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Elias Saad loan fuels Nashville SC push

Entities: Tai Baribo · Audi Field · DC United · Nashville SC · Rene Weiler

Overview

German Bundesliga side FC Augsburg sent 26‑year‑old Tunisian striker Elias Saad on loan to MLS club Nashville SC for the 2024‑25 season, with an option to buy. The move, aimed at giving Saad regular playing time after limited minutes at Augsburg, was highlighted by Nashville’s GM Mike Jacobs as a boost for the league‑leading Eastern Conference campaign.

On 21 July, Augsburg confirmed further roster adjustments, signing veteran midfielder Bentley Baxter Bahn and defender Till Schumacher to its U23 side in the Regionalliga Bayern. Both players will help develop younger talent while the Saad loan proceeds.

Nashville continued its strong season, reaching 39 points from 17 games and maintaining the top spot in both the Eastern Conference and the overall MLS table. After a 1‑0 loss to Orlando City that snapped a five‑match winning streak, the team prepared for an August 1 showdown with DC United at Audi Field, despite several injuries. The club remains focused on reclaiming the Supporters’ Shield lead, expecting Saad’s offensive abilities to contribute to the campaign’s final push.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    DC United and Nashville SC set for MLS showdown at Audi Field

    DC United (9th Eastern) host MLS leaders Nashville SC at Audi Field on Aug 1, 2026. DC comes off a 2‑1 win; Nashville seeks to bounce back after a 1‑0 loss. Nashville favored in odds.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    FC Augsburg moves veterans to U23 and loans Elias Saad to MLS

    FC Augsburg signs veterans Bentley Baxter Bahn and Till Schumacher for its U23 side, and loans forward Elias Saad to MLS club Nashville SC for a season.

  3. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    MLS hosts Charlotte FC, Nashville SC aim to extend winning runs

    Charlotte FC chase a third straight win against 14th‑placed Atlanta United, while Nashville SC look to extend their Eastern Conference lead with a home win over 11th‑placed CF Montreal.

  4. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nashville SC aims to capitalize on World Cup buzz as MLS season resumes

    Nashville SC, unbeaten at home and leading MLS after the World Cup break, seeks to use the buzz as the season restarts, adding Tunisian World Cup player Elias Saad on loan.

  5. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FC Augsburg loans Elias Saad to Nashville SC for MLS season

    FC Augsburg has loaned Tunisian striker Elias Saad to MLS side Nashville SC for the upcoming season to gain playing time.

Sources

amp.sportsmole.co.uk · augsburger-allgemeine.de · liga3-online.de · liveblogwp.wtop.com · mannheim24.de · onetz.de · regio-aktuell24.de · soccernews.com · sportskeeda.com · sportsmole.co.uk · suomiareena.fi · wpln.org