In 1994, the last men’s World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?
Nashville ready to ride World Cup buzz into the MLS restart, still unbeaten at home
B.J. Callaghan has had people reach out to him wanting to talk soccer thanks to the World Cup, and the Nashville coach believes this is a big moment as Major League Soccer starts the second half of this season.
NashVillager Podcast: ‘The beautiful game,’ Music City style
Will the World Cup bring new fans to Nashville SC? Plus, the local news for July 8, 2026.
Pay to play: U.S. youth soccer has an access problem. Can the World Cup help?
U.S. youth soccer has long been dominated by an affluent, suburban “pay-to-play” system that critics say limits player development compared to other countries — and which they hope the World Cup helps change.
Japan falls to Brazil, ending Cup run for squad that trained in Nashville
The “Samurai Blue” lost Monday, ending a run in which the team has used Nashville for training.
Big dogs, Buc-ee’s and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America
After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It’s a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.
World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there’s an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
Listen: Nashville embraces Japan’s World Cup team
Fans from around the country flew into Nashville to watch, well, not a game, but a soccer practice.
What you need to know about Team Japan’s stay in Nashville for the FIFA World Cup
The Japanese Men’s National soccer team is coming to town. Known as the Samurai Blue, the team has hand selected Nashville as their Base Camp City.
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