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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.

REPORT: Nashville SC to resume play next Friday

REPORT: Nashville SC to resume play next Friday

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC are eight days from taking the field once again. Major League Soccer is currently planning to have Nashville play at FC Dallas next Friday, August 7, sources tell Broadway Sports Media. Both Nashville and Dallas were withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament due to

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Nashville SC withdrawn from MLS is Back Tournament

Nashville SC withdrawn from MLS is Back Tournament

Nashville SC has been withdrawn from the MLS is Back Tournament. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic was first to report the news, with Speedway Soccer independently confirming. (UPDATE: MLS has since officially announced). Nine of Nashville’s players have tested positive for Covid-19 since arriving in Orlando. The cluster of

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Major League Soccer Suspends 2020 Season Due To Covid-19 Pandemic

Major League Soccer Suspends 2020 Season Due To Covid-19 Pandemic

Major League Soccer announced Thursday their decision to suspend the 2020 season indefinitely in response to the global Covid-19 outbreak. Sport's Illustrated's Grant Wahl was the first to report the story, with MLS later issuing the following statement: Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days

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Major League Soccer suspends 2020 season due to Covid-19 pandemic

Major League Soccer suspends 2020 season due to Covid-19 pandemic

Major League Soccer announced Thursday their decision to suspend the 2020 season indefinitely in response to the global Covid-19 outbreak. Sports Illustrated‘s Grant Wahl was the first to report the story, with MLS later issuing the following statement: Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days pic.twitter.com/

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Recap: Nashville SC fall to Atlanta United in MLS debut

Recap: Nashville SC fall to Atlanta United in MLS debut

NASHVILLE, TN – In front of a crowd of 59,069 at Nissan Stadium, Nashville SC fell to Atlanta United in their Major League Soccer debut. The expansion side left a good account of themselves, but weren’t able to match the Five Stripes’ quality in the final third. Head coach

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Nashville SC sign midfielder Tah Brian Anunga

Nashville SC sign midfielder Tah Brian Anunga

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced Wednesday that they have signed midfielder Tah Brian Anunga to their roster ahead of the 2020 Major League Soccer season. Anunga, 23, will join Nashville on January 18 ahead of their preseason camp in Bradenton, Florida. Anunga holds a US green card and will

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Report: Cameron Lancaster To Return To Louisville

Report: Cameron Lancaster To Return To Louisville

NASHVILLE, TN - Cameron Lancaster may be on his way out of Nashville. According to a report from The Beautiful Game Network, Lancaster will return to Louisville City FC for the 2020 season. Lancaster spent four seasons in Louisville, where he won two USL Cups and set the USL Championship

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Nashville SC announce coaching staff for 2020 season

Nashville SC announce coaching staff for 2020 season

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced Wednesday the appointment of Steve Guppy, Brett Jacobs and Matt Pickens to the coaching staff for their debut season in Major League Soccer. Guppy and Jacobs will join Head Coach Gary Smith as assistant coaches, while Matt Pickens will serve as the goalkeeper coach, a

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Sources: Nashville SC pursuing striker Aké Loba

Sources: Nashville SC pursuing striker Aké Loba

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville are in talks with Ivorian striker Aké Loba, sources confirm to Speedway Soccer. Nashville's interest was first reported by Medio Tiempo and later by ESPN FC’s Tom Marshall. The 21-year-old attacker spent the 2019 season in Liga MX on loan with Querétaro on loan

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Sources: Nashville SC To Sign Defender Brayan Beckeles

Sources: Nashville SC To Sign Defender Brayan Beckeles

Nashville SC are set to strengthen their defense, adding Honduran international Brayan Beckeles, sources have confirmed to Speedway Soccer. Nashville SC declined to comment per club policy. REPORT: #NashvilleSC to sign defender Brayan Beckeles. https://t.co/Ekb95UfHJ9 — Ben Wright (@benwright) December 4, 2019 Beckeles, 34, is capable of playing

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Nashville SC trade for forward Dominique Badji

Nashville SC trade for forward Dominique Badji

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC have added another striker to their ranks, acquiring Dominique Badji from FC Dallas for $175k in 2020 TAM and $150k in 2020 GAM. Additionally, FC Dallas will receive $75k in GAM if Badji meets certain “performance-based metrics”. Badji has spent his entire professional career in Major

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