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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 sign winger McKinze Gaines

Nashville SC sign winger McKinze Gaines

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC have officially traded for winger McKinze Gaines from Charlotte FC. Nashville send their second round SuperDraft pick (#38 overall) the other way in exchange for Gaines, whose had his option declined by Charlotte this offseason. “McKinze has the pace to be an absolute goal threat and

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OFFICIAL: Nashville SC acquire Dru Yearwood from New York Red Bulls

OFFICIAL: Nashville SC acquire Dru Yearwood from New York Red Bulls

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC have officially traded for midfielder Dru Yearwood, sending $75,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money to the New York Red Bulls, as well as $75,000 in 2025 GAM should Yearwood meet certain performance-based metrics. Yearwood will occupy a U-22 Initiative roster spot for Nashville. “Dru

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RESULTS: 2023 Nashville SC Fan Survey

RESULTS: 2023 Nashville SC Fan Survey

With Nashville SC’s 2023 season officially in the history books, we wanted to get a sense for how the fanbase feels after the team’s fourth season in MLS. We asked you to respond to our post-season fan survey, and we were blown away by the responses. Over 400

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RESULTS: 2023 MLS Fan Survey

RESULTS: 2023 MLS Fan Survey

It’s been just over a month since we launched our 2023 End-of-Season survey, bookending the survey we ran before the start of the MLS season. Once again, we were blown away by the responses; over 400 people responded to the survey, giving incredibly detailed answers and a great look

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Fafà Picault confirms his departure from Nashville SC

Fafà Picault confirms his departure from Nashville SC

Fafà Picault confirmed on Friday that he will not return to Nashville SC in 2024 after entering free agency in the offseason. Picault, 32, spent just one season in Music City, acquired from Houston Dynamo for up to $250,000 in General Allocation Money last winter. In his lone season

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Dax McCarty says goodbye to Nashville SC after four seasons

Dax McCarty says goodbye to Nashville SC after four seasons

NASHVILLE, TN – Dax McCarty officially said goodbye to Music City on Friday. The first club captain for Nashville SC in MLS, McCarty leaves Nashville as a free agent. Thank you Nashville. It’s been a hell of a ride these last 4 years. Nothing but love for this city and

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Breaking down Nashville SC’s 2023 roster decisions

Breaking down Nashville SC’s 2023 roster decisions

Nashville SC announced their 2023 roster decisions earlier on Thursday. Eyebrows were raised at some decisions, while others seemed expected by the majority of the fanbase and media. Nashville did not announce or confirm any ongoing negotiations with out of contract players, with several eligible for free agency when it

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Recap: Missed chances doom Nashville in first leg of playoff series

Recap: Missed chances doom Nashville in first leg of playoff series

Nashville SC fell 1-0 against Orlando City on Monday night, losing the first match of their Round One best-of-three series in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Once again, poor finishing doomed Nashville, who had chances to take something from the match. The XI Gary Smith understandably went with his strongest available

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Nashville SC sell 24,000 season tickets for 2024, start waitlist

Nashville SC sell 24,000 season tickets for 2024, start waitlist

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced on Thursday that they’ve sold their entire allotment of 24,000 season tickets for the 2024 Major League Soccer season. Fans wishing to purchase new season tickets will have to join the newly-branded “Next Act” waitlist. “We have been blown away by the demand

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Nashville SC win 2023 Southern Championship Belt

Nashville SC win 2023 Southern Championship Belt

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC officially clinched the 2023 Southern Championship Belt on Wednesday night. Atlanta United’s 1-1 draw with DC United wrapped up this season’s slate of games in consideration for the fan-sponsored trophy, giving Nashville their second consecutive win. About the Southern Championship Belt The Southern Championship

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Nashville come up empty in brutal Leagues Cup loss

Nashville come up empty in brutal Leagues Cup loss

Soccer is beautiful. Lionel Messi’s 23rd minute goal against Nashville SC in Miami’s Leagues Cup final win last night was a prime example of that. The greatest player ever showed exactly why he is the greatest, pouncing on one of the rare moments of time and space Nashville

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How Leagues Cup reinvented Nashville SC’s season

How Leagues Cup reinvented Nashville SC’s season

After an average start to the 2023 season, Nashville SC went on a 10 games unbeaten streak. During the run, many saw them as the only contender to battle Cincinnati for the Supporters Shield.  Unfortunately for the Boys in Gold, that run didn’t last. Sometime in the middle of

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