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Club and Country
Braden Gall, Ben Wright of 615Soccer.com and a host of other experts talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Episodes
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Supporters' Shield Clinched: Eyes turn to MLS Cup Playoffs
Nashville SC clinched the Supporters' Shield with a win over Montreal over the weekend. It was a culmination of an extraordinary year but also years of…
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The data and history of Shield winners in MLS Cup playoffs
Nashville drew on the road against San Jose and are still searching for the Supporters' Shield against Montreal this weekend. Did San Jose show the league…
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Nashville dominates out of the break: The Shield is within reach!
Nashville SC dominated Austin 4-1 on the road over the weekend. The Boys in Gold added a workman-like 4-0 victory against Sporting KC at home on Wednesday en…
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USA finds depth in wins over Mexico, Canada
The US Men's National Team just went unbeaten in four matches, including two shutouts over Mexico and Canada. The youth movement was on full display as the…
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What the data says about Nashville SC (with John Muller)
Ben Wright sits down with John Muller, founder of the Futi app, to talk all things MLS. Muller explains the new Futi app, why soccer is a tricky sport to…
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Joe says no one more time + USA's youth movement
Nashville SC celebrated Joe Willis Night with a 2-0 clean sheet against Toronto. Then we dive into the US Men's National Team performance against Peru and…
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Nashville clinches playoff spot ahead of international break
Nashville SC clinched a playoff spot and set a club record with three more points in a blowout win against Chicago. All three DPs scored for the first time as…
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Crossbars, Headers and Fingertips: Nashville steal a result from Miami
Sam Surridge and Nashville SC score in the 91st minute to steal a critical result from Messi and Miami. Line-up tweaks, elite defending and Brian Schwake…
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Week of missed chances foreshadows trip to Miami
Nashville SC missed a chance at a win over New York on Friday night. Nashville missed another chance at a win or draw over Toronto on Wednesday night…
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SC tops Cincy: Is Nashville's starting XI fully formed?
Nashville rolled out the healthiest starting XI they've had all year and the result was a 4-0 victory over Cincinnati. The offense finally feels fully formed…
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Historic week capped by stoppage time game-winners
Nashville SC won for the first time in club history at Red Bulls with a stoppage time game-winner off a set piece. The Boys in Gold then followed that up with…
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Scorching Nashville attack cools Messi, Miami in historic victory
The Boys in Gold delivered a complete team victory over Messi and Miami in one of the most important regular season performances in club history. Elias Saad…
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Supporters' Shield Showdown: All attention shifts to Messi, Miami
Nashville SC is eliminated from the Leagues Cup after rotating in two of the three group stage matches. The strategy was to focus on and prepare for Miami's…
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2026 Leagues Cup: To Try or Not To Try?
