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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Espinoza was kept off the score sheet in his Nashville debut, but it appears he will have a big role on set pieces going forward. He is expected to be a key contributor in the attack this season, and he'll look to get off the mark in Saturday's road clash at FC Dallas.
Espinoza was kept off the score sheet in his Nashville debut, but it appears he will have a big role on set pieces going forward. He is expected to be a key contributor in the attack this season, and he'll look to get off the mark in Saturday's road clash at FC Dallas.
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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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Plenty of service
Espinoza generated one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12th minute.
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Sends in 23 crosses vs St Louis
Espinoza recorded 23 crosses (seven accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus St. Louis City SC.
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