Nashville SC’s Walker Zimmerman was named to the MLS Team of the Week for his performance in a 2-0 win against New York City FC on Saturday. Jacob Shaffelburg was also named to the bench.
The U.S. international center back kept a clean sheet, making four clearances, as well as scoring the first goal of the 2023 MLS season.
Shaffelburg was a threat down the left wing all match, testing Luis Barraza early before icing the result with a goal in the 80th minute.
Nashville will travel to New Jersey to take on New York Red Bulls on Saturday evening at 6:30 pm CT.
Nashville SC 2023 Team of the Week selections
Jacob Shaffelburg: Week 1 (bench)
Walker Zimmerman: Week 1
