Ben Wright
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🏅 Nashville Scene's Best Sports Writer of 2024 & 2025
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🏅 Nashville Scene's Best Sports Writer of 2024 & 2025
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Ben Wright
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· Dec 2
Just got this in the mail. Thanks again to everyone who voted for me! Not sure how we pulled it off, but I’m so grateful to everyone who’s read my coverage over the last seven years.
It’s been a joy covering Major League Soccer and Nashville SC, and I can’t wait to keep it going!
It’s been a joy covering Major League Soccer and Nashville SC, and I can’t wait to keep it going!
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Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Crew head coach Nancy in advanced talks over Celtic appointment
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November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
“Weekend after weekend, he is incredible.”
Lionel Messi just set the record for goal contributions in a single MLS postseason, involved in all 12 of Miami’s goals. They’re building serious momentum towards lifting their first MLS Cup. More for @MLS.bsky.social ⤵️
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Lionel Messi just set the record for goal contributions in a single MLS postseason, involved in all 12 of Miami’s goals. They’re building serious momentum towards lifting their first MLS Cup. More for @MLS.bsky.social ⤵️
mls.app.link/LqK5KKcSxYb
Lionel Messi & Inter Miami build serious MLS Cup momentum | MLSSoccer.com
Can anyone stop Inter Miami CF from lifting MLS Cup presented by Audi?
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November 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“Weekend after weekend, he is incredible.”
Lionel Messi just set the record for goal contributions in a single MLS postseason, involved in all 12 of Miami’s goals. They’re building serious momentum towards lifting their first MLS Cup. More for @MLS.bsky.social ⤵️
mls.app.link/LqK5KKcSxYb
Lionel Messi just set the record for goal contributions in a single MLS postseason, involved in all 12 of Miami’s goals. They’re building serious momentum towards lifting their first MLS Cup. More for @MLS.bsky.social ⤵️
mls.app.link/LqK5KKcSxYb
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I been sayin'...
Everyone's talking about Inter Miami's attack, and rightfully so. But in four playoff games so far, they're allowing 1.01 xG against per game and just 0.75 goals against. Both would have been good for by far the best defense in the MLS regular season.
Incredible job by Javier Mascherano.
Incredible job by Javier Mascherano.
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I been sayin'...
Everyone's talking about Inter Miami's attack, and rightfully so. But in four playoff games so far, they're allowing 1.01 xG against per game and just 0.75 goals against. Both would have been good for by far the best defense in the MLS regular season.
Incredible job by Javier Mascherano.
Incredible job by Javier Mascherano.
November 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Everyone's talking about Inter Miami's attack, and rightfully so. But in four playoff games so far, they're allowing 1.01 xG against per game and just 0.75 goals against. Both would have been good for by far the best defense in the MLS regular season.
Incredible job by Javier Mascherano.
Incredible job by Javier Mascherano.
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The sell for Miami should have always been workhorse DPs and homegrowns buzzing around Lionel Messi, nice to see Macherano starting to figure that out.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The sell for Miami should have always been workhorse DPs and homegrowns buzzing around Lionel Messi, nice to see Macherano starting to figure that out.
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Cincinnati are saving their energy for games two and three
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Cincinnati are saving their energy for games two and three
Anyway, much less concerned about Nashville after this game.
November 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Anyway, much less concerned about Nashville after this game.
My hot take is that Miami are going to run away with this entire thing.
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My hot take is that Miami are going to run away with this entire thing.
I’ll never stop being amazed at how often Messi ends up completely unmarked in the box, despite being the focal point of every defense he plays against. Best off-ball mover in the history of the game.
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I’ll never stop being amazed at how often Messi ends up completely unmarked in the box, despite being the focal point of every defense he plays against. Best off-ball mover in the history of the game.
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Incredible chyron work
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Incredible chyron work
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Berhalter pumping up the crowd when they were all nervous and stepping up and hitting a perfect pen after Son missed was pretty badass.
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Berhalter pumping up the crowd when they were all nervous and stepping up and hitting a perfect pen after Son missed was pretty badass.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Heung-min Son and Dénis Bouanga combined for 25 touches in the first half, and just two in Vancouver’s penalty area.
