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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 trade Ján Greguš to Minnesota United

Nashville SC trade Ján Greguš to Minnesota United

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC made a deadline day move on Wednesday night, trading midfielder Ján Greguš to Minnesota United for $75,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money and Minnesota’s natural second round draft pick in 2024. Greguš, 32, joined Nashville as a free agent on a one-year contract in

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Recap: Nashville SC sloppy in 4-3 Toluca loss

Recap: Nashville SC sloppy in 4-3 Toluca loss

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville were uncharacteristically sloppy in their 4-3 Leagues Cup loss to Deportivo Toluca on Thursday night, conceding four goals for just the third time in club history and putting their qualification for the knockout rounds on hold until the result of Monday night’s match between Toluca and

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Sam Surridge “excited for the challenge” with Nashville SC

Sam Surridge “excited for the challenge” with Nashville SC

NASHVILLE, TN - Sam Surridge knows what his job is with Nashville SC. The new Designated Player didn’t beat around the bush in his introductory press conference. “[Gary Smith] said you’re going to get loads of chances and I’ve just got to finish them off,” he told

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Breaking down Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge signing

Breaking down Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge signing

After a lengthy pursuit, Nashville SC officially announced the signing of Sam Surridge today. With a reported purchase price of $6.4 million, the English striker becomes the club’s second-biggest transfer in club history. The transfer fee also includes a number of add-ons which could eventually increase the fee

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Gary Smith on Sam Surridge: “He can score goals at all levels”

Gary Smith on Sam Surridge: “He can score goals at all levels”

Finally, Nashville SC have a Designated Player striker. The club signed 24-year-old Sam Surridge from Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, bolstering an attack that sorely needs another dimension. It’s been a need for Nashville since their MLS debut in 2020. They’ve tried to address it, too, signing Jhonder Cádiz

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Report: Nashville SC receives Qatari bid for Hany Mukhtar

Report: Nashville SC receives Qatari bid for Hany Mukhtar

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC have received a lucrative offer for reigning MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar from the Qatari Stars League. First reported by Al Kass and Transfermarkt‘s Manuel Veth and confirmed by Broadway Sports Media, the offer attempts to entice Nashville to sell the current best attacker in

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Gary Smith reaches 200 matches as Nashville SC manager

Gary Smith reaches 200 matches as Nashville SC manager

Gary Smith will hit a major milestone tonight. When Nashville SC take on Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Saturday, Smith will have managed 200 Nashville SC matches. Smith, 54, was hired on April 12, 2017 to manage Nashville’s USL side. In two seasons at in the American

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Nashville SC sign Adem Sipić as first-ever homegrown player

Nashville SC sign Adem Sipić as first-ever homegrown player

NASHVILLE, TN – In a special press conference at Geodis Park on Tuesday, Nashville SC announced 17-year-old forward Adem Sipić as the first homegrown signing in club history. Sipić will begin playing for Nashville SC in 2024 on a contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028. A native of

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Nashville SC sign Adem Sipić as first-ever homegrown player

Nashville SC sign Adem Sipić as first-ever homegrown player

NASHVILLE, TN – In a special press conference at Geodis Park on Tuesday, Nashville SC announced 17-year-old forward Adem Sipić as the first homegrown signing in club history. Sipić will begin playing for Nashville SC in 2024 on a contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028. A native of

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Nashville SC and Aké Loba agree to contract termination

Nashville SC and Aké Loba agree to contract termination

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced Monday that the club and forward Aké Loba have mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The move opens up a Designated Player spot on Nashville’s roster. Loba, 25, was signed for a club-record $6.8 million in July 2021, started just two matches in

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