Here at SixOneFive Soccer, we're breaking down the performances of every member of Nashville's squad during the 2025 season. Over the coming weeks, we'll review how all 33 players performed, their biggest moments of the campaign, and what to expect from them in 2026. You won't find this level of analysis anywhere else.
2025 report cards
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Joe Willis was the unquestioned number one option in goal for Nashville SC during his sixth season with the club, starting every match in MLS and once again commanding one of the league's best backlines.
2025 Grade: A-
2025 by the numbers
Appearances: 37 (37 starts)
Minutes: 3,766
Saves: 92
Clean sheets: 9
G+ per 96: +0.06
2025 in review
With youngster Brian Schwake signing in the offseason, and the club utilizing a much more possession-based approach in the first full season under BJ Callaghan, there were questions about Willis's place in the lineup heading into the season.
That position battle never materialized. Willis played every minute of the regular season and playoffs, and while Schwake impressed in the run to the US Open Cup championship, Willis's position never felt under threat.
