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Ben Wright

Ben is a Founder & Executive Editor of SixOneFive Soccer. He's covered Nashville SC since 2018, and also covers Major League Soccer for outlets like Backheeled, GIVEMESPORT and MLSSoccer.com.

Brian Anunga signs with FC Cincinnati

Brian Anunga signs with FC Cincinnati

NASHVILLE, TN - Midfielder Brian Anunga has officially departed Nashville SC, signing as a free agent with FC Cincinnati after his option was declined following the 2024 season. ✍️ Welcome to Cincy, Brian! #AllForCincy — FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) January 13, 2025

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Nashville SC sign defender Jeisson Palacios

Nashville SC sign defender Jeisson Palacios

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced the signing of free agent defender Jeisson Palacios on Monday. The 30-year-old Colombian center back spent the last season with América de Cali in the Colombian Categoría Primera A, where he made 26 appearances.

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Nashville SC players report for 2025 preseason

Nashville SC players report for 2025 preseason

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC players reported to the Vanderbilt Health Training Center in Antioch, Tennessee, on Saturday as the club prepares for the 2025 Major League Soccer Season. Players underwent medical examinations at the club's training center, before traveling to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Sunday to

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Nashville SC sign goalkeeper Xavier Valdez

Nashville SC sign goalkeeper Xavier Valdez

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced the signing of goalkeeper Xavier Valdez on Friday. Valdez, 21, was selected by Nashville in the MLS End-of-Year Waivers in December. “Xavier is an exciting young prospect who has already achieved some unique playing experiences domestically and internationally for a goalkeeper his age,” said

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Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre transitions to Vice Chairman role, Lindsey Paola promoted to Chief Business Officer

Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre transitions to Vice Chairman role, Lindsey Paola promoted to Chief Business Officer

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC made a pair of key changes to their organizational structure this morning, promoting Lindsey Paola to Chief Business Officer while former CEO Ian Ayre transitions into a Vice Chairman role. From the press release: Nashville Soccer Club announced today the promotion of current Chief Operating Officer

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Sources: Nashville SC to sign defender Andy Najar

Sources: Nashville SC to sign defender Andy Najar

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC are close to a deal to sign Honduran defender Andy Najar, sources confirm to SixOneFive Soccer. Alvaro De La Rocha and Tom Bogert were first to report. 🇭🇳🟡 Sources: Nashville SC finalizing a deal to sign defender Andy Najar from CD Olimpia. @AlvaroDLaRocha 1st reported. Najar,

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Nashville SC announce 2025 coaching staff

Nashville SC announce 2025 coaching staff

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced the additions of three new members of their coaching staff on Wednesday, joining head coach BJ Callaghan and assistant John Bello. Michael Nsien joins as assistant coach. Nsien played for the LA Galaxy reserves in 2005 and the Portland Timbers in USL Championship in

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Nashville SC announce 2025 preseason schedule

Nashville SC announce 2025 preseason schedule

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC have announced their schedule for the 2025 preseason, their first under head coach BJ Callaghan. Players will report to the club's training center on Saturday, January 11 to undergo medical examinations and officially kick off preseason. On Sunday, January 12, they'll

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Nashville SC’s New Year’s resolutions

Nashville SC’s New Year’s resolutions

Happy New Year, everyone! The start of a new year always brings a sense of possibility and optimism. For Nashville SC, they’ll happily turn the page on a forgettable 2024 and look forward to a 2025 that doesn’t guarantee success, but at least brings the potential that things

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Nashville SC trade Shaq Moore to FC Dallas

Nashville SC trade Shaq Moore to FC Dallas

NASHVILLE, TN – On Friday, Nashville SC announced that defender Shaq Moore has been traded to FC Dallas for $50,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), plus an additional $100,000 in GAM if certain performance-based incentives are met. Moore, 28, joined Nashville via transfer in the summer of 2022

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Nashville SC make two selections in MLS SuperDraft, add GAM

Nashville SC make two selections in MLS SuperDraft, add GAM

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC made two selections in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft on Friday, as well as adding much-needed General Allocation Money. The Coyotes opted to trade their sixth overall pick in the first round to the Colorado Rapids, taking $125,000 in 2025 GAM and up to $25,000

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Major League Soccer releases General Allocation Money totals for every club
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Major League Soccer releases General Allocation Money totals for every club

On Thursday, Major League Soccer made a significant step towards more transparency by publicizing the amount of General Allocation Money (GAM) each club has available for the first time in league history. The list, published by the MLS Communications Department, is a snapshot of where teams stand heading into the

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Former Nashville SC stalwart Aníbal Godoy signs with San Diego FC

Former Nashville SC stalwart Aníbal Godoy signs with San Diego FC

NASHVILLE, TN – Aníbal Godoy has officially departed Nashville SC after five seasons, signing as a free agent with expansion club San Diego FC. Welcome to San Diego, Aníbal. San Diego FC signs World Cup veteran midfielder Aníbal Godoy to a one-year contract through the end of the 2025 MLS season

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