• Nashville runs into the Peter Principle
• Why the tournament is still a huge net positive
• Who showed us the most during the competition
• What does success look like in the last four matches before the World Cup break?

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• Hany did Hany things
• How did the attack change without Surridge up top?
• The best center back pairing on the continent?
• Reviewing the 2-1 win in Charlotte
• Why does the Atlanta road match still feel nervy?

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• Sam Surridge's dominance, by the numbers
• What price would it take to sell Surridge?
• Hany overlooked? What a time to be alive
• Boys in Gold on international break

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• Where does this match rank in all-time NSC results?
• How Cristian Espinoza changes the way this team plays
• Madrigal's role in this team?
• How this team is the inverse of the 2024 club (so far)
• The ultimate test of squad depth -- is NSC ready?

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• Recapping the key moments against Columbus
• Listener contributions: What do we KNOW about NSC so far?
• What should we expect from the Inter Miami return fixture?

Join Wes, Braden Gall, Steve Cavendish and Ben Wright at a watch party at Yazoo Brewery in Madison Wednesday at 6 p.m. to witness the Boys in Gold's date with Inter Miami.

• What was the key to shutting down Messi?
• Will Nashville regret multiple missed chances to bury the Herons?
• The keys to Patrick Yazbek's growth
• How should Callaghan rotate the club for Columbus on the weekend?

Join us for a Miami Champions Cup watch party Wednesday at Yazoo Brewery in Madison! The match kicks off at 6 p.m.

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• A Tico debutant catches fire
• The reserves get rowdy against Ottawa
• How to prioritize the CCC tie against Miami?
• Should the strong start change projections of the club?

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• When did Taylor fall in love with Nashville?
• What's the angriest he's ever been on the pitch?
• Channeling his competitive spirit into new pursuits
• His defining moments with the club

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• Does Cristian Espinoza's arrival create the best attacking trio in club history?
• Nashville SC gets a payday by moving Jonny Perez. Who's the next player to go?
• Previewing CCC action against Atletico Ottawa
• Superlatives and picks for the 2026 campaign

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• Could NSC unload a center back to take advantage of its surplus at that spot?
• Is Brian Schwake ready to be the guy in goal?
• What does the club need more: a skull-cracking defensive midfielder or an attack-oriented center mid?
• Will the backup striker be a young up-and-comer or a Bunbuy-esque veteran?

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• Defining moments for both players
• Wes and Tim's favorite Joe and Walker anecdotes
• Did NSC make the right moves?
• Arcane roster mechanism of the week: Free agency!

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• What changed from the victorious game two to the shambolic game three?
• Did the halftime changes come too late?
• If we were tasked with writing a summary headline of the 2025 season, what would it be?
• Previewing #HotTimWinter and the 2025-26 offseason calendar

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• What enabled NSC to finally get over the hump?
• Two unlikely contributors come up big
• What did NSC learn that it can extend into match three?
• How likely is a Nashville victory against Messi & Co.?

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• What went wrong in the second half against Messi & Co.?
• How can NSC avoid the same fate in the playoff meeting with Miami?
• Who should the Boys in Gold wish they were playing instead?
• Regular season superlatives: High point, low mark, unsung MVP
• A tribute to Taylor Washington

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• The factors that led to Wednesday's victory
• The moments that defined the trophy run
• Schwake over Willis in the final -- BJ really did that, and it worked
• A brief visit to Montreal
• Assessing the playoff picture

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• Keys to winning the match
• How is Austin good?
• Hany and BJ weigh in
• Should NSC stick with Schwake or play Willis?
• Houston recap
• The unofficial rooting guide down the stretch of the MLS campaign

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-Was Sam Surridge's third goal the best in club history?

-Who should NSC want to face in the final?

-What went wrong in Cincy?

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• A mercifully brief recap of the Atlanta loss
• Recapping international break for key NSC players
• What is the key to overcoming the rough recent form?
• Has this team peaked?
• An excerpt from our chat on Cincinnati Soccer Talk with Geoff Tebbetts

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• Was this a true return to form or just a nice one-off against a tired opponent?
• The importance of Jacob Shaffelburg to unlocking the attack
• Who leads NSC's competition at the wing spots?
• Patrick Yazbek, unsung hero
• Who broke Atlanta United?

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• The building blocks of the three-game skid
• The biggest key to getting back on track
• Nashville SC purchases the contract of Jonny Perez
• A clip from The Decision as Premier League play gets underway

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• What in the world just happened?
• Two injuries had a big impact
• The losing equation in midfield
• NSC knows its U.S. Open Cup semifinal opponent
• Previewing NYCFC

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• How did NSC approach the Villa match, and what did we learn about NSC?
• A brief San Diego postmortem
• The numbers behind St. Louis's struggles
• How does Matt Corcoran's loan benefit him and the club?
• Joe Willis returns home

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• How NSC won in two completely different ways
• Keys to recent defensive success
• The biggest question NSC needs to answer to win a trophy
• Projections for the final 10 matches
• Getting to know San Diego

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• What was the biggest culprit in the Miami defeat -- fatigue, careless play or Miami's quality?
• BJ Callaghan discusses Joe Willis's uncharacteristic mistake
• The club advances to its first U.S. Open Cup semifinal
• The biggest stats and best moments from NSC's club-record win streak

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• Was this the best win in club history?
• How Nashville SC got the job done despite being down a man
• What kind of statement does this send to the rest of the league?
• Analyzing the match's crucial officiating decisions
• How much should BJ Callaghan rotate for DC United?
• Who deserves the most credit for Nashville's resurgence this season?

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• Observations from NSC's businesslike win in the nation's capital
• The Boys in Gold have already surpassed last year's points tally. What does BJ Callaghan think about that?
• Sam Surridge by the numbers: why his production might be sustainable
• Getting to know debutant Alan Carleton
• Philly preview
• Mailbag: Is it time to prepare for life without Walker Zimmerman?

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• Are the Boys in Gold legitimate Supporters' Shield contenders?
• What has been the key to Sam Surridge's league-leading goal tally?
• The unsung hero of recent action
• Wes's favorite player gets an All-Star nod
• Previewing DC United

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• Spurs
• Brighton
• Arsenal
• Fulham
• Manchester City

On the decisive episode of The Decision, Braden makes his call.

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• Which clubs have iconic tactical approaches that transcend managers and players?
• Who has the most exciting budding talent?
• Recommendations from Clay Trainum (Everton) and Valair Shabila (Arsenal)
• Braden cuts his list to five

Be sure to catch the first three episodes in the series!

• Introduction
• The Place
• The Prestige

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• Who has the coolest kits and best songs?
• Relating EPL history to SEC football teams
• There are no GOOD owners...but who are the worst?
• Recommends from Finn Breland and John Glennon (Liverpool), Kevin Wisniewski (Brentford) and Paul Kuharsky (Chelsea)

Be sure to catch the first two episodes in the series: the introductory show and The Place.

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On episode 2 of The Decision, Braden and soccer sherpas Steve Cavendish and Wes Boling evaluate the EPL's best communities and stadiums, from the seagulls of Brighton's south shore to the streets of cosmopolitan London, from dueling cathedrals in Manchester to a bandbox in Bournemouth.

• How important is location?
• Tony Husband recommends a dark horse on the south coast
• Who has the Fenway Park of the EPL? Wrigley Field? Shea Stadium?
• Daniel Ryan makes his case for Fulham
• Braden makes his first eliminations -- including a massive club with rich tradition

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A lifelong soccer fan who played as a kid, Braden is steeped in the Beautiful Game. But there's one thing he's never done: adopt a Premier League team.

This month, that changes. Club and Country co-host Wes Boling, Nashville Banner editor Steve Cavendish -- and you! -- are here to help Braden make the call.

On the introductory episode:

• Why does Braden want to do this?
• Steve and Wes explain their backgrounds
• What are Braden's selection criteria?
• Jonathan Shaffer's recommendation: Tottenham Hotspur

• Is this the deepest team in NSC history?
• Wyatt Meyer's under-the-weather banger
• Ahmed Qasem makes his case for a starting role
• D.C. draw -- any concerns, or just tired legs?
• Why has Toronto struggled so badly?

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• How did NSC finally break through for its first win against Red Bulls?
• A compelling stat about Hany Mukhtar's emergence
• Patrick Yazbek finds the scoresheet
• How to rotate and prioritize as DC and Orlando loom in the next few days
• Love and support to La Brigaga de Oro and our fellow members of the NSC community

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• Was this the best NSC match in history...or was it even its best against Chicago?
• Sam Surridge -- much ado about nothing?
• Hany returns to doing Hany things
• Why the Man of the Match was someone who didn't even make the scoresheet
• Position battles shaping up all over the pitch
• Previewing Atlanta United

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• How does BJ Callaghan feel to finally be on the right side of a late winner?
• Was it a deserved win, or was a draw a fairer result?
• Dan Lovitz's unconventional hat trick
• Assessing Jeisson Palacios's start in place of Walker Zimmerman
• Previewing Seattle Sounders

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• One of the best halves of the season...wasted
• The impact of Walker Zimmerman's shocking injury
• How can NSC compensate for the captain's absence?
• Is the rebuild coming together more quickly than expected?
• Previewing Real Salt Lake

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• This was the best win since...?
• Sam Surridge is mixing it up in the final third
• Hany Mukhtar gets off the mark in stylish fashion
• Is Ahmed Qasem outrunning the Gass Theorem?
• Previewing Montreal
• A glimpse at Huntsville

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• Assessing the first true glimpse of Nashville SC 2.0
• The best attacking performance since...?
• Ahmed Qasem stars in his first start
• Eddi's move to the middle pays off
• Two missed penalties...was it weird that Surridge took the second?
• Previewing Philly

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• Why New York was the worst possible team for NSC to play early in the season
• Was the issue against Red Bulls the plan or the players?
• What happens first: NSC beats Red Bulls or the Titans make the playoffs?
• A big three-point opportunity against Portland Saturday night in Nashville
• Reflections on Darren Powell, the club's new academy director

Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• The most encouraging moments from the opening match
• Three unexpected debuts, and what Corcoran, Meyer and Qasem might bring to the club
• What we learned about NSC's attacking approach
• Was Hany Mukhtar offside?
• A glance at Red Bulls
• Most interesting matches elsewhere in MLS

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• New signings! Assessing Qasem and Corcoran's potential impact
• Compensating for early injury concerns in midfield and up top
• What will shape the club's performance in year one under the new manager?
• Our match 1 starting XI
• A glimpse at the Revs

• Fluidity in attack, especially on the right side
• Sam Surridge strikes three times -- are he and Hany due to bounce back?
• Where do Shaffelburg and Tagseth fit in the attacking setup?
• Goals and storylines for the rest of preseason

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• Assessing BJ Callaghan's lineup decisions so far
• Most interesting comments from the gaffer
• Who will start at right back?
• NSC reserves are making moves

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• Why the Leal contract buyout was a good decision
• Wes and Tim's favorite Randall moments
• Assessing the potential impact of Andy Najar and Bryan Acosta
• What to look for in BJ Callaghan's first set of preseason friendlies

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• How will Gaston Brugman help NSC pack more punch in midfield?
• Why did the club settle for a relatively small return in exchange for Shaq Moore
• The most important stretches of the 2025 schedule
• MLS makes a refreshing move toward transparency

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• What do Tim and Wes think of NSC's roster decisions?
• Farewell to Anibal Godoy and (probably) Dru Yearwood
• The profile of new signing Edvard Tagseth
• What can we expect BJ Callaghan to change in his first full season?

