Here at SixOneFive Soccer, we're breaking down the performances of every member of Nashville's squad during the 2025 season. Over the coming weeks, we'll review how all 33 players performed, their biggest moments of the campaign, and what to expect from them in 2026. You won't find this level of analysis anywhere else.
Other players
Ben Wright
Defender Taylor Washington ended his eight-year tenure with Nashville SC, hanging up his boots from professional soccer as the last original Boy In Gold.
2025 Grade: Incomplete
2025 by the numbers
Appearances: 1 (1 start)
Minutes: 32
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
G+ per 96: N/A
2025 in review
2025 was a frustrating end to an otherwise stellar career for Washington. The reliable left back was on the bench for Nashville's first 11 matches, finally getting his first start in a 1-0 US Open Cup win over Chattanooga Red Wolves.
Unfortunately, that appearance was short-lived. Washington hobbled off after just 32 minutes with what would later be diagnosed as a torn MCL. While the initial timeline was an eight-to-twelve week injury, it unfortunately cost Washington the rest of his season.
Ben Wright
Washington announced his retirement from professional soccer in October, hanging up his boots as one of the most beloved players in Nashville SC history.
Moment of the season
While Washington didn't take the field for Nashville's US Open Cup final, the 32-year-old was at the heart of the celebrations, overjoyed to lift the first piece of silverware in club history.
Taylor Washington, one of the first players signed by Nashville SC in the USL Championship back in 2018, on winning the first trophy in club history: “This is a moment my grandkids will get tired of me telling them about.” pic.twitter.com/Xhd02Ss7i2
— Ben Wright (@benwright) October 2, 2025
Looking ahead
Washington is staying in Nashville for the time being, currently enrolled in seminary and continuing his work in the community. Could a role in the Nashville front office be in his future?
