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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.

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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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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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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Nashville SC trade defender Lukas MacNaughton to DC United

Nashville SC trade defender Lukas MacNaughton to DC United

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC have traded center back Lukas MacNaughton to DC United, the club announced Wednesday. Nashville will receive $150,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money from the trade, as well as an additional $50,000 in 2026 GAM if MacNaughton reaches certain performance-based metrics. MacNaughton, 30, joined Nashville

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Huntsville City FC sign forward Real Gill

Huntsville City FC sign forward Real Gill

NASHVILLE, TN – Huntsville City FC announced the signing of Trinidad & Tobago international Real Gill ahead of the 2025 season on Monday. Gill, 21, spent the 2024 season with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC in USL League One. He played 20 matches, scoring two goals and adding three assists en-route to

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Nashville SC re-sign defender Josh Bauer through 2026 season

Nashville SC re-sign defender Josh Bauer through 2026 season

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced on Tuesday that defender Josh Bauer has signed a new contract, keeping him in Music City through the 2026 season with a further option for 2027 after initially declining his 2025 option. Bauer, 26, was selected by Nashville in the first round of the 2021

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Huntsville City FC sign midfielders Moisés Véliz and Alan Carleton

Huntsville City FC sign midfielders Moisés Véliz and Alan Carleton

NASHVILLE, TN – Huntsville City FC have officially announced the signings of midfielders Moisés Véliz and Alan Carleton ahead of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season. As reported by Broadway Sports Media, 20-year-old Moisés Véliz joins on loan from Panama City-based Tauro FC on loan with an option to purchase. The

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