• What the heck happened last night?
• Did Nashville SC remove its floor when it attempted to remove the ceiling?
• How do we assess B.J. Callaghan's young tenure?
• Tim explains the comments he made after the loss

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• Are things starting to click for @NashvilleSC under BJ Callaghan?
• How can NSC seize on the window of opportunity?
• What NSC players have supporters been wrong about?

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• GM Mike Jacobs on why B.J. was his choice
• Callaghan addresses how he's different from his prominent mentor
• CEO Ian Ayre dives into the club's roster-building philosophy under Callaghan

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Pep Talk.

• How can the club escape its historic losing streak?
• Our first questions for B.J. Callaghan
• Most important priorities for the new manager
• Is a new central mid on the way?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Chasing Rainbows.

• Why the club thinks Callaghan is the right fit to succeed Gary Smith
• What prominent soccer names say about B.J.
• What fans can expect to see tactically

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris tap of the week is Mood Ring: Tropical. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• The first league win streak in HOW long?
• Does Sam Surridge have a new home?
• Nova Scotian Neymar attracts attention

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Tunnel Vision. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• How can NSC finally get past its Red Bulls futility?
• Why B.J. Callaghan fits NSC's managerial profile so well
• Following the club's international players into Copa America

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Double Homestyle. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Who is the most important player not named Hany?
• Over/under on how many goals Mukhtar will score?
• The first transfer will be at which position?
• Who will be NSC's next manager?

Plus, the guys preview the Red Bulls match.

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris tap of the week is King Kaiju. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• What are Wes and Tim's most important criteria for the next gaffer?
• Wes's favorite candidate for the job
• How does NSC survive the international window?
• Was this the worst loss of the season?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Pep Talk. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• A comprehensive back-to-front look at the performance behind the victory
• What is Munthali doing tactically to elevate the squad?
• Gold Nuggets: One big reason behind a strong defensive run of form
• How Teal Bunbury set Hany Mukhtar free

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Surfing. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Why did this happen now?
• Was it the right call?
• What's next for Nashville SC?
• Favorite Gary stories

• The numbers behind a historically poor attacking performance
• How do we evaluate Mike Jacobs' share of the blame for NSC's recent struggles?
• Where does Tyler Boyd fit best on the pitch?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Busy Beekeeper. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Big news about Charlotte's DP forward
• Keys to the match
• Where does NSC rank among Charlotte's rivals?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Attention, Please. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Was the performance a sign of things to come, or just a good night in isolation?
• The statistical impact of having all three designated players on the field
• Sam Surridge speaks about his hat trick

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Attention, Please. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Do the Impact more closely resemble the group that beat Cincy and Miami or the team that lost 5-0 to Seattle?
• What has the cultural shift looked like from Losada to Courtois?
• What positional matchup should fans watch closely Saturday?
• How does Montreal beat Nashville, and vice versa?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The tap of the week is Sylvan Cerveza. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Is Gary Smith making a case to keep his job?
• How does NSC right the ship?
• One step forward, two hobbles to the training room

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Queen Bee. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• NSC makes a pair of roster moves. What do they signify?
• The book on Gaines, return of Leal and the struggles of Panicco
• What should NSC get out of the next five games?
• How should NSC's midfield of the future look?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Is Nashville SC bad, or are the results deceptive?
• Was Gary Smith sending a message to the front office in his postmatch presser
• What's the plan along the back line?
• Why all the change down in Huntsville?

Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Delightful Stranger. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• The data behind the Crew draw
• Was Anibal's goal the best ever scored by an NSC player?
• How important was Hany's opening goal of the season?
• Is it time to worry about the lack of wins?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Replay.

• Was this the worst match in club history?
• Is the club falling away from its identity?
• How does NSC bounce back against the reigning MLS Cup champs?
• What red flags would signify a deep enough decline to require change at the top?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Tiki Toucan. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

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• Does this hurt worse because of who it happened against?
• The Miami problem: moments, not minutes
• What about Gary Smith's choices along the back line?
• What did NSC learn about itself that it can apply moving forward?

Club & Country is supported by presenting sponsor M.L. Rose. The Bearded Iris Tap of the Week is Homestyle. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

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• Did Gary Smith give an indication of how NSC will jumpstart its attack?
• Lots of praise for the gaffer for Tyler Boyd
• Are we starting to figure out how NSC will approach CCL?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Did the club clearly communicate a best and final offer to Dax McCarty?
• How will Tyler Boyd and Dru Yearwood fit into the team?
• What's the biggest misconception about Mike's role?
• How does Nashville SC define success in 2024?

Club & Country is supported by title sponsor M.L. Rose and segment sponsor Bearded Iris. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• What tactical adjustments should Gary have made in the offseason?
• How can the club be "inspired" by Smith's voice this year?
• How will Tyler Boyd and Dru Yearwood fit into the scheme?
• Do we really think NSC is "still looking" for new players?
• Should Hany REALLY want Nashville to have more of the ball?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Assessing Dax's potential move to the ATL
• Shaq Moore to USMNT camp
• Memory time!
• Our favorite season to cover
• Most important win in NSC history
• Favorite match
• Worst match
• Favorite player to cover

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• What impact will Boyd have on the squad?
• Where else will NSC supplement its roster?
• A theory about a potential departure

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

-An instant reaction to NSC's 2024 schedule

-What you need to know about its draft picks

-Our thoughts on the CCC draw and the US Open Cup drama

Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Assessing Nashville SC's first trade of the '24 offseason
• What other deals should the club make?
• Profiling the biggest roster needs
• Getting ready for the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Was Dax's departure a surprise?
• How badly will Nashville miss Fafa Picault?
• What can the club expect from reported signing Dru Yearwood?
• Why so much turnover in Huntsville?

Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.

• Why does Nashville SC wait so long to announce its roster moves?
• Breaking down the offseason calendar
• Wes and Tim's free agent wish list
• A look at the conference finals

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• What went wrong against Orlando?
• Who deserves the blame for what went wrong this season?
• What changes need to take place?
• Will year five be the most challenging yet for this club?

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• The biggest reasons for the defeat
• Where are fans overreacting?
• What are legitimate concerns about this team and its path forward?

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• What has made Orlando so good down the home stretch?
• Why is there bad blood between these teams?
• What can we learn from these teams' previous matches against each other?
• Keys to success for both clubs

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• What happened on Decision Day, and why does it keep happening?
• Three things you might not know about Orlando City
• After a 34-game sample size, what do we know about Nashville SC?
• First-round predictions in superlative form

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• New England was Nashville's most impressive win since...?
• Who does NSC most want to face in the best-of-three first round?
• Will Dax stick around for another season?
• Why have the Boys in Gold never beaten Red Bulls?

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• Three questions that will define Nashville SC's success
• Three words that summarize the seasons of every Eastern Conference contender

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• Is this the low point of the season?
• What can be done to kickstart the attack
• Dissecting another officiating controversy
• How deep does NSC need to go in the playoffs for the season to still be considered a success?

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• How does covering MLS at the national level differ from covering a single club?
• Tony's favorite MLS managers to work with
• Which players stand out when you see them in person?
• More likely: A Titans playoff berth or a Plymouth Argyle Championship playoff appearance?

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• Has NSC passed SKC in the league's current hierarchy?
• Revisiting the series history
• Breaking down Sporting KC's most dangerous players
• A glance at San Jose -- including the most annoying player NSC fans would love if he were theirs

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• How to explain the difference between Leagues Cup and MLS form?
• Breaking down the rest of the schedule
• Total points O/U
• Hany and Surridge goals O/U
• Final position
• Top three in each conference

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• Is this the most important week of the season so far?
• What happened against Atlanta?
• Integrating Sam Surridge into the attack
• Explaining Hany's dip in league form

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• What did Nashville SC learn about itself in Leagues Cup?
• How did the Boys in Gold handle Messi compared to other Miami opponents?
• Who was NSC's Leagues Cup MVP?
• Previewing the Atlanta match

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• Recapping how NSC got here
• How impressive was that win over Monterrey?
• Gary Smith expounds on the win
• Listener feelings
• Dax McCarty's resurrection
• How does Nashville handle Messi?

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• Assessing Sam Surridge's first 72 minutes (and two goals)
• Was America the most important or exciting win in club history?
• A thorough Monterrey preview
• If NSC players were chess pieces, what would they be?

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• Does NSC have to beat Cincy to consider Leagues Cup a success?
• How does Sam Surridge fit what the Boys in Gold want up top?
• Mike Jacobs and Surridge weigh in on how the striker will complement Hany
• Toluca recap and Cincy preview
• Building the ideal Gary Smith central mid

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• A season high in one attacking stat
• Was this the most important win of the year?
• Updates on transfers and Randall Leal's health
• Wes and Tim's favorite Leagues Cup moments so far

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• What are the biggest reasons for NSC's current struggles?
• Should the Boys in Gold prioritize Leagues Cup?
• What's up with Hany?
• Detailed officiating discussion
• Wes recounts his first trip to a Huntsville City match

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• Was Chicago the right time to sit Hany?
• How can we explain the difference between NSC at home and on the road?
• Previewing Cincy and Philly
• Should there at least be a little smoke around a new DP No. 9?
• The best-case scenario in Gold Cup

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• How valuable is Leal's return to form?
• The numbers behind NSC's home dominance
• Gary Smith sounds off about Walker's red card
• Is the wrong NSC center back headed to the All-Star Game?
• A Gold Cupdate -- why NSC fans will be glad Haiti lost

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• Is DC a playoff team or is its current place in the table unsustainable?
• Is Wayne Rooney a long-term solution for DC?
• Why in the world did Rooney choose Tyler Miller for the All-Star Game over Joe Willis?
• What's the key to victory for United against Nashville?

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• Nashville tries to avoid negative history this weekend
• What do the Boys in Gold need most from a potential new No. 9?
• Assessing the transfer market as the window approaches
• Gold Cupdates

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• Was that Nashville's best home performance so far?
• How is Hany eclipsing his '22 MVP form?
• A member of the back line earns his first league start
• Why are some pundits low on NSC's international signing capabilities?
• Mike Jacobs analyzes Nashville's first academy signing

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• What is Nashville's issue against Toronto?
• Rare futility from Hany
• Why does Tim think St. Louis is overrated?
• What's the big announcement coming Tuesday?
• Alternate history: Could Messi have developed in MLS?

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• Walker Zimmerman is back
• Nashville 2-1 win over Dallas
• Hany's continued brilliance
• Toronto rematch
• A plea to the Supporter's Section
• Before Messi and After Messi
• Why this is unique in MLS history
• Financials of the deal
• Apple's investment

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• Is Nashville a Supporters Shield contender?
• Has Hany reached top form?
• Was the U.S. Open Cup rotation key to Nashville's win over the Crew?
• How is Shaq Moore fitting into the attack?

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• How Nashville exceeded our expectations this month
• The first comeback win since...
• Hany's status in the MVP race
• Should the Boys in Gold care about the Open Cup or focus completely on league action?
• History in Huntsville...and a surprise first-team cameo

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• Recapping the DC United match
• Two things you probably didn't know about Charlotte and Miami
• Would Nashville have beaten DC with Walker on the pitch?
• How should Gary Smith rotate the squad to maximize success this week?

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• Nuggets from the most dominant win in club history
• How should Gary Smith balance the Open Cup and league play?
• What is Randall Leal's best position in Nashville's current attacking setup?
• Should NSC fans worry about losing Hany to Europe?

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• Now that Ake Loba is off the books, what comes next?
• Nashville's dominance of the Atlanta series, by the numbers
• Who won the Sapong-McNaughton trade?
• How will Nashville approach the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32?
• Tactical questions now that Teal is the man up top (for now)
• Is Jacob Shaffelburg best suited for use as a late sub?

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• Is Hany heating up?
• Was Walker Zimmerman's departure the deciding factor in the draw?
• Celebrating Dax's 400th start
• Open Cup prep with John Morrissey (@USLTactics on Twitter)
• The importance of this transfer window

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• Strong words from Gary Smith about both sides of the ball
• Gold Nuggets: Nashville's futility when it concedes
• Analyzing a surprising personnel decision
• Do the strikers simply have to start scoring, or is there another way forward for the attack?

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• Gold Nuggets: Putting NSC's defensive dominance in context
• Does a baseball diamond play into Nashville's hands or favor NYCFC?
• Who do Wes and Tim identify as the best in-league and international transfer options?
• Is Jhonder Cadiz a viable option to return to Music City?
• Why did so many senior players start for Huntsville, and will that be common?

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• Was this the Nashvilliest match in NSC history?
• Gold Nuggets: How NSC's xG overachievement fits into club and MLS history
• Previewing a high-priced, underachieving Toronto team
• Can the Boys in Gold win any other way?
• Does NSC need to get scoring from the striker spot in order to achieve its aspirations?
• Rocket City Space: Which Huntsville City player is most likely to break into the Nashville SC roster?

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Then, the duo answers mailbag questions about the loss to Cincinnati.

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• The gaffer weighs in on the defeat
• Should NSC have been awarded a penalty?
• One concerning stat from the loss
• How does Jan Gregus fit into the roster?
• How much better has NSC been than Cincy in the clubs' MLS histories?
• Is Atlanta the best team in MLS right now?

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• Gold Nuggets: Surveying Taylor Washington's impact, on and off the pitch
• Is Hany's role evolving to suit Nashville's speedy wings?
• Are there early indications that NSC is a trophy contender?
• What happened with Nick DePuy, and what does Mike Jacobs do now?
• Position battles at wing and striker

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• Gold Nuggets: Nearly historic attacking futility, but the best defense in MLS
• Why did Walker wear the armband despite Dax's presence in the XI?
• Why Nashville SC should beat CF Montreal
• Is the club's depth a concern?
• Handicapping Hany Mukhtar's return to the lineup
• Is the start to the season the perfect microcosm for NSC's approach?
• Who wins NSC's hustle award for the first two matches?
• This week's Club & Country Ridicule Coefficient (the guy NSC supporters should boo)
• Is St. Louis for real?

• Was this a case of NSC being great or NYCFC being bad?
• How did the team overcome Hany's absence from the lineup?
• Gary Smith emphasizes the importance of good wing play
• Is this a bad time to catch New York Red Bulls?
• When was the last time Nashville SC played this well?
• When Hany is back, who drops out of the starting XI?
• A breathtaking strike in Atlanta + history for St. Louis (via a familiar voice)
• Club & Country Soccer League standings update

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• What does Nashville SC need to get from each position?
• Team superlatives, including:
• Non-Hany MVP
• Underrated 2023 NSC Player
• Young Player of the Year
• League finish + attacking and defensive rankings
• Who will win the East, West and Supporters Shield?
• Mailbag: Are people sleeping on NSC?

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• How did he position himself for this opportunity?
• How did his time with Nashville SC equip him for a national TV role?
• How will his approach differ as he prepares for two new teams each week?
• What will the Apple TV MLS product look like?
• Venue he's most excited to visit?
• Team he's most excited to call?
• Karaoke song when he's on the road?
• An unsolicited M.L. Rose plug

Also:

• Should we be concerned about a sluggish scoring start?
• Gary Smith offers insight into preseason progress, connections in the final third and a budding young academy talent
• Storytelling suggestions for MLS that could be better than Wrexham
• Assessing the wing competition
• A friend of the show will be part of the Apple TV deal

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• Reminder: Wes' Little Happy Hour Thingy
• Expectations vs. excitement?
• What does pressure look like for Gary Smith?
• Can his offensive style evolve just enough?
• Is the roster built in such a way to evolve?
• How does the talent compare to the last three seasons?
• Front office alignment has been perfect so far
• Eastern Conference pluses and minuses
• How does the MLS TV deal impact fans, quality?
• SBJ article about Ian Ayre: Agent of Change

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Then, Ben Cork from Once a Metro drops by to chat about Nashville's first preseason opponent, New York Red Bulls.

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• How will NSC employ the players it picked Wednesday?
• A fun fact about each draftee
• The benefit of having an MLS Next Pro club to develop young players
• Reflections on a favorable 2023 schedule for the Boys in Gold

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• What will be the legacy of the 2022 World Cup team?
• How did Gregg Berhalter perform throughout the tournament and its buildup?
• How did this team shape the world's view of American soccer -- and does that even matter compared to our own view of ourselves?
• What were his impressions of GEODIS Park as he watched the round of 16 match there?

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On this week's episode, Tim and Wes cover Nashville SC's cameo in a milestone 90 minutes for the national team, reflect on the larger takeaways from the victory and look ahead to the Netherlands round of 16 match.

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• Concerns over-played from US friendlies?
• Youth, development heading into the World Cup
• Nashville SC's move to the Eastern Conference
• What would a "Southern" division look like?
• Win, lose or draw against Houston?
• Playoff scenarios with two to go
• Expectations now for the Club
• This team's form relative to last two seasons
• What is the narrative around the '22 NSC club?

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EARLY SHOUT - 6:50

• Is Hany still the MVP leader?
• Assessing a disjointed match
• GOLD NUGGETS: Nashville's playoff scenarios

MAILBAG - 24:24

• Is it time for Teal Bunbury to start at striker?
• Who would Nashville most want to face in the playoffs?
• Optimal lineup approach for the Club America match?
• The future in central midfield

OUTSIDE N - 39:05

• Exploring the Eastern Conference playoff race
• How can Shaq Moore work his way onto the World Cup roster?

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EARLY SHOUT: 8:15

• GOLD NUGGETS: Nashville's history in penalties
• Understanding the final sequence that led to Walker's red
• Previewing the rematch with Austin FC

MAILBAG: 21:02

• Nashville's second-half tactical approach

OUTSIDE N: 27:23

• Who is most likely to drop out of the playoff field?
• How is the East shaping up?

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EARLY SHOUT -- 4:29

• GOLD NUGGETS: Hany's dominance
• A resurgent defense
• The impact of the new guys

MAILBAG -- 22:15

• Making a case for both Mukhtar and Driussi
• Should we be worried about CJ Sapong?
• The weekly Shaffel Shuffle
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OUTSIDE N -- 31:51

• Who's most likely to drop out of the playoff field? Who looks the safest?

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EARLY SHOUT: 5:51

• Randall is back on the scoresheet
• The Milkman's brace!
• Gold Nuggets: Nashville SC's dominant two-match stretch
• Previewing Colorado and Austin

MAILBAG: 26:00

• Is Nashville's xG luck finally turning?
• Can there ever be a large enough sample size?
• Who should have taken the late PK?
• Is there still a path to a home playoff match?

OUTSIDE N: 48:08

• A glance at the playoff race
• Big matches this week that have a bearing of NSC's playoff hopes

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EARLY SHOUT: 6:33

• The Canadian contributes in his debut
• GOLD NUGGETS: The numbers behind Nashville's dominance of Dallas
• What will it take to get to the playoffs?

MAILBAG: 30:38

• The impact of parity on the playoff push
• Hany's MVP case
• The impact of Shaffelburg's positioning

OUTSIDE N: 51:52

• Two loan updates

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EARLY SHOUT: 7:57

• GOLD NUGGETS: Why Nashville should have won Sunday
• What is this team's biggest issue at home?
• An accountable Dax McCarty

MAILBAG: 30:04

• Is Nashville what its record says it is?
• Any potential roster moves before the September freeze?
• Projecting next year's free agents
• Is the back four viable?

OUTSIDE N: 1:01:22

• Tim's reflections after covering MLS All-Star Weekend
• His chat with Hany Mukhtar

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EARLY SHOUT

• What's wrong with the home form?
• Losses to bad teams
• TFC has improved!
• Goalkeeping situation

LOOKING TO MINNESOTA

VALAIR SHABILLA

• Kickin' it 615
• Shaq Moore

FINAL WHISTLE

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EARLY SHOUT: 4:58

• Why is Nashville dropping points late in matches?
• Teal is on a tear
• Breaking down NSC's home form
• Gary Smith's intriguing statement -- would making the playoffs really be this club's biggest achievement to date?

MAILBAG: 27:42

• Dissecting the numbers behind Nashville's late concessions -- are sub patterns to blame?
• What should the realistic goals be for this team now?
• Thoughts about Shaq Moore's club debut

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EARLY SHOUT: 7:16

• Nashville finds Moore help on the right flank
• GOLD NUGGETS: Next-level facts about Shaq
• What did Mike Jacobs say about the signing?
• Recap of NSC-Cincy
• Getting to know Vancouver

ERIC MILLER INTERVIEW: 33:17

• What inspired him to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community?
• How can Nashville supporters get involved with Playing for Pride?
• How does he assess NSC's season?

MAILBAG: 46:13

• Is Gary Smith Jeff Fisher?
• Answers up top amidst CJ's goal drought?
• Tickets and Tempo

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:08:48

• 440 Sports Football League standings
• Content recommendations

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EARLY SHOUT -- 6:42

• GOLD NUGGETS: The impact of Hany Mukhtar
• Bale and Chiellini make their debut
• What will Shaq Moore add to the side?

MAILBAG -- 24:15

• Other transfer rumors involving NSC?
• How does Shaq Moore impact the club's tactics?
• Why Jack Maher over Dave Romney?
• What needs to happen for NSC to end the season on a strong note?
• Is the lack of goal distribution a problem?

EARLY SHOUT/GOLD NUGGETS

• Settling for a draw
• Hany on fire
• Sean Davis on the scoresheet

INTERVIEW WITH VARUN SHANKAR (10:38)

• Charlotte FC is on deck
• Are the wheels back on with an interim coach?
• Traveling tips for NSC fans

MAILBAG (28:26)

• Transfer window
• Goalkeeping
• Loba

FINAL WHISTLE

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EARLY SHOUT -- 7:16

• Breaking down Nashville's second straight 3-1 road win
• What individual battles were key for the win?
• Gold Nuggets: Hany Mukhtar's midseason MVP case
• Prepping for the U.S. Open Cup quarters

INTERVIEW WITH JOSH HAKALA -- 22:48

• Does Nashville SC have a good shot at winning its first trophy?
• The magic of U.S. Open Cupsets
• Top moments from the tourney so far

MAILBAG -- 41:26

• Wes and Tim's ideal starting XIs for the Open Cup quarters
• The importance of Randall Leal
• Transfer update
• The importance of the soccer community

OUTSIDE N -- 1:01:02

• Gareth Bale to LAFC -- a powerhouse in the making
• U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal recap and semifinal discussion
• NSC players on the All-Star fringe

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EARLY SHOUT: 7:36

• What went wrong against Sporting KC?
• How can Nashville SC fix it?
• Another controversial whistle
• GOLD NUGGETS: Notes from Nashville's 25-match home unbeaten streak

MAILBAG: 28:56

• Assessing the team's tactical approach against SKC
• Is there concern at the goalkeeper spot?
• Has Ake Loba earned a start in D.C.?
• A glimpse at the academy

OUTSIDE N: 53:06

• The city Nashville should've beaten for a World Cup spot
• U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal preview

• Gary Smith weighs in on the lack of finishing against San Jose
• Gold Nuggets cover a couple season highs for NSC
• Talking Taylor, Lovitz and Loba
• Sporting Kansas City preview

MAILBAG: 24:07

• What is this team missing?
• How good was Taylor Washington?
• Is Gary Smith an underrated manager?
• What does this team do better than anyone in MLS?

OUTSIDE N: 37:37

• USMNT update
• How's Godoy doing for Panama?
• Will Nashville be a World Cup host in 2026? We're about to find out

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EARLY SHOUT: 5:48

• Gold Nuggets: Grading Nashville's performance so far this season
• Mid-season superlatives
• Ropapa Mensah Result of the Year
• Brandon Allen Disappointment of the Year
• Taylor Washington Unsung Hero
• Second Half X-Factor
• Previewing San Jose

MAILBAG: 32:02

• Summer transfer updates
• How players navigate international break
• Walker's improved passing
• Points expectations for the upcoming stretch
• Picking a Backline tailgate cocktail

OUTSIDE N: 42:46

• Analyzing the USMNT's first two matches of the window
• Expectations for Nations League

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EARLY SHOUT -- 7:00

• Recapping the magic in Colorado
• GOLD NUGGETS: Hany's resurgence and the club's form in May
• Which NSC players will benefit most from the international break?

MAILBAG -- 18:47

• How has NSC performed after breaks, and what explains that performance?
• What's the latest on the goalkeeper situation now that Elliot Panicco has performed well in place of Joe Willis?
• Discussing Hany and CJ's recent dominance
• Should Nashville go all in on U.S. Open Cup?

OUTSIDE N -- 30:40

• Previewing Walker Zimmerman and Anibal Godoy's international break action
• What to expect from the USMNT?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 36:22

• Our thoughts on the tragedy in Uvalde

IMPORTANT RESOURCES:

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Contact numbers for the offices of:

• Sen. Bill Hagerty: 202-224-4944
• Sen. Marsha Blackburn: 202-224-3344
• Gov. Bill Lee: 615-741-2001
• Rep. Jim Cooper: 202-225-4311

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EARLY SHOUT: 2:34

• Nashville SC gives up a game-tying goal
• How has NSC performed in matches with a weather delay?
• What’s the scoreboard in this rivalry match?

A LOOK AT THE RAPIDS: 5:20

• Diego Rubio?
• William Yarbrough?
• Colorado?
• Altitude make you slow?

Vince Irvin, contributor to the Scuffed Podcast, Louisville City expert: 11:48

• What to expect from Louisville City on Wednesday
• Where the Purple squad fits in the US Soccer landscape

MAILBAG: 28:32

• Joe Willis’s rocky patch
• Is Nashville a little too old to take this portion of the season in stride?
• Officiating in America

FINAL WHISTLE

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EARLY SHOUT: 7:45

• Recapping a sweet and salty week
• Gold Nuggets: Multi-goal comebacks and losses
• Previewing another showdown with Atlanta United

INTERVIEW WITH EVE POWELL: 22:27

• What has gotten into Montreal this year?
• Checking in on Alistair Johnston
• Does the best player in MLS reside in Quebec?
• The Impact (pun!) of recent off-field changes

MAILBAG: 45:15

• Does NSC have a depth problem?
• Is a replacement still impending at right back?
• Should NSC be prioritizing the U.S. Open Cup?

OUTSIDE N: 1:02:35

• Resetting the league standings -- who will rise and fall?

EARLY SHOUT: 8:13

• What made Nashville so dominant?
• A new tactical approach at home, or a small sample size?
• Gold Nuggets: The numbers behind the historic day

INTERVIEW WITH MATT DOYLE: 27:22

• What does he make of NSC so far this year?
• Are the Boys in Gold Supporters Shield contenders?
• How does Nashville stack up with other expansion sides in history?
• Seattle's CCL win: A fluke, or a sign of MLS's rise?

MAILBAG: 50:36

• Small sample size be darned: What do we KNOW about Nashville SC at this point?
• Individual analysis of Muyl, McCarty and Haakenson
• Is the South side of the pitch cursed?
• How did NSC cope with the loss of Randall Leal?

OUTSIDE N: 1:01:40

• CCL supremacy at last!
• Predicting our favorite U.S. Open Cupsets

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EARLY SHOUT -- 6:34

• Recapping the notable on- and off-field moments in the Geodis Park opener
• Should Nashville SC been awarded a second penalty?
• Gold Nuggets: Historic milestones in match one at the new ground

INTERVIEW WITH MATT MONTGOMERY, RSL SOAPBOX -- 20:30

• How has RSL changed since Nashville last saw them?
• What's wrong with the Royals' attack?
• How will they approach heading into Nashville's new castle?

MAILBAG -- 40:55

• When can we expect GEODIS Park to become a fortress?
• How long should it take players to adapt to the new ground?
• Can we expect a similar mentality for every home match?
• Can we expect any activity from Nashville before the primary transfer window closes this week?

OUTSIDE N -- 53:42

• Can we trust Austin?
• Can we trust Seattle to win CCL?

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EARLY SHOUT: 8:29

• What exactly happened against the Galaxy?
• Discussing sub patterns
• Gold nuggets: Putting the road trip in historical context

INTERVIEW WITH EDDIE CARVACHO: 31:44

• His soccer story, from Chile to the Nashville Metros to MLS
• What does he strive to bring to the broadcast booth?
• What did he think when he walked into GEODIS Park for the first time?
• Is Nashville a trophy contender, and what will it take to get there?

MAILBAG: 1:06:49

• What are our favorite things about GEODIS Park?
• Can we expect a different approach at home?
• More talk about sub patterns
• A Shaq Moore update

OUTSIDE N: 1:22:29

• Prepping for US Open Cup!
• CCL Fever returns in Seattle
• What's wrong with New England, Part II

EARLY SHOUT: 6:57

• More set piece struggles
• Hany opens his account in a big way
• Gold nuggets: Putting the result in context
• Previewing LA Galaxy

MAILBAG: 26:48

• Are NSC supporters' expectations too high?
• Resolving set piece issues
• Choosing a Club & Country burger at ML Rose

OUTSIDE N: 44:04

• Picking our standout players across the league so far this season
• Notable results last weekend

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EARLY SHOUT: 5:45

• Analyzing the win in Kansas City
• Gold Nuggets that underscore the value of the win
• Previewing San Jose

MAILBAG: 26:35

• Is Hany producing an an optimal level?
• Explaining the sparing use of subs
• Is Alex becoming the Muyl deal?
• Is Shaq Moore still an option for this team?
• Will Nashville return to a 4-man back line now that Dax is available again?

OUTSIDE N: 41:50

• An update on NSC's loanees
• What's wrong with New England?

EARLY SHOUT - 7:59

• Gold Nuggets that explain the win in Ohio
• Should Nashville have been awarded a second goal?
• Getting you up to date on Kansas City

IAN AYRE INSIGHT: 27:20

• 440 Sports show Lamestream Sports caught up with Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre last week, and he discussed the club's MLS build -- and what's next

INTERVIEW WITH SCUFFED'S ADAM BELZ: 37:51

• What did an outsider think of the moment Walker Zimmerman and Anibal Godoy came together in the box during the USMNT's win over Panama?
• Why did it take so long for Zimmerman to become a fixture in the US XI?
• How should we feel about the World Cup draw?

MAILBAG: 1:10:01

• The weekly Ake Loba inquiry
• Have we adjusted our expectations for what NSC should achieve on this road trip?
• What does the Gary Smith Jig look like?
• Chances of a summer DP signing?
• Feeling better about set piece defense?

OUTSIDE N: 1:39:01

• Standings update and notable results throughout the league

• What drew him to Nashville -- and the moment he knew he wanted to join the team
• How he views his role on the team
• His growing relationships with his teammates
• How the club aims to respond to a rare losing streak

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EARLY SHOUT - 5:25

• Another set piece goal conceded
• Signs of promise from the attack?
• Dax's red card
• Gold Nuggets: Comparing this year's road start to last year's

MAILBAG - 32:00

• How to fix set piece defense?
• Analyzing Nashville SC's attack?
• Controversy stemming from Daniel Rios's (perfectly gracious) recent comments
• Ake Loba update

OUTSIDE N - 54:20

• Big results around the league
• The USMNT enters its crucial final World Cup qualifying window

FINAL WHISTLE - 1:03:30

• 440 Sports Football League standings
• Content recommendations

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EARLY SHOUT - 6:32

• Summarizing a dark night in Dallas
• Gary Smith weighs in on the attack's lack of chemistry
• Gold Nuggets: Putting the setback in perspective
• Previewing the trip to Salt Lake

MAILBAG - 30:25

• What do Wes and Tim make of the second-half substitution patterns?
• Why does Nashville have a tough time against pressing teams?
• What does the XI look like without Dax McCarty on the pitch?
• MLS officials -- what's the deal?

OUTSIDE N - 50:01

• Notable results from the weekend
• From #CCLMisery to #CCLHistory?

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EARLY SHOUT: 7:30

• CJ Sapong discusses his opening goal
• Gary Smith gets VERY candid about the penalty non-call
• Gold Nuggets: Breaking down the Minnesota draw
• Preview FC Dallas

MAILBAG: 30:43

• Set piece defense -- an issue again?
• Ake Loba watch continues. Here's why we shouldn't be concerned yet
• Handicapping the attack after two matches
• What is Nashville SC's shape? Tim gives a tactical masterclass
• How Club and Country (the site and show!) came to be

OUTSIDE N: 1:03:30

• What do we know about MLS after two matches?
• #CCLisBack

EARLY SHOUT: 3:50

• Gary Smith weighs in on the win
• Gold Nuggets: Why was Sunday's victory significant?
• Saying goodbye to Daniel Rios
• The tactics behind the win
• Previewing Minnesota United

INTERVIEW WITH JAMIE WATSON: 18:58

• His takeaways from the Seattle win
• What did Minnesota manager Adrian Heath take away from the match?
• How will the Loons test Nashville?
• Insight into Minnesota soccer culture

MAILBAG: 44:33

• Will NSC press more often in 2022?
• Ake Loba's status with the team
• Did Sunday's win raise expectations for the rest of the eight-match road trip?
• Does Eric Miller receive too much grief?

OUTSIDE N: 56:48

• CCL teams struggle in MLS
• New season, same Cincy

FINAL WHISTLE: 59:48

• 440 Football League [MLS Fantasy] update!
• Content recommendations

Be sure to attend the 440 Sports Network watch party at ML Rose Sunday night! The first 50 guests get a free beer.

EARLY SHOUT: 5:33

• Recapping preseason
• What does Gary Smith think about the team's balance?
• Gold Nuggets: Getting to know Seattle

INTERVIEW WITH JEREMIAH OSHAN: 16:00

• What could stand in the Sounders' way of winning MLS Cup?
• How will the club balance CCL play with their season opener?
• Where should NSC supporters eat in Seattle?

MAILBAG: 43:24

• How will heightened expectations impact this team?
• How many points should Nashville secure from its eight-match road stretch?
• Is the West truly better than the East?

OUTSIDE N: 57:57

• CCL status check

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:01:15

• An opportunity for free beer and soccer camaraderie at ML Rose

EARLY SHOUT: 2:55

• Gary Smith breaks down Nashville SC's preseason-opening win over Charlotte FC
• What did we learn from the match?
• From analytics to aesthetics: new decorations at NSC's stadium!

WESTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW: 15:42

• A movie title and an x-factor for every Western Conference team

MAILBAG: 44:02

• What should we expect from Ake Loba this season?
• Which NSC player -- and MLS team -- will surprise us the most this year?
• Ideal NSC halftime show?

OUTSIDE N: 57:50

• Big news for a Nashville soccer standout
• Previewing CONCACAF Champions League

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:01:02

• Join the 440 Sports Football League!

EARLY SHOUT: 5:25

• What should we learn from the first preseason match?
• Zimmerman's heroics for the U.S.
• Introducing ourselves to Teal Bunbury

INTERVIEW WITH JON CHAMPION: 23:30

• Why leave the Premier League for MLS?
• Why the Western Conference is tougher than the East
• Covering Gary Smith at Stevenage

MAILBAG: 54:24

• Does Gregg Berhalter deserve the vitriol he gets?
• What does an MLS assistant coach do?
• Chances of adding a third DP this offseason?

OUTSIDE N: 1:11:39

• Is there any reason to worry about the USMNT's qualifying chances?

• Is the US Men's National team good?
• What seems to be the offensive issue right now?
• Does entire future hinge on Christian Pulisic?
• Honduras match and qualifying needs
• Canada being good is good for USA soccer

Tim sits down with MLSSoccer.com Tom Bogert (22:40)

• Strategy behind selling international slots
• GAM and what it does to the salary cap
• Low risk acquisitions this off-season
• Mike Jacobs ability to project trends
• His thoughts on the Alistair Johnston trade
• What should Gary Smith, NSC do at right back?

Final Whistle (43:10)

• What we learned about Mike Jacobs from Tom
• Should Alex Muyl get some run at right back?
• What Coach Smith wants to achieve in preseason
• Excitement for May 1st and the new era

ROSTER CHANGES:

• Sean Davis tells us why he came to Nashville
• What is the expected role for Davis?
• Who fills Alistair Johnston's right back spot?
• What does the striker rotation look like?
• MLS Draft and USL departure

PRESEASON IS HERE:

• What are Gary Smith's goals in preseason?
• MLS preseason competition vs. anything else
• If it's smart for F1 and the PGA Tour, it's good for MLS
• Behind the scenes access would help the sport

INTERNATIONAL WINDOW:

• The US Men's National Team schedule
• Can this group qualify for the World Cup this month?
• How to watch Randall Leal and Anibal Godoy?

LIVE MAILBAG:

• Gary Smith explains the move to the Western Conference
• What are the differences between conferences?
• Where does Nashville SC the franchise rank in MLS, West?
• How do we expect the offensive strategy to evolve in year three?
• Who is this year's C.J. Sapong?

EARLY SHOUT -- 5:37

• Getting to know draft picks Ahmed Longmire and Will Meyer
• Saying goodbye to Pineiro and Nazarit

MAILBAG -- 22:28

• Mike Jacobs looks for an "upgrade" over Alistair
• How will membership in the West impact fans and team?
• Any significance to Ake Loba taking the number 9?
• What does the future look like for Gary Smith?

OUTSIDE N -- 40:15

• Previewing preseason
• Which MLS clubs have their stuff together...and who's still searching for its 2022 identity?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 48:10

• Content recommendations

EARLY SHOUT -- 7:43

• How Sean Davis fits in Nashville
• Three things you probably didn't know about Nashville's newest acquisitions
• Why Nashville SC traded Alistair Johnston

JUSTIN SOUSA TALKS SEAN DAVIS -- 27:40

• Why did Sean Davis decide to leave New York?
• What does he bring to Nashville?
• What does it mean for both clubs?

JASON LONGSHORE TALKS JOSH BAUER -- 38:50

• Why didn't it work in Atlanta?
• What does Bauer bring to the Boys in Gold?
• Is this Atlanta's most important offseason yet?

MAILBAG -- 1:01:13

• What roster moves are next for NSC?
• What does Sean Davis add to the squad?
• What surprises do we expect this season?
• Expectations for Ake Loba, Daniel Rios and Hany Mukhtar
• Fun with naming rights!

OUTSIDE N -- 1:18:49

• What is NSC's approach to the MLS SuperDraft?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 1:24:33

• Content recommendations

Early Shout:

• Why Nashville had to move Alistair Johntson.
• Is Sean Davis signing close to reality?

Guest No. 1: Tanner Rebelo of TrifectaNetworkSports.com (2:45) covers the New England Revolution.

Guest No. 2: Josh Guesman of CornerOfTheGalaxy.com (12:30) covering the LA Galaxy.

Mailbag (27:00)

• How would Sean Davis fit in?
• Who plays RB with Johnston gone?
• Who is most likely to become full international?
• Expectations for season-opening road swing?

EARLY SHOUT -- 4:16

• Nashville beat up the MLS Cup champ
• Analyzing NSC's early roster moves
• Three things you probably don't know about Nashville's newest strikers
• Saying farewell to club departures

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 23:38

• Should Nashville add a DP during the offseason or wait to evaluate in-season needs?

MAILBAG -- 28:33

• How should Nashville spend its surplus GAM?
• Where do Bunbury and Zubak fit into the squad?
• How would Wes and Tim spend the $1 million in international slot money?
• Eastern Conference teams to avoid in 2022

OUTSIDE N -- 50:48

• Tim wins the MLS Cup pickem
• Our expansion draft picks
• Carles Gil wins MLS MVP over Hany Mukhtar

FINAL WHISTLE -- 56:43

• Three soccer things you should do over the holidays

• Season superlatives, Gold Nuggets style
• Bolu Akinyode Goal of the Year
• Opposing Goal of the Year
• Gary Smith Result of the Year
• Jim Curtin Opposing Result of the Year
• Matt LaGrassa Most Valuable Invisible Player
• Daryl Dike Most Valuable Opposing Player
• Von Elrod's Off-Field Moment of the Year

INTERVIEW WITH JOHN FREEMAN: 23:35

• What will he remember most from his time in Nashville?
• How did his work with NSC prepare him for his dream job?
• Gary Smith stories
• Favorite moment on the mic for Nashville SC

MAILBAG: 57:30

• #HotTimWinter
• What holes does Mike Jacobs need to fill this offseason?
• How to get the most out of Ake Loba next year
• Are there arguments FOR staying in the Western Conference beyond next year?
• Should NSC embrace a villain role next year?

OUTSIDE N: 1:19:22

• MLS Cup picks
• MLS Next Pro starts next year! What does it mean for NSC?

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:30:43

• Offseason content recommendations

EARLY SHOUT - 3:30

• Revisiting Nashville's playoff defeat
• What do the numbers say about the season?
• What will we remember from this season?
• Previewing NSC's offseason

MAILBAG - 33:20

• The most regrettable dropped points of the season
• What roster moves should we expect this offseason?
• Handicapping Jhonder Cadiz's chances of staying with the club
• Thoughts on the choices to take the PKs
• And MUCH more

OUTSIDE N - 1:02:48

• Playoff roundup
• Gary Smith just misses out on being a Coach of the Year finalist

FINAL WHISTLE - 1:05:20

• Content recommendations
• What's up next for the show?

• Recapping the win over Orlando City
• GOLD NUGGETS: Historical context around the win
• Hear directly from Gary Smith, Hany Mukhtar and Walker Zimmerman (courtesy of ESPN 949)
• Previewing Philadelphia Union and the Conference Semis

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 31:35

• If MVP voting took place this week, would Hany Mukhtar have convinced enough voters to top Carles Gil?

OUTSIDE N -- 35:35

• Playoff roundup

MAILBAG -- 42:32

• Dike dives
• Keys to beating Philadelphia
• What's up with Dave Romney?
• Is total wins a better tiebreaker than goal differential?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 54:26

• Content recommendations
• Philly travel tip from Tim
• A reminder to rate, review and subscribe!

EARLY SHOUT - 2:45

• Three Boys in Gold are MLS awards finalists
• Gary Smith gets left out
• GOLD NUGGETS: Previewing NSC-Orlando
• Picking each Western Conference first-round match

EMBRACE CONSENSUS - 23:28

• Should Gary Smith have been a Coach of the Year finalist?

OUTSIDE N - 29:48

• Recapping another Dos a Cero
• Boys in Gold in international colors

MAILBAG - 37:10

• The dark side of success: selling the players who earned it
• How important is scoring first against Orlando?
• Best soccer-themed beer in Nashville?

FINAL WHISTLE - 51:05

• Content recommendations
• Why you should watch the USL Championship playoffs

EARLY SHOUT - 5:52

• Red Bulls recap
• Gold Nuggets: Nashville's record-tying campaign
• Previewing the playoffs

EMBRACE CONSENSUS - 29:10

• Hany Mukhtar or Carles Gil for MVP?

OUTSIDE N - 36:19

• A tribute to departing Voice of Nashville SC John Freeman

MAILBAG - 47:58

• Preparing for an eventual future without Dax McCarty
• Explaining Gary Smith's lineup selection v. Red Bulls
• Could Walker Zimmerman repeat as Defender of the Year?

FINAL WHISTLE - 1:02:12

• Final standings, Club and Country Football League
• Why you should watch UEFA qualifiers and NCAA soccer

• Recapping the controversial Orlando draw
• Was it a foul?
• Gold Nuggets from the match
• Playoff scenarios tied to Nashville SC's final match
• Hear the biggest moments in MLS

EMBRACE CONSENSUS - 30:48

• What result against Red Bulls would give NSC a successful regular season?

MAILBAG - 35:07

• Who does Nashville want to avoid -- and play -- in the first round?
• Eric Miller's tale
• Most obnoxious fan base in MLS?

FINAL WHISTLE - 51:00

• Club and Country Football League update
• Content recommendations

EARLY SHOUT -- 6:18

• Brief recaps of Columbus and Philly
• Gold Nuggets: Trying to explain Nashville's 6-match winless streak
• How can Nashville clinch the playoffs? Top four? Top two?
• Three moments that shook the playoff race last weekend

INTERVIEW WITH BRAD WEIGEL, CINCY SOCCER TALK -- 29:30

• Has this been Cincy's most disappointing season?
• What's the plan up there? IS there a plan?
• What Nashville can expect to see from the Lions

MAILBAG -- 49:01

• Is it time to be concerned about Nashville's attack?
• Where do things stand with Ake Loba?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 1:01:22

• Content recommendations

• Recapping the DC road draw
• Gold Nuggets: Stats from Nashville's three consecutive scoreless road draws
• Previewing Crew and Union

INTERVIEW WITH GARY SMITH -- 18:02

• How does he manage a three-match week?
• How can the club maintain defensive prowess while energizing the attack away from home?
• Breaking down the striker depth chart
• Falling in love with analytics
• How he works with Mike Jacobs to build the roster
• What he learned during his 2010 MLS Cup run
• How last year's playoff loss continues to drive the team
• Has the club satisfied the objectives he set for it?

MAILBAG -- 45:50

• How to kickstart the attack before the playoffs?
• Where's Ake Loba?
• Best second careers for NSC players?

OUTSIDE N -- 58:47

• Updating the Eastern Conference playoff race

FINAL WHISTLE --1:04:25

• Content recommendations, out East and Down Under

• Nashville SC's final phase provides plenty of challneges
• What we should expect from the final six matches?
• Reasonable playoff expectations
• Watching Walker Zimmerman take the US Captaincy!
• Godoy, Johnston, Leal make it fun to watch
• How are we feeling about the World Cup after five qualifiers?
• Projecting the USMNT starting World Cup roster
• Who should be atop the formation in Qatar?
• Nashville SC back on the pitch this weekend v. DC
• Why watching DC-SC will be enjoyable once again
• Where the Boys In Gold can take advantage

• Gary Smith discusses Nashville's slow start against NYCFC
• Was Orlando the most deflating result of the season?
• The table is tightening. What does it mean for the Boys in Gold?

EMBRACE CONSENSUS: 17:40

• Debating controversial calls (and no-calls) in the Orlando and NYC matches

MAILBAG: 24:48

• Does CJ Sapong need a break?
• Should we be concerned that Nashville's attack is starting to wane?
• Is Joe Willis really this good, or is his success a product of his back line?
• Nashville's set piece concessions: poor defense or bad fouls?
• Nashville with Leal v. Nashville with Muyl

OUTSIDE N: 44:00

• A big honor (honour?) for Alistair Johnston
• What to expect from World Cup Qualifying

FINAL WHISTLE: 51:04

• One qualifying match to watch in each confederation

EARLY SHOUT: 5:11

• Recapping a rout in South Florida and a draw in Chicago
• Gold Nuggets: Assessing Nashville's road trip
• Getting ready for Orlando and NYC

A CHAT WITH JAMIE WATSON: 21:15

MAILBAG: 50:15

• Why did Nashville not press harder for three points in Chicago?
• Who's the scariest potential playoff opponent other than New England?
• Where does the striker depth chart stand after Cadiz earned the start over Loba and Rios?
• Assessing Hany v. Gil for MVP

OUTSIDE N: 1:13:05

• Fixing FC Cincinnati in 30 seconds
• Comparing NSC's playoff success to its expansion cousins
• Where will things finish in the East?

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:21:50

• Content recs
• Bold predictions for NYC and Orlando

EARLY SHOUT -- 2:53

• Gold Nuggets: Breaking down Nashville's set piece struggles
• Previewing the third leg of the Inter Miami trilogy + the club's first trip to Chicago

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 20:47

• Is the Toronto loss the worst setback of Nashville SC's season?

MAILBAG -- 24:51

• Fixing Nashville's set piece issues
• Evaluating the stakes for the next set of matches
• Can the Boys in Gold set the MLS record for fewest losses in a season?
• What will it take for Nashville to snag a home playoff spot?

OUTSIDE N -- 35:57

• Boys in Not Gold on loan

FINAL WHISTLE -- 40:20

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for NSC-Miami

EARLY SHOUT: 4:17

• Gold Nuggets: How Nashville SC's road form stacks up
• Wrapping up the club's second straight road win
• Headed to The Six

INTERVIEW WITH ALISTAIR JOHNSTON: 13:13

• Reflections on international duty with Canada
• How did he shut down Christian Pulisic?
• Being a visiting player at Nissan Stadium
• Giving Alphonso Davies a tour of Music City
• His growth at Nashville SC
• European aspirations

MAILBAG: 40:30

• When will Gary Smith and NSC get the credit they deserve?
• Biggest dark horse threats left on Nashville's schedule
• How good would NSC be without Hany Mukhtar?
• How to kickstart the attack in Toronto?

EMBRACE CONSENSUS: 1:03:58

• Should we revise our aspirations for NSC's road trip?

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:07:07

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for NSC-Toronto

EARLY SHOUT -- 4:40

• Hany Mukhtar talks about yet another brace
• Gold Nuggets: Mukhtar stands atop MLS
• Fight night in Nashville: Was Dax's red a fair decision?
• Previewing the artists formerly known as the Impact

EMBRACE CONSENSUS / MAILBAG MASHUP -- 23:00

• How worried should we be about the USMNT's qualifying chances?
• Should Walker Zimmerman have started the US-Canada match?
• Handicapping Nashville's odds to host the World Cup
• How should Nashville media cover soccer?
• Previewing the longest road trip of the season

OUTSIDE N -- 51:17

• Chaos in Africa and South America

FINAL WHISTLE -- 54:10

• Content recs
• Bold predictions for NSH-MTL

EARLY SHOUT: 5:49

• Gold Nuggets: An afternoon of firsts in Atlanta
• The tactics that led to the win
• A glance at NYCFC

INTERVIEW WITH THE COOLIGANS: 24:59

• The hosts of America's funniest soccer podcast chat about NYCFC and much more

INTERVIEW WITH JAYON BROWN: 52:06

• 440 Sports Owner Braden Gall catches up with the Titans linebacker, who details his soccer fandom

MAILBAG: 1:01:19

• A Nashville SC elevator pitch for new fans
• The relative importance of Gary Smith's tactics
• Should we expect to see more of Alistair Johnston at right center back?

OUTSIDE N: 1:12:35

• Handicapping the USMNT's opening three qualifying matches
• Assessing Nashville SC players' roles for their national teams

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:20:50

• MLS Fantasy update
• Bold predictions for NSH-NYCFC

EARLY SHOUT -- 5:17

• Recapping the Orlando draw
• Gold Nuggets: NSC's set piece struggles
• Prepping for Atlanta United, Part III
• Handicapping the club's final 14 matches

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 29:45

• Midseason Superlatives
• Lebo Moloto Most Valuable Player
• Ropapa Mensah Super Sub
• Bolu Akinyode Goal of the Year
• Kosuke Kimura Most Underrated Player

MAILBAG -- 40:38

• Changes that could lead to road wins
• CJ Sapong to the USMNT?

OUTSIDE N -- 50:38

• All-Star Game: What are we watching for?
• NSC Academy getting revved up

FINAL WHISTLE -- 56:02

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for the Atlanta match

EARLY SHOUT (3:25):

• CJ Sapong continues to roll
• Riding the waves from week to week

GOLD NUGGETS (4:58)

• Multiple brace scorers
• Attacking confidence
• Alex Muyl talks chemistry
• Set piece defense

SPECIAL GUEST (11:12): Orlando Sentinel's Julia Poe,

• Previews Wednesday's match
• Offers insight into the state of the roster
• Breaks down the matchups

EMBRACE CONSENSUS (24:05):

• Does Nashville SC have to improve its road form if it continues to dominate at home?

MAILBAG (26:41):

• The future of Daniel Rios?
• A value proposition for Cadiz?
• Who should've taken the PK?
• DC United twitter
• Is there anyone better than Zimmerman in the air?

OUTSIDE N (35:13)

• European leagues start, LOTS of US players to watch
• Using US prospects to watch more MLS
• Walker Zimmerman and All-Star Weekend

FINAL WHISTLE (40:04)

• A fantastic reading rec
• Tim's bold prediction for Walker Zimmerman

EARLY SHOUT (4:56):

• Very few road chances add context
• Rotating a bunch of dudes
• Why it worked... and didn't
• Miami earned it

GOLD NUGGETS (12:09)

• Hany, Leal and CJ
• More time or less?
• DC United on Sunday

EMBRACE CONSENSUS (16:48):

• Does Nashville need to make some line-up changes?

MAILBAG (20:19):

• How much are flights to Portugal?
• Do you buy Cadiz?
• Shadowlands vs. Keepy Uppy
• Loba and Sapong together?
• Teaching fans to be patience
• What's up with Daniel Rios?

OUTSIDE N (32:12)

• Chaos into the Eastern Conference
• US youth learning how to win
• Messi changes teams for first time in career

FINAL WHISTLE (37:13)

• Patience is a virtue (and don't take the bait)
• Beating DC at their own game

EARLY SHOUT: 4:15

• Robert Castellanos and Gary Smith discuss the center back's debut goal
• How did Alistair Johnston feel to be back...and back home?
• Gold Nuggets: Assessing young players' impact for Nashville SC
• Previewing the New England and Miami matches

EMBRACE CONSENSUS: 23:12

• Was Nashville's draw in Toronto great, good, disappointing or bad?
• Wes gets on his soap box and addresses those who called it a bad result

MAILBAG: 29:07

• What will it take for NSC to win away from home?
• Nashville's impressive form when it plays from behind
• Handicapping the striker depth chart -- and who's likely to be with the club next season
• Frivolous for MLS expansion?
• Karaoke-style tactics (you'll have to listen for this to make sense)

OUTSIDE N: 46:15

• USMNT: Your Gold Cup champions!
• Does Walker have a shot at the starting XI in World Cup qualifying?
• Will Alistair continue to be a fixture in the Canadian squad?
• Nashville has two clean sheet leaders: one in MLS and one in USL

FINAL WHISTLE: 53:35

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for the rest of the road swing

EARLY SHOUT: 6:36

• C.J. Sapong makes a statement in the striker battle. What did he say after the match?
• Taylor Washington proves his value...and raves about his first win over Cincy
• Gold Nuggets: Exploring the vast gap between NSC and Cincinnati

INTERVIEW WITH TSN'S LUKE WILEMAN: 23:22

• Why didn't Chris Armas work out in Toronto (or, actually, Orlando)?
• How has team changed after firing the manager?
• What's it like calling matches remotely for a team based across the continent?
• Is Toronto still a playoff contender?

MAILBAG: 46:38

• Should NSC fans be concerned by the low possession figures?
• How does the attack's crescendo impact Ake Loba's entry into the XI? Other strikers?
• Who has been the most impressive unheralded player?
• How many points does Nashville need to get out of its upcoming road trip?

OUTSIDE N: 57:03

• Gold Cupdates
• Assessing playoff contenders' remaining home schedules / Nashville's playoff outlook based on its lopsided home/road split

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:05:30

• Content recommendations (archery?)
• Bold predictions (a road goal?)

EARLY SHOUT: 5:46

• Hear from Hany Mukhtar and Gary Smith after a record-setting evening
• GOLD NUGGETS: The metrics behind Hany's hatty

INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN ANGELI: 18:32

• How have the Crew begun their title defense?
• What is the national perception of Nashville's growth in year two?
• How will FC Cincinnati challenge the Boys in Gold?

MAILBAG: 45:02

• Has Nashville finally changed the narrative that it's a defensive club?
• What challenges do Ake Loba and others face as they adjust to MLS?
• Which NSC strikers run the risk of losing their roster spots next season?
• Who is the most likely player for Nashville to sell to Europe?

OUTSIDE N: 56:20

• A USMNT injury scare for Walker Zimmerman
• How has Alistair Johnston fared for Canada?
• Chaos in the ATL

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:02:50

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for Nashville-Columbus

EARLY SHOUT: 5:30

• Strong words from Gary Smith about the draw with Atlanta United
• Gold nuggets: A first for Nashville's defense and a troubling trend from the back line
• Why the Chicago match is so important

RUN OF PLAY: 19:41

• Hear General Manager Mike Jacobs' and CEO Ian Ayre's thoughts about the record signing
• Where will Loba play, what does he bring to the squad, and how did the deal finally get done?
• Other burning questions about Nashville's newest striker

EMBRACE CONSENSUS: 30:10

• Does the addition of Ake Loba make Nashville a legitimate contender for the top of the Eastern Conference table?

MAILBAG: 36:15

• Is a back three a long-term solution?
• The latest on Rodrigo Piñeiro
• What are reasonable expectations for Ake Loba?

OUTSIDE N: 44:52

• More entertaining: Euros or Copa America?
• Boys in Gold Cup
• A new NSC signing goes on loan

FINAL WHISTLE: 51:58

• Content recommendations
• A self-deprecating MLS Fantasy update

EARLY SHOUT (5:30)

• CJ Sapong gets things going early
• Joe Willis collects another clean sheet
• GOLD NUGGETS: Phily Union and own goals
• Up Next: A depleted Atlanta United squad

EMBRACE CONSENSUS (16:32)

• What do Nashville SC fans have to say to get their Euro snob friends interested in the home team? Who is Nashville trying attract?

MAILBAG (28:17)

• Tim explains the "young DP" rule and how NSC will use it
• What formation did Nashville actually use against Philadelphia?
• What's the latest on Ake Loba?

OUTSIDE N (35:58)

• Gold Cup rosters and potential
• COPA vs. EURO
• Italy-Spain, England-Denmark
• World Cup is coming to Nashville!

FINAL WHISTLE (47:33)

• Content recs
• Bold predictions for NSC-ATL

EARLY SHOUT -- 6:09

• Resetting a wild week at Nissan Stadium: Two young players save the day
• What's behind this club's flair for comebacks?
• GOLD NUGGETS: Contrasting Nashville's first- and second-half play

INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN TANNENWALD -- 19:03

• The Philadelphia Inquirer Union beat writer drops by to discuss Philly's growth as a club, talent development pipeline and tactical approach

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 38:13

• Has Nashville's margin for error at home run out, or can the Boys in Gold still afford to drop more results at Nissan Stadium?

MAILBAG -- 44:29

• If we could bring in one global soccer star to deliver a title to Nashville, who would it be?
• Ideal formation in a perfect world?
• How to elevate the attack in the middle of the pitch instead of relying on crosses?

OUTSIDE N -- 55:06

• Our picks for biggest surprises and disappointments in MLS
• Jhonder Cadiz heads home from Copa America...and sees his loan extended

FINAL WHISTLE -- 1:03:18

• Content recs
• Bold predictions for NSC-Philly

EARLY SHOUT -- 5:46

• Notes from the loss in New Jersey
• Gold Nuggets: Comparing Nashville's home and run form by the numbers
• A glimpse at Toronto FC and CF Montreal

INTERVIEW WITH PAUL VANCE, MOUNT ROYAL SOCCER -- 25:47

• How has Montreal changed since the teams met in week two?
• Has the Wilfried Nancy era been a success so far?
• Is CF Montreal better than rival Toronto at this point?
• Where are the battles that will determine Saturday's victor?

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 41:23

• How many points does Nashville need to take from its five-match home stretch?

MAILBAG -- 43:50

• Can Nashville's loss be attributed primarily to injuries and international break, or also to the team's game plan?
• Assessing Koze Donasiyano's potential in light of his debut Friday
• NSC's long-term aspirations for its stadium -- and NASCAR's potential impact

OUTSIDE N -- 52:50

• A new MLS league starts in 2022! What impact could it have on Nashville SC and USL?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 57:00

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions

EARLY SHOUT -- 3:38

• Randall Leal is no longer a DP. What does that mean for the club?
• Is NSC getting ready to add a new designated player?
• Gold Nuggets: What the numbers say about NSC's first seven matches this year vs. last

INTERVIEW WITH MARK FISHKIN -- 15:28

• New York Red Bulls Reporter Mark Fishkin gets us ready for Friday's showdown near the Big Apple

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 40:26

• Does Nashville SC need to add more attacking talent to achieve its year-two aspirations?

MAILBAG -- 45:21

• Discussing how Ake Loba or Michael Estrada would fit into the existing roster
• Which upcoming match excites us most?

OUTSIDE N -- 53:52

• Boys in Gold in international play
• How are Nashville's three USL loanees faring in the second tier?

FINAL WHISTLE -- 59:59

• Soccer content you should check out soon

EARLY SHOUT -- 3:28

• What does Tres a Dos mean for the U.S. Men's National Team heading into a vital stretch of international competition?

