On Saturday, Nashville SC will kick off their 2026 MLS campaign at Geodis Park, taking on the New England Revolution in their home opener for the second year in a row. To get the latest on the Revs, we chatted with Seth Macomber of The Blazing Musket.
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Ben Wright (SixOneFive Soccer): A new head coach for the Revs! What have your initial impressions of Mitrović been, and what are expectations for him this year?
Seth Macomber (The Blazing Musket): When Marko Mitrović was hired, I asked around about him, and everything I heard was positive.
Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said, "Tactically, he's excellent." Dejan Joveljić called him a "top three person I have ever met." Carles Gil noted, "I think this is what we needed, a leader that tries to make a way for everyone [to succeed].”
Mitrović gave every player several opportunities to showcase their abilities during preseason, trying a variety of pairings during extended games. He also put a heavy emphasis on creating a family-like atmosphere. He's warm, yet demanding. It's a culture reset for the Revs.
In terms of expectations, the hope is that the Revs can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2023.
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