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Multimedia journalist covering MLS and Nashville SC | ✍️ @BroadwayTN | 🎙️ @pharmasoccer | ⚽ @kickinit615 | 🇮🇶🇺🇸 Proud Refugee
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On Air with Valair - Sean Davis
Sean was very open, he said we can ask anything, which made this interview great. Like in this clip, he talks about his late mother and the lessons she taught him.
Full episode:
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Sam Surridge scores a last minute tying goal on his debut. Then in the shootout he does this.
Absolute baller.
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Hugh Jackman on Broadway (the real one not where tourists get drunk) holding a Nashville SC jersey, what a time to be alive.
Shoutout to Wolverine himself, this is a great gesture. Also, great to see Walker getting the respect he deserves.
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Losing a cup final in the 11th kick of a shootout is nothing to be ashamed of. Even though NSC will be disappointed to finish second, they should be proud of the way they handled themselves in this tournament.
There's certainly more in store for the Boys in Gold.
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This is how I feel about the city of Cincinnati, the
@Bengals
and
@fccincinnati
.
#TitanUp
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Some of the signs and banners being set up right now by
@TheBacklineSC
were sent from
@LosVerdesATX
. Those same banners were raised by Austin supporters after the Uvalde shooting.
A nice gesture, but a sad reality.
#everyonen
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Everyone is afraid of Iran's respons, but the IRGC has been "retaliating" for years, just not always against America. Iraqis and others saw the worst of it. The western media didn't cover it, but when America is involved it's different. Middle easterns lives just don't matter.
A serious question to the alarmists: What will the IRGC do now that it has not already done? Kidnap foreigners? Strike military bases? Sack embassies? Assassination attempts? Target GCC oil interests? Send out militias to crackdown on adversaries?
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The keeper was already diving, he was not obstructed when the shot was taken.
This is a harsh call.
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Folarin Balogun:
“I really enjoyed playing here tonight. I thought the turf was maybe, I think, the best I’ve played on in a different ground . . . The ball moved well and the home supporters were amazing. They really helped us and pushed us over the line.”
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"I love Nashville with my whole heart, my wife does too, we are expected in september. We couldn't be happier here."
Jacob Shaffelburg on European offers.
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@oeste
I also love the difference in quality between teammates, especially for smaller nations. It’d be like a top league golden boot contender on one wing and a part time chiropractor on the other.
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Fun fact:
Atlanta United has never finished above Nashville SC in MLS.
Goodnight
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Kid Cudi: if you love me so much why'd you
23 year old me: leeeeeet me gooooo
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Nashville native and former Lipscomb Bison, Malachi Jones, gets his first MLS goal.
He was drafted 8th overall by NYCFC in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.
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"I've doubted myself this year, especially after the Cincinnati game at home. Where, honestly, I thought this could be it for me. But I had a lot of people pick me up"
In 2023, Dax McCarty went from considering retirement to playing a huge role for Nashville SC.
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Pulisic:
“Nashville is one of my favorite cities. First time playing in this stadium, so it was really cool. Obviously, you know, weeknight later, but fans really showed up and it was good. I really enjoyed my time here and hopefully they enjoyed the game.”
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Shoutout to these absolute legends for making the trip down to Santiago, Dominican Republic!
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This was the Gary Smith’s last words as NSC head coach.
Not sure if he knew it was coming, but his last message was to support the players.
From a professional standpoint, Gary was great to cover. Always gave meaningful and thoughtful answers. I wish him the best of luck.
"They've been brilliant for me for a long time. At some point, guess what? I won't be here. Some would be happy and some won't. But while we are in this position the only thing I could urge them to do is get behind the group."
Gary Smith's answer to my question about
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Leal:
Thanks his wife and parents. It has been rough since the injury, but he’s proud of himself for not losing his head.
Feels the most comfortable at the 10, but happy to play wherever.
Mukhtar randomly walks out of the locker room and yells “he’s back!”
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Nashville now only need one results from two games to qualify for the 2024 CONCACAF Champions League/Cup.