Nashville SC's offense played a great first half against DC United but a sloppy second half resulted in dropping two points. How has the return to play…
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Offensive issues continue in Orlando for NSC
Nashville SC has won two out of three matches since returning to MLS play following the World Cup but haven't looked good doing it. A loss to a surging Orlando…
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New Champions of the World: Spain dominate World Cup
Spain are World Champions for the second time in four World Cups. How were they able to dominate Argentina in the Final and what does it say about this Spanish…
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Nashville SC back riding World Cup wave
After 54 days, Nashville SC is back on Friday night against Atlanta - with two new players and a mostly healthy roster. Then we dive into the World Cup's…
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BONUS: World Cup, MLS, Nashville SC with Joe Lowery
Joe Lowery of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show stops by to break down the USMNT’s disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup with Ben Wright. The convo…
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Distracted USA no-shows in historic defeat to Belgium
USA failed to show up against Belgium in a historic loss on Monday night. The team is out of the World Cup after a sloppy, timid, uncharacteristic performance…
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USA advances despite red card, Belgium is next
The US Men's National Team won just the second knockout World Cup match in history over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The offense was active, the defense was sound…
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Lessons learned about depth, Pulisic prepare US for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Turkiye defeated the US in the final match of group play on Thursday night. What were the actual goals of the match and did the US accomplish most of them…
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Wright or Balo-Wrong: Yellow Cards impact Turkiye strategy
The US defeated Australia 2-0 and clinched Group D. How did it happen and how concerned are we about Christian Pulisic? We try to explain the new yellow card…
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USA makes World Cup History + Socceroos Match Preview
The vibes are high as the US Men did things they've never done before in a 4-1 win over Paraguay in their World Cup opener. What to make of Pulisic's injury…
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Expectation setting for USMNT + The Decision revisited
Nashville SC got three All-Stars this year - but did someone get snubbed? We set expectations for the US Men's National Team on the eve of the World Cup…
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Complete World Cup 2026 Preview with Lucas Panzica
The US Men's National Team begins a World Cup journey on home soil next week - but are we ready to compete? We break down every group, every favorite…
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Nashville SC enters break atop MLS + USMNT final World Cup roster
A new era of soccer coverage is here for Nashville! What's the latest with Warren Madrigal and Nashville SC couldn't have entered the break in better shape…
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The Top of MLS. The End of an Era
Nashville SC outgunned LAFC 3-2 to take top spot in Major League Soccer with one match left until World Cup break. Wes and Tim talk about the win, then make an…
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Depleted, But Dynamic: NSC Rolls the Revs
Nashville SC dominated New England on the road Wednesday, soaring to a 3-0 win without its starting striker and midfield. Wes and Ben Wright break down the win…
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Nashville SC Crashes Out and Looks Ahead
The Boys in Gold are out of continental competition after a 2-0 aggregate defeat to Tigres, capped by a 1-0 setback in Nueva Leon. Wes and Tim reflect on the…
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Domination of Charlotte, Shutout by Tigres
Nashville SC fell 1-0 at home to Tigres on Tuesday night in wet conditions without Sam Surridge. Can the Boys in Gold overcome the physicality of the MX side…
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Historic week for Nashville: How are they doing it?
Another road win over Atlanta gives Nashville SC one of the most historic weeks in club history. How are they doing it? What is the upside of the backline?…
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Nashville SC Salutes the Azteca
Nashville SC earned one of the most significant wins in its history Wednesday, a late-night thriller over Club America to advance to the semifinals of CONCACAF…
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Projecting the USMNT roster after two losses
What did we learn about the US Men's National team in two losses to Belgium and Portugal? Why the stripes need to stay as the home kit despite the uniform…
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The Electric Gold Are On a Power Surridge
Nashville SC routed Orlando 5-0 fresh off the heels of a two-legged victory over Lionel Messi and Miami, elevating the Boys in Gold to the top of the Eastern…
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The Most Important Draw in Nashville SC History
Nashville Soccer Club beat Lionel Messi and Miami in the round of 16 of CONCACAF Champions Cup thanks to a 1-1 draw in South Florida. Now, the Boys in Gold…
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Messi Preview + What Do We KNOW About Nashville SC So Far?
