Nashville Captain, Walker Zimmerman Hospitalization. (UPDATED)

Nashville SC defender and captain Walker Zimmerman sustained a head injury during the team’s match against Charlotte FC on April 5. In the 71st minute, Zimmerman attempted to clear a cross with a header and collided with Charlotte’s Kerwin Vargas, who was executing a bicycle kick. Vargas’ foot struck Zimmerman in the face, leading to immediate medical attention on the field.

Kerwin Vargas Clashes with Walker Zimmerman | Image: Miguel Alejando Sanchez-Nuñez For Football Club Magazine

Zimmerman was placed in a neck brace and stretchered off after a six-minute delay. He was then transported to a local hospital in Charlotte. Post-match, Nashville SC’s head coach, B.J. Callaghan, reported that Zimmerman was in stable condition and responsive.

Teammates and opponents expressed concern and support following the incident. Nashville defender Daniel Lovitz highlighted Zimmerman’s commitment:

"I've played with Walker long enough to see him put his head in some crazy situations, and quite frankly, it's what makes him great and such a valuable part of our team and such a weapon offensively and defensively,"

Ashley Westwood started the post match pressers by sending his best wishes as well.

"First of all we just want to make sure Walker's all right It wasn't nice to see and hopefully he's doing all right We send our best wishes to the team and as a football club to him and all his family. It's not nice to see when that happens, Kerwin is devastated in there, he was shaken on the pitch but hopefully he's all right Nothing else matters at the minute."

Later in the day around 6PM eastern time, ESPN reported that Zimmerman was discharged from the hospital after receiving medical care.  As of now, no further updates have been provided regarding his recovery timeline or availability for upcoming matches.

Fans and the broader soccer community are awaiting further information on Zimmerman’s condition and potential return to play. Nashville SC is expected to provide updates as they become available.