This is one of the biggest achievements in club history, and if they qualify, it would be the biggest achievement.
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I’ve seen some takes about how NSC fans shouldn’t have booed Messi.
From a completely objective stand point, that is nonsense.
Booing the opposition is not disrespectful, and has nothing to do with him being the goat.
You think the fans in Lyon or Marseille didn’t boo?
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB APPOINTS U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM ASSISTANT COACH B.J. CALLAGHAN AS HEAD COACH
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#FilmFriday
📽️ on a Tuesday? Why not?
Everything you need to know about Nashville's newest signing, Sam Surridge, and how he'll fit within the team.
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In March 2020, then expansion side, Nashville SC were heading to their first MLS away match in Portland.
A few days before, Nashville was hit with a deadly tornado.
@TimbersFC
and
@timbersarmy
raised donations and made this banner.
An incredible gesture.
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Same banners, different city.
I hope fans across MLS never have to use these again, but that does not look likely at the moment. While I am optimistic about the new generation, I am extremely pessimistic about our political leaders. Change is a necessity.
📷:
@SpeedwaySoc
Assault rifles got to go! Nashville 🤝 Austin
This is bigger than futbol
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This one was baffling, I just think it's a clear penalty.
I understand Muyl was offside, which is close, but he looks off. However, the incident happened before the offside. Boyd touches the ball first while Callender misses it and trips him.
Am I missing something?
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Guys, this might be a hot take, but I think Nashville fans like Lukas MacNaughton.
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Walker Zimmerman had an incredible game against Club América, a quiet but good match against Minnesota.
Tonight he has been the man of the match against Monterrey. He has shut down multiple attacks and continues to be a threat from set pieces.
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FT: Nashville 2 - 0 Monterrey
This game (and the Leagues Cup as a whole) should put an end to Nashville “parks the bus” narrative. Honestly, that should’ve been done in 2022, but I digress.
This team plays great soccer and they are capable of incredible results.
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Hany Mukhtar:
“A lot of people laughed” when he said he can have a better season than last year.
He was angry to miss the fourth goal
Believes there’s still potential to be better on the ball as a team.
Praises McCarty for his vision.
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YES ALISTAIR, GET HIS RACIST ASS!
For the millionth time, immigrants are the heartbeat of Canada/US. No, we aren’t always black, hispanic or Asian. We have different races, colors and cultures.
If you aren’t Native American, you/your family immigrated here. Period.
What if I told you that myself and the other two ‘white’ players pictured here are the sons of immigrants as well?
This is Canada. Our strength is in our diversity and it is what makes our country so special - not tragic. 🇨🇦
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Dynamic pricing is annoying because there are still unsold tickets to the final. Not resell, actual tickets. Somehow those are more expensive than resell.
An event that would otherwise be sold out in minutes, now might have empty seats. Hopefully those prices continue to drop.
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That pass by Dax was so nice, I unknowingly stood up in the press box and had my hands on my head.
A beautiful sequence from Nashville SC.
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Here's what made the difference tonight.
Panicco's save on Matt Miazga's penalty.
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A group of children in front of me have fully transitioned into supporting Nashville SC. One of them was asking for a yellow on the latest challenge on Mukhtar.
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I know Tyler Boyd didn't score, but a couple of things:
1. Mukhtar's pass was incredible. Playing in this formation allows him to be more of a natural number 10 when needed.
2. Surridge goes straight to Boyd and makes sure he keeps his head up after the miss.
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"There's also that belt on the line. I think I saw that if we get a point or three points, we win the belt. So, that'll be fun too."
Jacob Shaffelburg is all in on the supporters created "Southern Championship" belt.
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I asked Gary Smith about the current situation with the US Open Cup.
Not sure what answer I expected, but I definitely didn’t have this in mind 😂
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I can say with certainty that the vibes at Geodis Park are immaculate at the moment. This is one of the best crowds Nashville have had recently. It's also a sellout.
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It has been a while, but this is the sort of stuff we did case studies on in my PR classes.
