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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In one of the more surprising developments of 2025, Josh Bauer finished as Nashville SC's joint third-highest scorer, bagging four goals and impressing in multiple roles across the backline. The 27-year-old defender did everything that was asked of him, and looks capable of playing a larger role in 2026.
2025 Grade: A
2025 by the numbers
Appearances: 30 (12 starts)
Minutes: 1,332
Goals: 4
Assists: 3
G+ per 96: -0.08
2025 in review
Bauer was buried in the center back depth chart for most of the year, stuck in a log jam behind Walker Zimmerman, Jeisson Palacios and Jack Maher. While he saw a handful of minutes in the middle, the bulk of his action came as a fullback.
