Cristian Espinoza
30-Year-Old
Nashville SC
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Espinoza was the only bright spot for San Jose in 2024. He scored four goals and added 14 assists in what was one of the worst offenses in the league. It speaks to Espinoza's talent that he was productive even in such a dreadful year. With wholesale changes throughout the starting XI, the future is uncertain for Espinoza, though it's unlikely anyone takes his set-piece role. If he gets a truly elite striker to finish his chances he could push for MVP candidacy, if not, he could be left making the most of a bad situation for yet another year.
Opens Nashville account in win
Espinoza took three shots (two on goal), sent in seven crosses, took four corner kicks, created four chances, and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Minnesota United.
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Espinoza opened his 2026 scoring account, bagging his first goal in a Nashville SC jersey. He has wasted no time getting incorporated into the Nashville attack, taking over the majority of set piece duty from Hany Mukhtar. Up next is a CONCACAF Champions Cup date at home with Inter Miami on Wednesday before travelling to Ohio of a road clash with the Columbus Crew on Saturday.
Espinoza opened his 2026 scoring account, bagging his first goal in a Nashville SC jersey. He has wasted no time getting incorporated into the Nashville attack, taking over the majority of set piece duty from Hany Mukhtar. Up next is a CONCACAF Champions Cup date at home with Inter Miami on Wednesday before travelling to Ohio of a road clash with the Columbus Crew on Saturday.
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Active in 0-0 draw
Espinoza took two shots off target, sent in eight crosses, took three corner kicks, and created three chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw at FC Dallas.
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Makes Nashville SC debut
Espinoza sent in six crosses, took three corner kicks, and created one chance in Saturday's 4-1 win over New England.
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Heading to Nashville
Espinoza is a new signing for Nashville through 2028 with options to extend through June 2029 and the 2029/30 season after ending his contract with San Jose Earthquakes prior to 2026, his new club announced Friday.
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Hits free agency
Espinoza is a free agent after his contract option wasn't picked up, per Tom Bogert of The Athletic.
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Creates eight chances in win
Espinoza created eight chances and sent in 22 crosses (six accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Austin.
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