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Chris Ivey

Chris is a Founder & Senior Writer for SixOneFive Soccer, covering Nashville SC since 2021. He's a licensed attorney with a knack for breaking down complex topics—a skill he brings to soccer coverage.

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Who will replace Gary Smith? The Nashville SC managerial hot board

Who will replace Gary Smith? The Nashville SC managerial hot board

Nashville SC made a change at manager for the first time in club history. After over six seasons, across two divisions, Gary Smith was let go. Who might replace Smith as Nashville’s newest manager roaming the touchlines? Below is a compiled list of several potential candidates for the gig.

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How hot is Gary Smith’s seat heading into the 2024 season?

How hot is Gary Smith’s seat heading into the 2024 season?

Nashville SC begins its 2024 campaign on Thursday with a trip to the Dominican Republic to square off against Moca FC. The occasion marks NSC’s debut in the newly revamped Concacaf Champions Cup, the club’s first appearance in continental competition.  The Boys in Gold earned this privilege on

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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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Nashville SC’s season by the numbers

Nashville SC’s season by the numbers

As Nashville SC’s season has come to a close, I wanted to look back at some of the numbers and statistics that defined the season. These are all MLS regular season numbers. Playoffs and other competitions have not been included unless stated otherwise. The figures are collected from various

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Three thoughts as Nashville SC drop Game One in Orlando

Three thoughts as Nashville SC drop Game One in Orlando

On Monday night, Nashville SC lost to Orlando City in Game 1 of the First Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. With an inability to generate and convert chances, the match mirrored Nashville’s post-Leagues Cup form.  Here are my three thoughts on the match. Missed chances  The story of

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Three thoughts as Nashville SC fall short in the Leagues Cup Final

Three thoughts as Nashville SC fall short in the Leagues Cup Final

Nashville SC fell excruciatingly short of glory, as Inter Miami defeated the Boys in Gold in the 11th round of penalty kicks.  The Coyotes answered Lionel Messi’s golazo with a score of their own forcing the Leagues Cup Final into penalty kicks. After cycling through all ten outfielders, the

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Diving deep into Sam Surridge’s dazzling debut

Diving deep into Sam Surridge’s dazzling debut

Sam Surridge delivered a dazzling performance in his debut for Nashville SC. The club’s newest Designated Player immediately lived up to his billing with a thrilling game-tying goal followed up with a cheeky panenka in the penalty shootout.  In one night, Surridge created a memorable moment that outshines the

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Why Nashville SC must embrace Leagues Cup

Why Nashville SC must embrace Leagues Cup

This Sunday, Nashville SC opens up its League Cup debut with the Colorado Rapids coming to town. The Boys in Gold will follow it up with a visit from Liga MX’s Toluca. It will be the first competitive match for Nashville against a foreign club. Being a brand-new competition,

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What Sam Surridge would bring to Nashville SC

What Sam Surridge would bring to Nashville SC

Earlier today, my colleague at Broadway Sports Media Valair Shabilla reported that Nashville SC have been pursuing 24-year-old English forward Sam Surridge. The Nottingham Forest striker makes a lot of sense for a Nashville side that has long chased an elite striker that can push the Boys in Gold over

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Frustrations begin to boil among Nashville SC supporters

Frustrations begin to boil among Nashville SC supporters

Late Friday afternoon, Nashville SC dumped a deeply discouraging bit of transfer news.  In the club’s announcement that they have loaned Aké Loba to Mazatlán FC, Nashville communicated that the move failed to immediately re-open the club’s third Designated Player (“DP”) slot. The terms of the deal involve

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Nashville SC unveils branding for Huntsville MLS NEXT Pro club

Nashville SC unveils branding for Huntsville MLS NEXT Pro club

On Wednesday night, Nashville SC took a step forward with its inaugural reserve team by unveiling the branding for its Huntsville-based MLS NEXT Pro club.  The team will be officially known as Huntsville City Football Club. Willkommen, @HuntCityFC 🫡 The @MLS MVP has a message for the newest club in @MLSNEXTPRO.

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