NSC actually does a lot of good in the community, I have first hand experience w/ KI615. Unfortunately, with moves like this, they’ll be remembered for the wrong reason.
Just a bad look.
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Lukas MacNaughton on the abuse he has received on social media "I am ready to play, it hasn't affected me."
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#FilmFriday
🎥
Being a striker in Nashville's system means being selfless, that is not a common trait among strikers. Fortunately for Nashville, Bunbury has it.
In this week's edition, how did Bunbury influence the win against NYCFC?
Stick to the end for a treat.
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I honestly don't know how to sum up this match. Terrible officiating, players losing their heads, fans throwing stuff, 15+ minutes added time and three red cards.
Nashville lose the three points, but losing both fullbacks for the Cincy match makes it so much worse.
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Elliot Panicco, for the second consecutive game, saves a penalty to help Nashville advance.
He was brought in specifically for the shootouts in both matches.
Specialist.
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Rumba Munthali Nashville's interim head coach:
🟡 Born in Zambia, grew up in Toronto
🟡 Played at UAB & Pro in US, Canada and China
🟡 Became youth coach with SKC after retiring
🟡 Joined NSC in 2023 as Player Development coach
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“All good things come to an end”
Fafa Picault says goodbye to Nashville on Instagram.
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"I think that Dax was brilliant for us for the Red Bulls and he's still doing it with Nashville."
Thierry Henry makes an interesting point about the American player mentality, and uses Dax McCarty as an example, on
@CBSSportsGolazo
's Kickin' It.
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An interesting note about NSC in Leagues Cup.
If Nashville win their group, they’d host the round of 32, 16 and the quarter finals. Their 2022 record is better than everyone in their region. They’d also host the semi final as long as the LA teams don’t win the west.
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Still no Nashville SC beat writer…
Tennessean and USA Today Network appoint inaugural Taylor Swift reporter
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supporters in high spirits despite the weather delay!
A sold out away supporters sections and a good amount of gold all around the stadium.
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According to Vegas, Forster Ajago is the most likely goal scorer for Nashville SC vs. Colorado Rapids.
He is not eligible to play in MLS.
Either they have some insider info on international slots or they are clueless about MLS. Hint: it’s the latter.
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Coolest thing about the new kit is 35 patches representing different neighborhoods and areas in Nashville.
Fans will have the opportunity to choose their neighborhood patch with their jersey purchase.
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Really hard to think of a better way this game could have gone. Mukhtar with four goal contributions, Surridge goal and even a Bunbury goal.
Also, all of the build up play and combos have been great.
NSC just need to end this with clean sheets and no injuries.
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Sources: Sam Surridge is a player Nashville SC is “going after.”
I haven’t been able to get any more details, but Nashville have been perusing him at least since last month.
Reports of championship teams being in the race as well, but nothing substantial.
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Hmmm. I wonder who else in MLS looking for a No. 9?
"[Sam] Surridge has interest from clubs in Major League Soccer while Cheikhou Kouyaté and Dennis have options in Saudi Arabia."
(via
@JPercyTelegraph
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"The one thing I do want to do is to bring a trophy to the city and I do believe we have the team to do it."
Taylor Washington reflects on his six years with Nashville SC (USL and MLS) and his work within the community.
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It's crazy to think this was five years ago. Shame the club hides the USL days.
I actually think this stuff would help the NSC (MLS) brand, but what do I know? A lot of foundational pieces at the current NSC organization are from five/four years ago.
Glad the SGs remember 💛
“I love it when you call me Ropapa”
@RopapaMensah
scored the first goal in Nashville SC history with this chip over the goalkeeper.
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GEODIS Park looking as great as always.
Biggest event in stadium/Nashville SC history. Here we go!
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🚨 NEW SHOW 🚨
Introducing "On Air with Valair!"
A show bringing you closer to your favorite soccer players. Learn about life on and off the pitch through personal stories, stupid questions and a good conversation.
First episode with Jack Maher out on Wednesday!
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Hey
@NashvilleSC
fans, I have compiled a list of all local soccer media.
