Valair is a Founder & Lead Contributor at SixOneFive Soccer. A refugee from Iraq, he used soccer to connect and adapt to the community. He's covered Nashville SC since 2019 through multimedia content.
In the third part of our Nashville SC interview series, Broadway Sports Media‘s Valair Shabilla spoke with Nashville CEO Ian Ayre on the progress the club is making, the decision to hire BJ Callaghan, and how the city is embracing the club. Be sure to check out part one
Like most Nashville midfielders, Dru Yearwood struggled to leave his mark on a forgettable season. His 2024 report card is up next. 2024 Grade: C
Next up in our 2024 report card series is Joe Willis. In a year where the Nashville SC defense collectively underperformed, Willis was no different. 2024 Grade: C-
Next up in our 2024 report card series is Taylor Washington. Nashville’s sole USL survivor continues to be a contributor in MLS in his seventh season with the club. 2024 Grade: B+
Today we’re continuing our report card series by looking at Nashville’s newest face, Jonathan “Jonny” Pérez, who had an impressive first few months in the Music City on loan from LA Galaxy. 2024 Grade: A- 2024 by the numbers Appearances: 7 Minutes: 300 Goals: 0 Assists: 1 G+
We’re continuing our 2024 report card series with Shaq Moore. The U.S. international had another solid, if unspectacular, season. 2024 Grade: C
Our Nashville SC report card series continues with Jack Maher, whose form was not entirely convincing in 2024. 2024 Grade: C-
Dan Lovitz is the next player up in our 2024 report card series. While there wasn’t a huge decline in his performance, 2024 wasn’t a spectacular showing. 2024 Grade: C-
Next up in our 2024 report card series is have Randall Leal, who spent yet another season mostly on the injury list. 2024 Grade: Incomplete
Our 2024 report card series continues with a look at Sean Davis, whose 2024 season was certainly a step down from prior seasons. 2024 Grade: D+
Our 2024 report card series continues with a look at Teal Bunbury, who (along with the rest of Nashville’s forwards) struggled to make any huge difference. 2024 Grade: C
We’re continuing our 2024 report card series in alphabetical order with a look at midfielder Brian Anunga, who was arguably the only Nashville midfielder to take a positive step in 2024. 2024 report cards Forster Ajago 2024 Grade: B
We’re nearing the end of an era in Major League Soccer. Midfielder Dax McCarty announced that he will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season after a legendary 18-year career. McCarty, who played an integral role for multiple MLS clubs, was the first Nashville SC
Nashville SC announced on Wednesday the appointment of BJ Callaghan as new head coach. The former United States Men’s National Team and Philadelphia Union assistant has a renowned reputation, despite his limited head coaching experience. Nashville SC have appointed former USMNT assistant BJ Callaghan as the second-ever head coach
NASHVILLE, TN – “On Air with Valair” is a Nashville soccer interview show hosted by Broadway Sports Media‘s Valair Shabilla, bringing you closer to your favorite soccer players. Learn about their life on and off the pitch through personal stories and a good conversation. In episode 2, Nashville SC midfielder
"On Air with Valair." A show bringing you closer to your favorite soccer players. Learn about their life on and off the pitch through personal stories and a good conversation. Nashville SC defender Jack Maher is the first guest of the show. Jack and Valair take a trip
