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
✟ Christ follower
#ITFC fan 💙🚜
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🇺🇸🇳🇿 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.
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.
the only correct ranking
January 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
the only correct ranking
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
literally across the street!
January 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
literally across the street!
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.
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.
If only we had some clues about where Cristian Espinoza could be signing
January 9, 2026 at 3:42 AM
If only we had some clues about where Cristian Espinoza could be signing
Nashville SC have waived forward Tyler Boyd. The forward was a key player in 2024 after being traded from the LA Galaxy, but missed over a year with a torn ACL. Recovered at the end of 2025 to make six appearances, now leaves the club. Disappointing end.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Nashville SC have waived forward Tyler Boyd. The forward was a key player in 2024 after being traded from the LA Galaxy, but missed over a year with a torn ACL. Recovered at the end of 2025 to make six appearances, now leaves the club. Disappointing end.
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Tristan Blackmon???
Miami are 𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑫
Miami are 𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑫
January 7, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Tristan Blackmon???
Miami are 𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑫
Miami are 𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑫
Nashville SC announce two new additions, signing left back Isaiah LeFlore from Philadelphia Union and winger Shak Mohammed from Orlando City.
LeFlore brings needed depth behind Dan Lovitz, while Mohammed is a versatile attacker with upside.
LeFlore brings needed depth behind Dan Lovitz, while Mohammed is a versatile attacker with upside.
January 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Nashville SC announce two new additions, signing left back Isaiah LeFlore from Philadelphia Union and winger Shak Mohammed from Orlando City.
LeFlore brings needed depth behind Dan Lovitz, while Mohammed is a versatile attacker with upside.
LeFlore brings needed depth behind Dan Lovitz, while Mohammed is a versatile attacker with upside.
@americansocceranalysis.com Goals Added per 96 minutes played (I cut out the sidebar on accident with the explanation on accident)
January 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
@americansocceranalysis.com Goals Added per 96 minutes played (I cut out the sidebar on accident with the explanation on accident)
A lot of ways for BJ Callaghan to set this up, but on paper this should be one of the best attacks in MLS.
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A lot of ways for BJ Callaghan to set this up, but on paper this should be one of the best attacks in MLS.
Can confirm @tombogert.bsky.social's report that Nashville SC have signed free agent Cristian Espinoza.
Espinoza, 30, spent the last 7 years with San Jose, logging 36 goals and 70 assists in 218 matches. He's a 2x All-Star and has been a perennial Best XI caliber player. Massive signing.
Espinoza, 30, spent the last 7 years with San Jose, logging 36 goals and 70 assists in 218 matches. He's a 2x All-Star and has been a perennial Best XI caliber player. Massive signing.
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Can confirm @tombogert.bsky.social's report that Nashville SC have signed free agent Cristian Espinoza.
Espinoza, 30, spent the last 7 years with San Jose, logging 36 goals and 70 assists in 218 matches. He's a 2x All-Star and has been a perennial Best XI caliber player. Massive signing.
Espinoza, 30, spent the last 7 years with San Jose, logging 36 goals and 70 assists in 218 matches. He's a 2x All-Star and has been a perennial Best XI caliber player. Massive signing.
2013 ➡️ 2026
Thankful for 13 years married to my best friend. God has been so good.
Thankful for 13 years married to my best friend. God has been so good.
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM
2013 ➡️ 2026
Thankful for 13 years married to my best friend. God has been so good.
Thankful for 13 years married to my best friend. God has been so good.
Former Nashville SC captain Walker Zimmerman officially signs with Toronto FC through the 2027-28 season after leaving Nashville this winter.
Zimmerman: "“Toronto FC has such a rich history of success in MLS. When the opportunity came to represent this club and city, it was an easy decision."
Zimmerman: "“Toronto FC has such a rich history of success in MLS. When the opportunity came to represent this club and city, it was an easy decision."
January 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Former Nashville SC captain Walker Zimmerman officially signs with Toronto FC through the 2027-28 season after leaving Nashville this winter.
Zimmerman: "“Toronto FC has such a rich history of success in MLS. When the opportunity came to represent this club and city, it was an easy decision."
Zimmerman: "“Toronto FC has such a rich history of success in MLS. When the opportunity came to represent this club and city, it was an easy decision."
Thanks, everyone, for an incredible 2025! Can’t wait for even more in 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Thanks, everyone, for an incredible 2025! Can’t wait for even more in 2026!
🇨🇷 Nashville SC have completed a deal to sign striker Warren Madrigal, per sources. (Kevin Jimenez first)
21-year-old currently plays for Saprissa after spending last year on loan with Valencia in Spain. Six goals in 25 caps for CRC. Needed depth at No. 9, can also play out wide.
21-year-old currently plays for Saprissa after spending last year on loan with Valencia in Spain. Six goals in 25 caps for CRC. Needed depth at No. 9, can also play out wide.
December 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🇨🇷 Nashville SC have completed a deal to sign striker Warren Madrigal, per sources. (Kevin Jimenez first)
21-year-old currently plays for Saprissa after spending last year on loan with Valencia in Spain. Six goals in 25 caps for CRC. Needed depth at No. 9, can also play out wide.
21-year-old currently plays for Saprissa after spending last year on loan with Valencia in Spain. Six goals in 25 caps for CRC. Needed depth at No. 9, can also play out wide.
There's so much to like about LAFC's roster already. I hope Marc Dos Santos emphasizes possession more than Steve Cherundolo did, but this team will continue to be absolutely terrifying in transition.
December 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
There's so much to like about LAFC's roster already. I hope Marc Dos Santos emphasizes possession more than Steve Cherundolo did, but this team will continue to be absolutely terrifying in transition.
🚨 BREAKING: Nashville SC are sending winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Los Angeles FC, sources confirm to @sixonefivesoccer.com. Shaffelburg spent four seasons in Nashville and broke into Canadian national team, and now joins one of the best attacks in MLS.
December 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Nashville SC are sending winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Los Angeles FC, sources confirm to @sixonefivesoccer.com. Shaffelburg spent four seasons in Nashville and broke into Canadian national team, and now joins one of the best attacks in MLS.
Stopped by the MLS headquarters today 👍🏻
December 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Stopped by the MLS headquarters today 👍🏻
December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This Inter Miami roster is already incredibly loaded, and they still have an open DP spot and plenty of cap space with which to work. They're gonna get even better this offseason.
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This Inter Miami roster is already incredibly loaded, and they still have an open DP spot and plenty of cap space with which to work. They're gonna get even better this offseason.