These folks cover NSC better than anyone else, some have been doing it for years. Please support them every chance you get and share this list.
And yes, I totally put my pod first.
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It took Orlando City six MLS seasons and 193 games to make the playoffs. Nashville did it in their first season after 23 games.
I would be upset too 😂
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Gary Smith:
Praises the supporters for creating a great atmosphere.
“The first half about winning the game, the second about managing it.”
Critical of the ref’s decision to send Zimmerman off.
On Leal “a match winning performance. Man if the match, for sure.”
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“All due respect to Derrick Henry and Juuse Saros and a few others, but no other athlete in the Music City is more important to his team than Mukhtar is to Nashville SC.”
Gentry nails this one. Nashville has to pay Mukhtar whatever he wants.
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NEW: I asked Nashville SC coach Gary Smith about Lionel Messi last night, and his answer was primarily about Hany Mukhtar. And for good reason.
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Wrote over a 1000 words about BJ Callaghan, and I would appreciate it if y'all read them, or at least some of them.
He brings a new way of thinking to Nashville while preserving the positives from their current state.
Check it out! ⤵️
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Great signing!
No language/culture barrier. Cadiz & Loba had to adapt to a very English-esq environment. That isn’t an issue for Surridge. There’s also a clear position for him on the current squad. His physical profile and style of play fits this team perfectly.
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Gary Smith:
The penalty is soft, but he understands why it was given.
Panicco was “incredible” and has been unlucky to not get more minutes.
Gives credit to Matt Pickens for pushing for Panicco to get in.
Should be a fantastic atmosphere at Geodis.
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Instant reaction!
One of the best, if not, the best performance in Nashville SC history.
I have a lot more thoughts, but y’all will have to wait for the
@pharmasoccer
emergency pod, haha!
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"Now we are playing a formation that I love, that suits me pretty well."
Tyler Boyd on his injury struggles, how the NSC squad is a "bunch of brothers" and getting his first MLS goal for Nashville.
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INBOX: Nashville had the best registration response of any U.S. city for Premier League Morning Live.
Past cities:
New York
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Orlando
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Gary Smith confirms that Joe Willis is back with the team after attending to a personal circumstance.
“Joe will be back in the building as of today and will be ready for tomorrow. I have a big choice to make”
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"During the crossing and finishing [drill], the only person I couldn't cross the ball to was Sam."
"My best friend is Matt LaGrassa .... I play Call of Duty with Bradley Bourgeois."
Taylor Washington on his assist and the USL days. (S/O
@Jacob_Shames
for the USL Q)
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His latest salary was $3.2 mil guaranteed. I would imagine this would get him closer to $5 mil, if not surpass that. Especially considering Driussi (2022 MVP rival) is currently at $6 mil.
Regardless, this is really good news for
#EveryoneN
fans.
🟡⚫️🇺🇸 Understand MLS side Nashville have agreed on new deal for Hany Mukhtar until 2027.
Agreement sealed for 28 year old forward who’s set to sign new contract soon.
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BREAKING: Nashville SC announces the departure of head coach Gary Smith.
Former Player and Current Player Development Coach with Nashville SC Rumba Munthali Steps up as Interim Head Coach.
Assistant Coach Steve Guppy Departs as Part of Staff Change.
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Call it bias or whatever. The US could’ve used Walker Zimmerman tonight, you can’t convince me otherwise. Richards wasn’t great and CCV was just poor. 🤷♂️
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"Thank you for making me a better player!"
Hany Mukhtar shares some nice words about CJ Sapong. The two had an incredible stretch of games in summer 2021. Sapong always allowed Mukhtar to shine and was happy to do the dirty work.
Instagram: hanymuk10
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🚨 MLS Brothers Alert 🚨
Malachi (NYCFC) and Isaiah (NSC) Jones both on the bench for tonight's match at Geodis Park.
Both brothers along with their SIX siblings were adopted from Sierra Leone by a family in Thompson Station, Tennessee.
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Imagine how the people who left after América’s second goal feel.
