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Every player who contributed to Nashville SC's US Open Cup win

Nashville SC used the full squad to lift the first trophy in club history

, and SixOneFive Soccer Staff

October 7, 2025 . 2:15 PM

9 min read

Nashville SC's 2025 US Open Cup win was a true team effort.

23 players saw time in the tournament on the way to last week's 2-1 win in Austin, testing the depth of the squad.

"It feels great to watch how many bodies stepped in over the course of this Open Cup and really made a difference and felt like they were a part of it," captain Walker Zimmerman said after the win. "That's what good teams do. That's the beauty of this tournament. This is not the same 11 that's going out every week. So everyone contributed. Everyone was here to celebrate."

Here at SixOneFive Soccer, we're taking a look back at all the players who contributed to the first major professional championship trophy in Tennessee history. Of course, there are several key players who didn't step on the field, but even they played a role in the team's success.

Today, though, we're breaking down the players that saw the pitch, going through the squad in numerical order.

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Dan Lovitz

Appearances: 3
Starts: 3
Minutes: 300
Goals: 0
Assists: 1

Dan Lovitz started in the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final, providing his typical reliable presence. He also contributed with a key assist to Sam Surridge's final goal against Philadelphia, pinging an inch-perfect ball for the striker to volley home.