure miss Saturday's clash against Chicago and could also be out for the matches against New England, D.C. United and Philadelphia if the USA reaches the final. Until he returns, Jeisson Palacios will take on a larger role in the central defense for Nashville.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Why Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman isn't taking this stint with USMNT for granted ahead of friendly Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman is looking forward to representing the United States against Switzerland at Geodis Park and at this s...

JUNE 9 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Balogun to miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup, dropped from US roster already without Pulisic, McKennie

Forward Folarin Balogun will miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of an ankle injury and was among three players dropped from a roster already without Christian Pulisic, Weston McKen...

JUNE 1

USMNT's Folarin Balogun to miss Gold Cup with injury; World Cup vet Walker Zimmerman added

With injuries piling up, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino made three more changes to his pre-Gold Cup roster.

JUNE 1

Makes return to pitch Zimmerman generated two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Zimmerman was able to make a full recover from his concussion and played 17 minutes off the bench against Toronto. He still needs to return to full match fitness, having been out of action the last month for Nashville.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Zimmerman makes Nashville SC return after injury | MLSSoccer.com Nashville SC have their captain back.

MAY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bernardeschi leads Toronto against Nashville

Federico Bernardeschi leads Toronto into a matchup with Nashville after a two-goal outing against CF Montreal

MAY 23

Consider day-to-day Zimmerman (concussion) is day-to-day in concussion protocol, according to manager BJ Callaghan, per Ben Wright of Backheeled.

Impact Zimmerman is seeing a positive update Tuesday as he continues to deal with a concussion, as the defender is now day-to-day after being included on the USMNT Gold Cup preliminary roster as well. This puts him in a spot to possibly return soon, with Saturday's match against Toronto likely his next chance at seeing the playing field.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Zimmerman (concussion) isn't an option for Saturday's clash with D.C. United, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Zimmerman is still out with a head injury after being stretchered off in early April. At this point it's clear the original assessment of day-to-day was optimistic at best, as Zimmerman hasn't been training yet. The defender will hope to get back as soon as he can clear concussion protocols.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville hosts D.C. United on 4-game home winning streak

Nashville hosts D.C

MAY 16

Choupo-Moting and the New York Red Bulls visit Nashville

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting leads the New York Red Bulls into a matchup with Nashville after scoring two goals against the LA Galaxy

MAY 13

Nashville hosts Charlotte FC in non-conference action

Nashville and Charlotte FC square off in non-conference play

MAY 9

Remains in concussion protocol Zimmerman (concussion) continues to remain out for Nashville as he has yet to pass concussion protocol, per reporter Ben Wright.

Impact Zimmerman has missed his fourth match in a row as he continues to feel the affects of his concussion. The team will not rush his return, giving the circumstances of his injury. Both Jeisson Palacios and Jack Maher will remain the center back pair for Nashville for the time being.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge leads Nashville against Atlanta United

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with Atlanta United after a four-goal outing against the Chicago Fire

MAY 2

Misses third straight match Zimmerman (concussion) missed his third straight match in Saturday's 7-2 win over Chicago.

Impact Zimmerman was not in the squad for the third straight match as he remains in concussion protocol. If he's cleared, he could make his return to action in Saturday's road clash against an Atlanta United unit that has been shutout in three straight.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville hosts the Chicago Fire in non-conference play

Nashville and the Chicago Fire square off in non-conference action

APRIL 25

Remains day-to-day Zimmerman (concussion) remains day-to-day and his availability for Saturday's game against the Fire is uncertain, Ben Wright of MLS.com reports.

Impact Zimmerman has missed Nashville's last two matches due to a concussion, and the fact that he hasn't cleared the protocol yet suggests another absence might be coming. If that's the case, expect Josh Bauer to continue to replace him in the starting lineup.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out again Zimmerman (concussion) did not make the squad for Saturday's 3-0 loss to Seattle.

Impact Zimmerman missed the second consecutive match as he remains in concussion protocol. After suffering their worst loss of the season, Nashville will hope to welcome him back to anchor the defense in Saturday's home clash with Chicago.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders play Nashville after shutout win

A game after shutting out Dallas 1-0, the Seattle Sounders face Nashville

APRIL 18

Day-to-day with protocol Zimmerman (concussion) is day-to-day to pass concussion protocol and make a return, according to manager BJ Callaghan, per Ben Wright of Backheeled.

Impact Zimmerman is still working his way through concussion protocol and appears to be a late call for the weekend. This leaves his availability up in the air, making him a true game-time decision. He is a regular starter when fit, so the club will hope he is an option.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face RSL Zimmerman (concussion) is out for Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Zimmerman was listed as day-to-day but was always likely to miss out after his blow to the head, with the defender still not an option due to his concussion. This will likely leave him questionable next week, needing to pass concussion protocol. He is a starter, so a change will take place, with Josh Bauer as a possible replacement.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as day-to-day Zimmerman (concussion) is listed as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against Real Salt Lake, Ben Wright of MLS.com reports.

Impact Head coach BJ Callaghan said the star center-back is working through the concussion protocol, and he's expected to be considered "day-to-day", although it's uncertain if he'll be ready to play this weekend. If he's not deemed ready, then Jeisson Palacios could be an option to replace him at center-back.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE