Ben Wright
@benwright.bsky.social
⚽️ @sixonefivesoccer.com
📝 @backheeled.com, @SoccerAmerica.bsky.social & http://MLSSoccer.com
🏅 Nashville Scene's Best Sports Writer of 2024 & 2025
✟ Christ follower
#ITFC fan 💙🚜
https://linktr.ee/benwri
📝 @backheeled.com, @SoccerAmerica.bsky.social & http://MLSSoccer.com
🏅 Nashville Scene's Best Sports Writer of 2024 & 2025
✟ Christ follower
#ITFC fan 💙🚜
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Ben Wright
@benwright.bsky.social
· 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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Celtic outscoring their xG immediately before and after Nancy is a good bit
January 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Celtic outscoring their xG immediately before and after Nancy is a good bit
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🇺🇸 Sources: Tristan Blackmon did not report to preseason on Wednesday with Vancouver Whitecaps teammates for entrance medicals
Blackmon & Whitecaps are in talks for new contract but no agreement is imminent for the reigning MLS Defender of the Year
📰: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Blackmon & Whitecaps are in talks for new contract but no agreement is imminent for the reigning MLS Defender of the Year
📰: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: Tristan Blackmon did not report to preseason on Wednesday with Vancouver Whitecaps teammates for entrance medicals
Blackmon & Whitecaps are in talks for new contract but no agreement is imminent for the reigning MLS Defender of the Year
📰: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Blackmon & Whitecaps are in talks for new contract but no agreement is imminent for the reigning MLS Defender of the Year
📰: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.
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Offensive juggernaut Inter Miami has bolstered its
backline with Micael, on loan from Palmeiras in Brazil.
SA's @benwright.bsky.social ranks MLS's most significant off-season moves.
www.socceramerica.com/the-top-5-si...
backline with Micael, on loan from Palmeiras in Brazil.
SA's @benwright.bsky.social ranks MLS's most significant off-season moves.
www.socceramerica.com/the-top-5-si...
The Top 5 signings of the MLS transfer window so far - Soccer America
With the offseason in full swing, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest transfers so far in MLS.
www.socceramerica.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Offensive juggernaut Inter Miami has bolstered its
backline with Micael, on loan from Palmeiras in Brazil.
SA's @benwright.bsky.social ranks MLS's most significant off-season moves.
www.socceramerica.com/the-top-5-si...
backline with Micael, on loan from Palmeiras in Brazil.
SA's @benwright.bsky.social ranks MLS's most significant off-season moves.
www.socceramerica.com/the-top-5-si...
🇺🇸🇳🇿 Los Angeles FC have claimed forward Tyler Boyd off of waivers. Nashville SC have bought out the remaining portion of Boyd's contract (guaranteed through 2026) as one of their two annual buyouts. His budget charge won't hit their cap going forward.
January 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🇺🇸🇳🇿 Los Angeles FC have claimed forward Tyler Boyd off of waivers. Nashville SC have bought out the remaining portion of Boyd's contract (guaranteed through 2026) as one of their two annual buyouts. His budget charge won't hit their cap going forward.
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Hm I wonder if any Brazilians were planning on a trip up here for the World Cup. Anyhow.
wait wut
*US VISA PROCESSING FROZEN FOR RUSSIA, BRAZIL, IRAN: FOX NEWS
*US VISA PROCESSING FROZEN FOR RUSSIA, BRAZIL, IRAN: FOX NEWS
January 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Hm I wonder if any Brazilians were planning on a trip up here for the World Cup. Anyhow.
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Inter Miami’s MLS Cup defense is unlike anything MLS has seen.
Signing star after star this winter, the club still has room for more ✨
@benwright.bsky.social examines Miami's historic offseason and the mounting pressure on the team to deliver in 2026.
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Signing star after star this winter, the club still has room for more ✨
@benwright.bsky.social examines Miami's historic offseason and the mounting pressure on the team to deliver in 2026.
Read ⤵️
Inter Miami’s offseason has piled on the stars — and the pressure
With major signings complete and still room to add, Miami’s MLS Cup defense is unlike anything MLS has seen. So, too, is the pressure on the club to win trophies.
www.backheeled.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Inter Miami’s MLS Cup defense is unlike anything MLS has seen.
Signing star after star this winter, the club still has room for more ✨
@benwright.bsky.social examines Miami's historic offseason and the mounting pressure on the team to deliver in 2026.
Read ⤵️
Signing star after star this winter, the club still has room for more ✨
@benwright.bsky.social examines Miami's historic offseason and the mounting pressure on the team to deliver in 2026.
Read ⤵️
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For new (and old) Bluesky people, here's a North American soccer starter pack. I think it's currently full, but I'll refresh it closer to the start of the 2026 MLS and USL seasons. go.bsky.app/6MjSiK6
January 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
For new (and old) Bluesky people, here's a North American soccer starter pack. I think it's currently full, but I'll refresh it closer to the start of the 2026 MLS and USL seasons. go.bsky.app/6MjSiK6
Picking up a ton of new followers on here with another migration from Twitter.
If you're new here, I've put together a list of soccer folks to follow.
If you're new here, I've put together a list of soccer folks to follow.
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Picking up a ton of new followers on here with another migration from Twitter.
If you're new here, I've put together a list of soccer folks to follow.
If you're new here, I've put together a list of soccer folks to follow.
The Ohio River. Kinda beautiful if you don't mind muddy water or flooding.
January 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The Ohio River. Kinda beautiful if you don't mind muddy water or flooding.
