“Does it bring joy, and can it impact the community?” That’s the litmus test for Soccer Moses, aka the Handsomizer, aka Stephen Mason.
Nashville SC fires coach Gary Smith after 3-4-5 start in seventh season
The club described the move only as Smith’s “departure,” along with assistant coach Steve Guppy. He is the first MLS coach to be fired this season.
It takes two to tango: Nashville SC courts Latino fans with Spanish merch and cultural offerings at the new stadium
Bilingual fans walking into Nashville SC’s new stadium for their first match Sunday may have noticed something novel for a Tennessee sports venue: how much Spanish surrounded them.
Kicking off the Nashville SC season with mega fans and Soccer Moses
May 1 was opening day for Geodis Park with Nashville SC’s first home match. WPLN Digital News Editor Rachel Iacovone and This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona will kick off the show with what the game was like.
Nashville SC didn’t win its first game at the brand-new stadium, but for the crowd, a tie was more than enough
Spoiler alert: Nashville Soccer Club did not win the first game at its brand-new stadium in South Nashville. But, the team didn’t lose, either. And for an inaugural game, that’s a victory in itself.
Parking woes plague Nashville SC’s inaugural game at Geodis Park
Sunday is the inaugural Nashville SC game at the new stadium, Geodis Park. It has a capacity for about 30,000 fans, but parking spots for only about 5,000 cars. That’s left many folks befuddled about how to get to the game.
Nashville’s upcoming soccer stadium unveils new name, marking its international pursuits
Nashville’s hockey and football stadiums have attracted fans from all over the country. But the city’s upcoming $335 million soccer arena has bigger plans: it wants to see spectators from all over the world.
Judge: Metro Violated Open Meetings Act When Approving MLS Stadium Contract
When Metro’s Sports Authority met in November 2018 to approve the contract for a new professional soccer stadium, the group violated the Open Meetings Act, according a new ruling in a Nashville court. Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle says Metro’s $192 million contract with Mortenson/Messer Construction Company has no effect.
Nashville Soccer Stadium Will Move Forward, But Unknowns Abound
A new deal announced Thursday promises to allow construction to begin on Nashville’s professional soccer stadium and an accompanying mixed-used development at the Nashville Fairgrounds.
Nashville Fairgrounds Officials Urge Mayor To Move Forward With Soccer Stadium
The Nashville officials who oversee the city fairgrounds want the mayor to move ahead with construction of a pro soccer stadium there.
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