Nashville SC is gearing up to visit Lionel Messi and Inter Miami for a decisive Round of 16 match in CONCACAF Champions Cup. The showdown comes after a…
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Nashville Foils Messi, Takes Unbeaten Run to Columbus
The Boys in Gold shut out Lionel Messi and Miami Wednesday in Nashville, sending the two-legged tie to South Florida in scoreless fashion. The result continued…
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USWNT wins twice and a draw in Big D
The US Women took a commanding lead in the SheBelieves Cup. What does the future of the line-up look like and why it's great for this squad to be tested. Then…
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A Deluge of Goals to Start the Season
Nashville SC has outscored its opponents 11-1 over three matches to start its 2026 campaign. Wes and Tim analyze the reasons for the early success and look…
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Catching Up with Taylor Washington + NSC Opens Its Season
Nashville SC opened its 2026 campaign with a 2-0 CONCACAF Champions Cup win against Atletico Ottawa. Wes and Tim break down the match and welcome a special…
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2026 Season Preview Episode
Nashville SC is less than week from starting its 2026 season with CCC action in Ottawa. Wes and Tim assess the year ahead and offer predictions about how it'll…
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Joe Says 'Not So Fast'
Hot Tim Winter returns for another episode with a pair of acquisitions to discuss. Plus, Wes and Tim analyze the 2026 schedule and break down another unlucky…
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A New Signing! Plus One Big Question at Each Position
Nashville SC made center back Max Woledzi its first signing of the MLS offseason, bringing in the Norwegian to fill Walker Zimmerman's old roster spot. Wes and…
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The Walker and Joe Tribute Episode
Nashville SC announced its roster decisions this week, waving goodbye to MLS originals Walker Zimmerman and Joe Willis. Defining moments for both players Wes…
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The Sting of Defeat + The Opening Chill of Hot Tim Winter
Nashville SC's memorable 2025 season ended Saturday at the hands of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. On this week's show, Wes and Tim recap the defeat and look…
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Can Nashville SC Eliminate Messi?
The Boys in Gold forced game three of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. Now, they prepare for the rubber match…
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Nashville Inters the Postseason
Nashville SC claimed the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference after suffering a 5-2 loss on Decision Day to an Inter Miami team it will now play in the first…
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The Boys in Gold Win Silverware
It's a trophy-winning episode of Club and Country! Wes and Tim reflect on the moments that led to Nashville SC's first silverware, as well as the people they…
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Ninety Minutes From a Trophy
Nashville SC visits Austin Wednesday with gold on its mind. The Boys in Gold can take home the first trophy in club history if they knock off Austin FC deep in…
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Nashville Surridges Into a Final
@NashvilleSC is in a final thanks to continued ownership of Philly. -Was Sam Surridge's third goal the best in club history? -Who should NSC want to face in…
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The Home Stretch Beckons + A Chat with Geoff Tebbetts
With five matches left plus an Open Cup semifinal bout with Philadelphia, Nashville SC has entered the crucial stretch run. Next up: a trip to Cincinnati…
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A Return to Form at the Right Time
Nashville SC dominated Orlando City 5-1 in a key six-point win at GEODIS Park. Now, the Boys in Gold seek to take a valuable step toward a home playoff spot…
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Is It Time to Worry? Plus, an Excerpt from The Decision
Is Nashville SC 2.0 more like Nashville SC 1.5? A three-game losing streak has supporters asking whether the club's ceiling is lower this year than previously…
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A Punch in the Face
Nashville SC is enduring its second losing streak of the season after a 3-1 loss in St. Louis against one of the worst teams in Major League Soccer. What in…
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From Aston Villa to the Arch
After a come-from-behind friendly draw with Aston Villa, Nashville SC turns its attention back to the league schedule and a date with St. Louis City SC. How…
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A Six-Point Week Fuels the Supporters' Shield Chase
Nashville SC won two games two very different ways, earning six points against Columbus and Toronto. What will it take to extrapolate their success into a…
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A Messi End to the Streak
Nashville SC's 15-match unbeaten run in all competitions ended at the hands of Messi and Inter Miami Saturday in South Florida. Now, another big six-point…
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Down to Ten; Up to Second
Nashville SC beat first-place Philly Saturday despite losing Jonny Perez to a red card and playing down a man for 27 minutes. Now, the Boys in Gold stare Leo…
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Top Spot is Within Reach
Nashville SC hosts Philadelphia Union Saturday with a chance to take the lead in the Supporters' Shield standings. A 1-0 win over DC United extended the club's…
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Making a Shout for Supporters' Shield
Nashville SC is unbeaten in 10 MLS matches following a 3-2 win at New England Wednesday. Are the Boys in Gold legitimate Supporters' Shield contenders? What…