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Depth charts for every MLS team here⤵️
MLS depth charts
Up to date depth charts and player categories for all 30 Major League Soccer clubs
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Depth charts for every MLS team here⤵️
the only correct ranking
January 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
the only correct ranking
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With Nashville SC set to launch their new kits in just a few weeks, we're looking back and ranking every jersey in Nashville SC history.
What's your favorite kit the Boys In Gold have worn?
What's your favorite kit the Boys In Gold have worn?
What's the best Nashville SC jersey ever?
SixOneFive Soccer ranks the best kits ever worn by the Boys In Gold
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
With Nashville SC set to launch their new kits in just a few weeks, we're looking back and ranking every jersey in Nashville SC history.
What's your favorite kit the Boys In Gold have worn?
What's your favorite kit the Boys In Gold have worn?
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With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!
Where to find MLS coverege?
A list of outlets covering Major League Soccer
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!
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Nashville SC have added former Colorado Rapids assistant coach Chris Little to the coaching staff, joining BJ Callaghan, John Bello, Michael Nsien and Danny Cepero.
Nashville SC add Chris Little to coaching staff
Former Colorado Rapids assistant coach joins BJ Callaghan's staff
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Nashville SC have added former Colorado Rapids assistant coach Chris Little to the coaching staff, joining BJ Callaghan, John Bello, Michael Nsien and Danny Cepero.
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Nashville SC have released their full preseason roster, with a slate of SuperDraft picks, Huntsville City FC players and unsigned trialists in Florida with the first team.
Nashville SC announce 2026 preseason roster
Nine trialists and Huntsville City FC players are in Florida with the first team
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Nashville SC have released their full preseason roster, with a slate of SuperDraft picks, Huntsville City FC players and unsigned trialists in Florida with the first team.
I asked BJ Callaghan what tweaks to Nashville SC's game model he's hoping to make in 2026:
• Involve the GK more in possession in higher areas
• Get more numbers involved in attack
• Be more aggressive in the counterpress
• Play a higher line
• Involve the GK more in possession in higher areas
• Get more numbers involved in attack
• Be more aggressive in the counterpress
• Play a higher line
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I asked BJ Callaghan what tweaks to Nashville SC's game model he's hoping to make in 2026:
• Involve the GK more in possession in higher areas
• Get more numbers involved in attack
• Be more aggressive in the counterpress
• Play a higher line
• Involve the GK more in possession in higher areas
• Get more numbers involved in attack
• Be more aggressive in the counterpress
• Play a higher line
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"The window of opportunity is right now for us take advantage of. This is a team that's built to do it right now."
Mike Jacobs and Cristian Espinoza spoke about their ambition and push for trophies in 2026.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/cristian-esp...
Mike Jacobs and Cristian Espinoza spoke about their ambition and push for trophies in 2026.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/cristian-esp...
Cristian Espinoza: "Nashville was the right decision for me"
Nashville's new Designated Player talks ambition and expectations in Music City
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
"The window of opportunity is right now for us take advantage of. This is a team that's built to do it right now."
Mike Jacobs and Cristian Espinoza spoke about their ambition and push for trophies in 2026.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/cristian-esp...
Mike Jacobs and Cristian Espinoza spoke about their ambition and push for trophies in 2026.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/cristian-esp...
First Nashville SC press conference of 2026 fueled by In-N-Out.
Shout out to NSC comms for this!
Shout out to NSC comms for this!
January 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
First Nashville SC press conference of 2026 fueled by In-N-Out.
Shout out to NSC comms for this!
Shout out to NSC comms for this!
Out here on the lookout for any unannounced Nashville SC player who may be in attendance.
January 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Out here on the lookout for any unannounced Nashville SC player who may be in attendance.
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Boris Enow's departure from D.C. United was a free transfer triggered by the club's failure to make the MLS playoffs, per source. Beitar Jerusalem announced his signing Dec. 24. DCU had paid $2 million+ for him 18 months ago.
January 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Boris Enow's departure from D.C. United was a free transfer triggered by the club's failure to make the MLS playoffs, per source. Beitar Jerusalem announced his signing Dec. 24. DCU had paid $2 million+ for him 18 months ago.
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🇦🇷 The first Argentinian player to represent Nashville SC
January 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
🇦🇷 The first Argentinian player to represent Nashville SC
Nashville SC have officially signed Cristian Espinoza to a DP contract through 2028 with options for through June 2029 and the 2029-30 season.
Mike Jacobs: “He makes our attacking corps more versatile and flexible, and we think he’s a tremendous fit and key piece to our group.”
Mike Jacobs: “He makes our attacking corps more versatile and flexible, and we think he’s a tremendous fit and key piece to our group.”
January 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Nashville SC have officially signed Cristian Espinoza to a DP contract through 2028 with options for through June 2029 and the 2029-30 season.
Mike Jacobs: “He makes our attacking corps more versatile and flexible, and we think he’s a tremendous fit and key piece to our group.”
Mike Jacobs: “He makes our attacking corps more versatile and flexible, and we think he’s a tremendous fit and key piece to our group.”
Nashville SC have loaned homegrown midfielder Isaiah Jones to Chattanooga FC for the full MLS NEXT Pro season. Jones, 19, made his MLS debut in 2024 under interim head coach Rumba Munthali, but has struggled to break into the first team or play consistently in Huntsville.
January 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Nashville SC have loaned homegrown midfielder Isaiah Jones to Chattanooga FC for the full MLS NEXT Pro season. Jones, 19, made his MLS debut in 2024 under interim head coach Rumba Munthali, but has struggled to break into the first team or play consistently in Huntsville.