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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, MLSSoccer.com, SoccerAmerica and GIVEMESPORT.

Preseason Primer: Everything to know about Nashville SC

Preseason Primer: Everything to know about Nashville SC

NASHVILLE, TN - It's almost impossible to imagine that there are just 31 days until Nashville SC kick off their 2025 MLS campaign. The offseason has flown by, with the club spending the past week in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, for the first stage of their preseason training

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Nashville SC officially sign defender Andy Najar

Nashville SC officially sign defender Andy Najar

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC officially announced the signing of defender Andy Najar on Thursday. As reported by SixOneFive Soccer, Najar arrives from CD Olimpia in Honduras, where a clause in his contract allowed him to leave on a free transfer should an MLS club want to sign him. “Andy

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Nashville SC confirm shirt numbers for new signings

Nashville SC confirm shirt numbers for new signings

As Nashville SC players report to the Vanderbilt Health Training Center for the start of preseason camp this morning, the club has confirmed squad numbers for their new signings, as well as a pair of changes. Centerback Jeisson Palacios has taken the number four shirt after joining from América de

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Nashville SC release 2025 preseason training camp roster

Nashville SC release 2025 preseason training camp roster

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced their full preseason training camp roster on Wednesday. The announcement is the first time Nashville have ever publicized their training camp participants, and is a welcome step towards further transparency. Nashville's full cohort of contracted players will participate, with defender Walker Zimmerman

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Nashville SC sign defender Chris Applewhite to homegrown contract

Nashville SC sign defender Chris Applewhite to homegrown contract

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced on Wednesday that defender Chris Applewhite has been signed to a homegrown contract through 2027, with club options for 2028 and 2029. Applewhite, 17, joined Nashville's U17 side in 2022 as a 15-year-old, originally from Waldorf, Maryland. He broke into the Huntsville

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Nashville SC buy out Randall Leal's contract

Nashville SC buy out Randall Leal's contract

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced on Tuesday that the club has bought out the remainder of midfielder Randall Leal's contract. Leal, 28, was waived by Nashville last week and subsequently claimed by DC United. ¡Bienvenido a la Familia Rojinegra, Randall! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/tGIOGP5eVo — D.C. United

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Major League Soccer updates roster rules

Major League Soccer updates roster rules

Major League Soccer announced several key roster rule changes on Tuesday. Including the ability for teams to trade real cash for players for the first time in league history, the moves increase flexibility for teams to construct more competitive rosters. Here are the key points: 1. Cash trades Teams can

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Huntsville City FC sign midfielder Christian Koffi

Huntsville City FC sign midfielder Christian Koffi

Huntsville City FC announced the signing of midfielder Christian Koffi on Tuesday. The 24-year-old winger joins after spending the 2024 campaign with the Chicago Fire II in MLS NEXT Pro, where he scored two goals and added five assists in 29 matches. Previously, the Frenchman played with Club de Fútbol

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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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