The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has begun amid widespread controversy, with allegations of bribery, corruption and human rights abuses. But that didn’t stop Nashville fans from supporting the United States.
Nashville will not be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Nashville will not be the site of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During an announcement Thursday, 16 cities were chosen out of 22 that were in the running.
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.
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.
A second seat opens on the Nashville Fair Board after stalemate over who has power
The Nashville board that oversees the Fairgrounds has yet another opening.
Could Nashville Host The 2026 World Cup? FIFA Says Its Tour Lives Up To The Hype So Far
“Driving through Lower Broadway last night on a Wednesday night, you know, the presentations weren’t a lie,” said FIFA Events Director Colin Smith.
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.
In Nashville’s Stadium Fight, A Stewing Culture Divide
Listen Over more than four hours Monday night, Nashvillians shared their thoughts about a proposed soccer stadium. The Metro Council’s public hearing on plans to build the project at the city’s fairgrounds elicited passionate comments that revealed divides that go beyond sports — about tradition, development, culture, and demographics.
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