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Heung-min Son and Dénis Bouanga combined for 25 touches in the first half, and just two in Vancouver’s penalty area.
🚨 GOALKEEPER ASSIST IN THE MLS PLAYOFFS!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
🚨 GOALKEEPER ASSIST IN THE MLS PLAYOFFS!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!
Ali Ahmed is such a vibe.
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Ali Ahmed is such a vibe.
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With a major stadium expansion on the way, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have taken care to set themselves up for future success.
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds set themselves up for long-term success — then that success came early
Even with questions swirling around the club’s coaching situation, the Riverhounds claimed the USL Championship trophy on Saturday.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With a major stadium expansion on the way, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have taken care to set themselves up for future success.
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
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What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
Players from FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds walk onto the field for the USL Championship final wearing shirts saying “USL HQ: Pro Rel? Try pro standards first.”
USL HQ has announced a new first-division league including promotion & relegation in 2028.
USL HQ has announced a new first-division league including promotion & relegation in 2028.
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Players from FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds walk onto the field for the USL Championship final wearing shirts saying “USL HQ: Pro Rel? Try pro standards first.”
USL HQ has announced a new first-division league including promotion & relegation in 2028.
USL HQ has announced a new first-division league including promotion & relegation in 2028.
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When it comes to antagonising fans for no fathomable reason, UEFA can beat Fifa at its own game.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Uefa orders Scotland fans to remove celebration videos from X
European football's governing body claimed clips of fans cheering Scotland's World Cup qualification in front of TV screens breached copyright.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
When it comes to antagonising fans for no fathomable reason, UEFA can beat Fifa at its own game.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Here's what that the MLS schedule looks like by temperature
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Here's what that the MLS schedule looks like by temperature
If you include the World Cup break in the 2026 MLS schedule, 84% of the full capacity match-weeks line up with the new summer-to-spring calendar they'll start using in 2027.
It's essentially the same schedule already.
It's essentially the same schedule already.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
If you include the World Cup break in the 2026 MLS schedule, 84% of the full capacity match-weeks line up with the new summer-to-spring calendar they'll start using in 2027.
It's essentially the same schedule already.
It's essentially the same schedule already.
Schedule releases are almost always overhyped imo (you play basically the same teams every year), but there are some fun ones on the list for Nashville. A first trip to Inter Miami's new stadium and a Decision Day match in Cincinnati are on the early travel list for me.
Analysis: The 11 biggest matches on Nashville SC's 2026 calendar
Which fixtures should fans circle on the calendar in a jam-packed 2026 season?
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November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Schedule releases are almost always overhyped imo (you play basically the same teams every year), but there are some fun ones on the list for Nashville. A first trip to Inter Miami's new stadium and a Decision Day match in Cincinnati are on the early travel list for me.
The 2026 MLS schedule is officially out. For the second consecutive year, Nashville SC will open their season at Geodis Park against the New England Revolution.
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The 2026 MLS schedule is officially out. For the second consecutive year, Nashville SC will open their season at Geodis Park against the New England Revolution.
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USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down – and a bit on what Mauricio Pochettino's goal has been all along.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/usmnt-s...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/usmnt-s...
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down – and a bit on what Mauricio Pochettino's goal has been all along.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/usmnt-s...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/usmnt-s...
"The reality is we play in a very tough conference with some very very good teams. I don't see getting easier. I think it only gets harder."
Nashville SC finished in 6th with 54 points, enough for Top 4 in seven of the last 10 years. I talked with Mike Jacobs about improving in 2026.
Nashville SC finished in 6th with 54 points, enough for Top 4 in seven of the last 10 years. I talked with Mike Jacobs about improving in 2026.
Mike Jacobs: "Bad teams rebuild, good teams reload"
Nashville SC's General Manager spoke about revamping the squad for a packed 2026 season, competing in a top-heavy conference, and how the schedule change will impact MLS
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November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"The reality is we play in a very tough conference with some very very good teams. I don't see getting easier. I think it only gets harder."
Nashville SC finished in 6th with 54 points, enough for Top 4 in seven of the last 10 years. I talked with Mike Jacobs about improving in 2026.
Nashville SC finished in 6th with 54 points, enough for Top 4 in seven of the last 10 years. I talked with Mike Jacobs about improving in 2026.