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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 appoint BJ Callaghan as second-ever head coach

Nashville SC appoint BJ Callaghan as second-ever head coach

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced on Wednesday the appointment of BJ Callaghan as the second head coach in club history. Callaghan, 43, has been an assistant for the US Men’s National Team under Gregg Berhalter since 2019, serving as the interim head coach in 2023. He lead the USMNT

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Huntsville City FC acquire forward Jordan Knight

Huntsville City FC acquire forward Jordan Knight

NASHVILLE, TN – Huntsville City FC announced today that they have acquired forward Jordan Knight via a trade with Columbus Crew 2. Knight, 21, has played 42 matches with Columbus since his debut in 2022. A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Knight is a versatile player. Typically deployed as a left wingback,

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What do Nashville SC need from their next head coach?

What do Nashville SC need from their next head coach?

It’s been 18 days since Nashville SC fired Gary Smith. With four matches under interim head coach Rumba Munthali (one win, two draws and one loss), the club heads into a two-week international break before they resume play on June 15. As general manager Mike Jacobs searches for a

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Gary Smith’s Nashville legacy

Gary Smith’s Nashville legacy

NASHVILLE, TN – The Gary Smith era is over in Nashville, ending with a Thursday morning press release announcing that Nashville SC had parted ways with the only manager they’ve ever had. Building from the ground up The Englishman joined the organization in 2017, arriving in the Music City a

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Rumba Munthali: who is Nashville SC’s interim manager?

Rumba Munthali: who is Nashville SC’s interim manager?

For the first time in club history, Nashville SC will have a new manager on the touchline when Rumbani “Rumba” Munthali takes charge against Atlanta United on Saturday. Munthali was named Nashville’s interim manager after Gary Smith was fired Thursday morning. The 45-year-old will take charge of his first

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Nashville SC fire head coach Gary Smith

Nashville SC fire head coach Gary Smith

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC have officially parted ways with head coach Gary Smith, the club announced Thursday morning. Assistant coach Steve Guppy has also departed. Smith, 55, has been Nashville’s manager for the entirety of their existence as a professional club, hired has the head coach of their USL

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The numbers behind Nashville SC’s floundering attack

The numbers behind Nashville SC’s floundering attack

Nashville’s attack has slumped at the worst possible time. They’ve scored nine goals in eight MLS matches this season, and 1.12 goals scored per game isn’t nearly enough to counteract the 1.88 goals they give up each game. With just seven points, they’re in

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Lukas MacNaughton undergoes surgery, out with “long-term injury”

Lukas MacNaughton undergoes surgery, out with “long-term injury”

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC head coach Gary Smith gave an update on defender Lukas MacNaughton during Thursday’s matchday minus two media availability. The center back went off injured in the 51st minute in last Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF, appearing to get his left leg stuck

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Hany Mukhtar: “I wanted to stay here”

Hany Mukhtar: “I wanted to stay here”

NASHVILLE, TN – Hany Mukhtar is here to stay. The German attacker, one of Major League Soccer’s brightest stars and the face of Nashville SC, signed a new long-term deal which will keep him in Music City through 2026, with a further option for 2027. Announced two weeks before his

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