The push for silverware is on. Nashville SC finds themselves in an enviable but demanding position: competing for trophies on multiple fronts. The squad's mettle will be tested with a deep run in the US Open Cup and a sustained challenge for the Supporters' Shield.
Beginning Thursday, July 24, the MLS Secondary Transfer Window offers a month-long opportunity to strategically enhance the roster for the grueling stretch run. Let's dive into the current state of Nashville's squad, evaluate key positional needs, and examine the scant rumors of potential arrivals and departures that could shape the club's destiny this year.
Are there any holes in Nashville’s roster?
It is challenging to find flaws in a roster when Nashville have outperformed their preseason expectations by a significant margin.
Currently, Nashville sit third in the Eastern Conference and are set to play in their first US Open Cup semifinal. With a third of the season left to go, there are legitimate hopes for capturing a club-first trophy among supporters.
The results are backed up by the underlying data as well. The Coyotes lead MLS in American Soccer Analysis’ encompassing Expected Points and Expected Goal Differential metrics. That suggests that Nashville’s performance is no fluke. In fact, Nashville may be underperforming compared to where the data suggests they could be.