ROSTER BREAKDOWN -- 13:45*

• MLS Roster Rules 101
• Who are Nashville SC's highest-paid players, and how are they providing value?
• Who are the club's biggest steals and misses to date?

MAILBAG -- 37:11

• Could Hany Mukhtar be an option at striker?
• Exploring alternative formations for Gary Smith to employ
• Is Matt LaGrassa underrated?
• Why was Jack Maher loaned to San Diego?

OUTSIDE N -- 54:07

• Several Boys in Gold make a foray into international play

FINAL WHISTLE -- 59:52

• THE resource for Nashville soccer history
• The latest EPL documentary is out, and it's about a glass house

*Note: Following recording of this episode, we were informed by the club that Randall Leal is no longer classified as a designated player. We regret the error.

EARLY SHOUT -- 4:18

• Summarizing Nashville's come-from-behind draw in Atlanta
• Gold Nuggets -- why the result was historic
• Previewing Nashville's return from the international break

A CHAT WITH TONY HUSBAND -- 13:55

• What fueled his love of American sports?
• Exciting non-soccer events he's covered
• How did he adapt his approach to meet the needs of Nashville listeners?
• Adjusting to MLS roster rules and culture

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 41:14

• Should Gary Smith consider making the 4-4-2 Nashville's primary formation?

MAILBAG -- 46:52

• Jozy Altidore as an option up top for NSC
• Are the defensive lapses against Atlanta a cause for concern?
• Who is Nashville's most sellable player?

OUTSIDE N -- 55:28

• A glance at the Eastern Conference table
• What to expect during the international break -- and how it will impact Nashville SC

FINAL WHISTLE -- 1:01:23

• Content recommendations
• MLS Fantasy update

EARLY SHOUT -- 4:44

• Nashville extends its shutout streak to HOW many minutes?
• The Boys in Gold lead MLS in this category dating back to 2020
• NSC becomes the first team in the East to beat a Western Conference foe

INTERVIEW WITH JILLIAN SAKOVITS -- 15:57

• How has Atlanta United's culture changed after the transition from Frank de Boer to Gabriel Heinze?
• Is Josef Martinez the most important player to his team in MLS?
• Do Atlanta supporters view Nashville as a rival?
• What is Jillian "here for" when it comes to Nashville SC's roster and club culture?

EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 34:50

• Should Nashville SC exercise its purchase option for Jhonder Cadiz?

MAILBAG -- 44:16

• How can NSC improve its finishing in front of goal?
• How much longer will the club's unbeaten streak continue?
• Why is Walker Zimmerman on the outside looking in of the USMNT?

OUTSIDE N -- 53:13

• Discussing the impact of this summer's busy international schedule

FINAL WHISTLE -- 56:54

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for the Atlanta match

3:30 -- EARLY SHOUT

• Analyzing Nashville SC's form after five matches
• Two club records in a goalless match?
• What does it mean to be undefeated at this early juncture?

16:50 -- INTERVIEW WITH ALEXI LALAS

• Thoughts on his first MLS experience in Nashville
• How does he feel about club-driven matchday rituals?
• How can American soccer be authentic to its unique identity but still globally oriented?
• Why does he think Miami's expansion model is better for the growth of MLS than Nashville's approach?
• Breaking down NSC v. Austin

39:05 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS

• Can Nashville SC adopt a conservative road approach for the bulk of the season and still enjoy the success it wants to achieve?

42:51 -- MAILBAG

• Has Jhonder Cadiz done enough at this point to justify a purchase at the end of his loan deal?
• Who is the best striker to play above Hany Mukhtar?
• What is Nashville SC's long-term personnel plan in central midfield?
• What is the thinnest position in MLS?

51:41 -- OUTSIDE N

• New stadium, same FC Cincinnati
• A Nashville SC connection to the FA Cup titleholders

54:00 -- FINAL WHISTLE

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for NSC-Austin

4:00 -- EARLY SHOUT

• On a scale of 1 to 10, how important was Nashville's win over New England?
• Gold nuggets: A formation shift, more front-foot soccer and a chance for Nashville to reverse Eastern Conference futility against the West

12:49 -- SITTING DOWN WITH CJ SAPONG

• How has the intense competition up top impacted the club's attacking productivity?
• What did the club learn about itself during the recent homestand?
• How can prominent athletes maintain their sense of identity amidst mixed messages and high expectations?
• How has CJ uncovered his own identity and used it to provide leadership on and off the pitch?

27:50 -- PREVIEWING THE RSL MATCH WITH BRIAN DUNSETH

• The club legend breaks down Real Salt Lake's strength and challenges
• What does he make of David Ochoa's brazen gamesmanship?
• What would be his game plan for RSL against Nashville?

46:13 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS

• Should Nashville stick with the 4-4-2 formation or revert to its typical shape?

48:56 -- MAILBAG

• Handicapping the rest of the Eastern Conference
• Ideal pairing at the top of a 4-4-2 if everyone is healthy?
• Does the early attacking success point to a sustained run of form ahead?
• When will Gary Smith start rotating to preserve veteran starters?

54:10 -- OUTSIDE N

• Our thoughts on the Columbus Crew rebrand: when authenticity and American-ness are cast as false antonyms

57:07 -- FINAL WHISTLE

• MLS fantasy update
• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for Nashville SC - RSL

3:03 -- Early Shout

• Nashville's defense is back -- what did we learn from the club's first clean sheet of the season?
• Should Walker Zimmerman have been sent off by the referee?
• The pendulum swings away from the attack -- what do the underlying metrics tell us?
• Dom Badji and Rodrigo Pineiro make their debuts...what did we notice?
• Gold Nuggets: Love for Lovitz, great expectations in front of goal, the Leal deal

21:12 -- Embrace Consensus

• How should NSC fans feel after dropping points three times to start the season?

25:14 -- Extended Mailbag

• Who would play MLS's protagonist in a soccer version of Space Jam?
• Was the Miami match ultimately encouraging or disappointing?
• How do Gary Smith and Mike Jacobs identify and motivate players who feel disrespected at their previous clubs?
• Is midfield depth on the way in the form of an eventual replacement for McCarty or Godoy?
• Which EPL club most directly resembles NSC? (and other comparisons)

45:09 -- Outside N

• No U.S. Open Cup for Nashville SC...if it happens at all
• How should MLS define success in CONCACAF Champions League?

49:25 -- Final Whistle

• Wes gloats about topping the table in the Club and Country Football League
• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for Nashville's showdown with New England Revolution

3:26 -- Early Shout

• Are the slow starts a sign of a fatal flaw...or just bad luck?
• Gold nuggets: Stats that explain why Nashville SC is the best attacking club in the league after two weeks

11:08 -- Embrace Consensus

• Would you rather have thrilling draws or 1-0 results?

15:54 -- A Conversation with NSC Radio Voice John Freeman

• How did Ben Olsen, Claudio Reyna and Bruce Arena help instill his love of soccer?
• What is his approach to match day?
• Which NSC moment does he consider his most memorable?
• How does MLS serve as a growth conduit for American soccer broadcast voices?

37:35 -- Outside N

• Implications of the U.S. Open Cup's indefinite delay

41:41 -- Mailbag

• With European football in flames, is this the perfect time for MLS to open its roster rules?
• Where does Daniel Rios fit into the striker battle?
• Love for Dave Romney and growth potential for Luke Haakenson

52:29 -- Final Whistle

• Why one podcast host thinks Gary Smith is a better coach than Bob Bradley

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4:14 -- EARLY SHOUT

• Things you might not know about Nashville SC's draw with Cincy, including club records on both sides of the pitch, comments from Gary Smith and why NSC fans shouldn't be TOO worried about conceding two goals to FCC

10:30 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS

• The hosts debate whether NSC fans should be encouraged or disappointed by Saturday's result

15:16 -- PREVIEWING MONTREAL WITH A SPECIAL GUEST

• Kevin Laramee, President of North American Sports Reporters and a Montreal beat reporter, stops by to get us up to speed on CF Montreal

35:49 -- OUTSIDE N

• Could Chicharito be returning to form?
• How did Carlos Vela accidentally get pulled from LAFC's match with Austin?

39:42 -- MAILBAG

• Should Nashville SC expect more consistency from Hany Mukhtar?
• Is CJ Sapong a candidate to take over the starting striker role?
• Muyl or Bwana on the right wing?

45:31 -- FINAL WHISTLE

• A Netflix viewing treat for anyone who wants to escape the Super League

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EARLY SHOUT

2:29 -- Hear from Gary Smith and Ian Ayre about the gaffer's contract extension -- did he deserve it? (spoiler...yes, he did)

8:40 -- Nashville trades for right back Dylan Nealis -- what does 2020's No. 3 draft pick bring to the club?

10:44 -- Another week, another friendly cancelled. What's the impact?

13:08 -- FC Cincinnati: Not a beacon of prestige, but will they challenge the Boys in Gold?

GUEST: MIKE JACOBS

15:23 -- Recapping Nashville SC's offseason with the man who built the roster

18:16 -- How people take "moneyball" out of context, and what the concept really means to NSC

21:26 -- What Shane Battier and the Miami Heat have to do with Nashville's highest-profile offseason acquisition

25:37 -- How does it feel to be on the doorstep of a major trade?

26:37 -- How Mike's history as a coach shapes his front office approach

29:01 -- How does Nashville SC define success in 2021?

33:34 -- Did last year's success raise the bar for the club's potential this season?

35:19 -- What is the club doing to prepare for the impacts of a busy international season?

A GLANCE AT PERSONNEL

38:50 -- Naming our Starting XIs for the Cincinnati match

OUTSIDE N

42:57 -- Is THIS the year an MLS team wins CCL?

45:35 -- Boys in Not Gold

FINAL WHISTLE

48:50 -- Content recommendations, from soccer analytics to Italian ultras

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3:25 - Early Shout: Recapping Nashville's second preseason friendly and asking whether the cancelled MLS preseason matches will have a detrimental effect

12:28 - Should Nashville SC go all in on the U.S. Open Cup for its best chance to win silverware in year two?

19:30 - Our first-ever guest...you!! Answering your mailbag questions, including assigning senior superlatives to Nashville SC players

41:44 -- In "Outside N," we break down CONCACAF Champions League odds and mourn the U.S. Men's National Team's failure to qualify for the Olympics

46:30 -- Our first curse word...taken way too literally

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• Explain our love of the game
• Discuss why our access and expertise set us apart, and
• Cover ONE thing we are looking forward to this season

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