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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 are legitimate MLS Cup contenders in second season

Nashville SC are legitimate MLS Cup contenders in second season

Nashville SC have been underestimated for the majority of their two seasons in MLS. They entered the league with little to no expectations of success in 2020. In 2020, MLSSoccer.com‘s staff predicted them to finish 12th in the East. They finished in 7th place and won two playoff

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Gary Smith: “I want to win every game”

Gary Smith: “I want to win every game”

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC drew their 18th match of the season on Sunday afternoon. Fittingly, the 18 results tied the Major League Soccer single season record set by Chicago Fire in 2014. And despite drawing an astounding 45% of Nashville’s matches in MLS, Gary Smith says that’s

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The MLS MVP race is closer than you think

The MLS MVP race is closer than you think

With a week left to go in the MLS regular season, the MVP race is as crowded as the race to qualify for the postseason. And it doesn’t take much searching on Twitter to realize just how much of a hot-button topic it is. Assuming nothing drastic changes in

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Nashville SC extend CEO Ian Ayre’s contract through 2026

Nashville SC extend CEO Ian Ayre’s contract through 2026

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced Monday that the club has extended CEO Ian Ayre’s contract through 2026. From the full press release: The Nashville SC ownership group, led by principal owner John Ingram, today announced the extension of Chief Executive Officer Ian Ayre’s contract through 2026. Ayre

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Nashville SC sign Aké Loba in club-record transfer

Nashville SC sign Aké Loba in club-record transfer

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced Wednesday the signing of Ivorian striker Aké Loba in a club-record transfer from C.F. Monterrey. The transfer fee ($6.8 million according to MLSSoccer.com‘s Tom Bogert) more than doubles Nashville’s previous club record transfer fee of just under $3 million for

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Nashville SC revamp interest in striker Aké Loba

Nashville SC revamp interest in striker Aké Loba

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC continue to explore options for a new Designated Player striker, and Aké Loba has resurfaced as a target for Nashville, as first reported by Record‘s Ignacio Suarez and independently confirmed by Broadway Sports. #Primicia OJO regios@NashvilleMLS dan como un hecho la llegada en

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Nashville SC buy down Randall Leal’s DP contract

Nashville SC buy down Randall Leal’s DP contract

NASHVILLE, TN - Major League Soccer’s roster compliance deadline was this weekend, and Nashville SC have made a significant change to their roster designations. Randall Leal no longer occupies a Designated Player slot and new signing Rodrigo Piñeiro is listed as a U22 Initiative signing. Leal, 24, was signed

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Nashville SC trade for defender Dylan Nealis

Nashville SC trade for defender Dylan Nealis

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC announced Saturday that they have acquired defender Dylan Nealis from Inter Miami CF for $175,000 in GAM plus an additional $50,000 if Nealis meets certain performance based metrics. Nealis is signed for the 2021 season, with club options for 2022 and 2023. “Dylan is

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Nashville SC sign defender Robert Castellanos

Nashville SC sign defender Robert Castellanos

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced the signing of center-back Robert Castellanos on Wednesday. The 22-year-old free agent has played with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros for the last three seasons, making 53 USL appearances since his debut with LA Galaxy II in 2017. “Robert has the

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Nashville SC sign forward CJ Sapong

Nashville SC sign forward CJ Sapong

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced Wednesday that they have signed striker CJ Sapong via free agency. Sapong is set to join Nashville on a two-year deal with an option for a third. “CJ is a proven goal scorer who plays with the energy and enthusiasm needed in successful teams,

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Nashville SC acquire winger Rodrigo Piñeiro

Nashville SC acquire winger Rodrigo Piñeiro

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville SC announced the signing of winger Rodrigo Piñeiro on Wednesday. Piñeiro, 21, has spent the whole of his young career in his native Uruguay, playing with powerhouse Peñarol for two seasons before joining Danubio last January, where he scored twice and assisted three last season. “Rodrigo

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