Sorry, I had no updates so much happened and I simply couldn’t keep up.
Wild stuff.
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“Thankful for everything Gary and Steve have done for me”
Hany Mukhtar says goodbye to Gary Smith and Steve Guppy on Instagram.
As far as I can tell he’s the first Nashville player to do so on social media.
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📽️
#FilmFriday
Walker Zimmerman has preformed at a high level since 2020. We (NSC fans) are so used to it, that sometimes we forget just how important he is.
His performance against FCC was one of the many great ones this season.
Enjoy the video!
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Nashville's season is over.
A disappointing second half to what could've been their best season, just not good enough after the leagues cup.
A lot of work to do in the offseason, most importantly in midfield.
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In 2023 I decided to take things a step further. It was exhausting at times, but extremely rewarding as well.
Thanks to all of my teammates and everyone who liked, commented and shared.
I was told that I don't celebrate my achievements enough, so here you go! 😅
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This is the best Alex Muyl has looked for Nashville since he joined. He's been an absolute menace on the right side. I think he's finally found his spot. I don't think this man gets tired, he was all over the pitch today.
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Huge applause from GEODIS Park as Dax McCarty enters the pitch for Atlanta.
McCarty was Nashville's first captain in MLS and played a significant part in their first four seasons in the league.
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Nashville SC will play Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday, August 19 at GODIS Park.
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#InterMiamiCF
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#GOAT
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Agree with Ben and I’ll add that Nashville will need to offer him a raise fairly soon as well.
If a good offer comes from overseas they can cash in, but they can’t afford to lose him domestically for not valuing him.
Jacob Shaffelburg is tearing this Venezuela defense apart. It’s really starting to feel like his days in MLS are numbered.
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Nashville’s preseason match on Feb 7 against Birmingham Legion will be open to the public to some capacity.
Details will be shared with fans soon.
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"They've been brilliant for me for a long time. At some point, guess what? I won't be here. Some would be happy and some won't. But while we are in this position the only thing I could urge them to do is get behind the group."
Gary Smith's answer to my question about
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I am happy and excited to start start working with the
@BroadwayTN
crew.
I can't wait to start adding to their already amazing coverage of Nashville SC.
Fyi: nothing is changing with
@PharmaSoccer
or anything else I do.
Shoutout to
@benwright
and
@ChrisIvey865
for the help!
We're thrilled to announce that Valair Shabilla (
@valairshabilla
) has joined Broadway Sports Media as an MLS Contributor. We can't wait to add his unique and in-depth coverage of Nashville SC to our roster going forward. Get to know Valair here 👇
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Living in America, I never thought this day would come. It's been almost a decade since I first heard
@arseblog
and
@gunnerblog
talk about these.
They only had the giant size, so now I am wandering the streets of Madrid with a family size Ruffles bag 😂
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Seems like a good time to bring this back up, Nashville had the highest PL Fan Fest registrations.
NSC, USMNT, USWNT and now the Premier League all in the last few years.
Nashville is a soccer city and I love it! Couldn’t have dreamed of this when I first moved to the US/Nash.
INBOX: Nashville had the best registration response of any U.S. city for Premier League Morning Live.
Past cities:
New York
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Orlando
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#MyPLMorning
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I’ve said it many times and I’ll stand by it, Bunbury is a good roaster player. Experienced, great off the pitch and can give you solid performances.
Relying on him as the main striker is not ideal, but that’s not his fault. Him getting booed at GEODIS was unnecessary.
A little extra on Teal Bunbury’s celebration after his last several substitutions have been boo’d by the home crowd.
Good for him. He’s a great pro who works hard and has had a thankless job. 3 goals in 284 minutes is fantastic production. Well deserved.
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Sorry y’all, won’t be covering the game tonight. I am covering a bigger event.
Congrats
@ClayLaSoul
and
@merrilyreyn
!!! 💛💙
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Alex Muyl, McKenzie Gaines and Tah Brian Anunga combine for one of the sauciest Nashville SC passing sequences.
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